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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.7M
+339.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.9M
+46.6% YoY
About Indy Championships Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Indy Championships Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $7,522,646 | $7,913,531 |
| Revenue | $1,566,942 | $1,656,220 | $4,417,167 |
| Expenses | $9,089,588 | $2,047,105 | $3,373,936 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $105,178 | $360,304 | $55,024 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 2021 All Star Inc ($6,946,488), Indiana Sports Corporation ($1,176,310), Capital Improvement Board ($600,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLIE IRSAY-GORDON | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOHN LECHLEITER | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DAVID LEWIS | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| CATHY LANGHAM | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DERRICK BURKS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RAFAEL SANCHEZ | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL BROWNING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICK FUSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EARL GOODE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARK HOWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARK MILES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RYAN VAUGHN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN BAUGHMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT DORSEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARK EMMERT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MEL RAINES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEVE SIMON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFF SMULYAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PETE WARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN GALLINA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TAYLOR SCHAFFER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFF HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JIM MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN NALLI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RON STIVER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indy Championships Fund Inc?
Indy Championships Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Indy Championships Fund Inc operate?
Indy Championships Fund Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What size grants does Indy Championships Fund Inc award?
In 2024, Indy Championships Fund Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $8.7M — an average of about $2.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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