Indy Championships Fund Inc
Promote the common business interests, growth, opportunity, and the general economic welfare for indianapolis-area businesses by attracting and hosting professional and amateur sports championship games, tournaments, and/or competitions, and other extraordinary events or conventions in and around the city.
Indy Championships Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Indy Championships Fund Inc gave $8.7M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2.9M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,722,798
- +339.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,907,599
- +46.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,176,310
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Indy Championships Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 2021 All Star Inc ($6.9M). Together the top 3 received $8.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 11 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Indy Championships Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $8.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $8.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 All Star Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Operations | $6,946,488 |
| Indiana Sports Corporation Indianapolis, IN | Programming | $1,176,310 |
| Capital Improvement Board Indianapolis, IN | Programming | $600,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,566,942 | $9,089,588 | $8,722,798 | 3 | $105,178 |
| 2023 | $7,522,646 | $1,656,220 | $2,047,105 | $1,983,333 | 1 | $360,304 |
| 2022 | $7,913,531 | $4,417,167 | $3,373,936 | $3,075,644 | 2 | $55,024 |
| 2021 | $6,870,300 | $5,470,881 | $8,184,614 | $6,180,000 | 2 | $951 |
| 2020 | $9,584,033 | $4,318,519 | $1,424,135 | $1,252,114 | 3 | $23,520 |
About Indy Championships Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Indy Championships Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $8.7M. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Indy Championships Fund Inc is led by David Lewis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 26 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Lewis
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl Goode
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Smulyan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gallina
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Nalli
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Emmert
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Howell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Miles
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mel Raines
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Browning
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Ward
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Fuson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Stiver
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Vaughn
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Dorsey
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Simon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Baughman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Schaffer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlie Irsay-Gordon
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Langham
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Burks
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lechleiter
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafael Sanchez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Melissa Caito (2020–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Thomas Cook (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Indy Championships Fund Inc
How much does Indy Championships Fund Inc give each year?
Indy Championships Fund Inc gave $8.7M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 1 grant.
What is Indy Championships Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Indy Championships Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,176,310, and its average grant was $2,907,599, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Indy Championships Fund Inc give grants?
Indy Championships Fund Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants).
Does Indy Championships Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Indy Championships Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Indy Championships Fund Inc?
Indy Championships Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Indianapolis, IN.
What is Indy Championships Fund Inc's EIN?
Indy Championships Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3742107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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