Indy Championships Legacy Inc
The corporation supports, benefits, performs, and carries out the charitable, educational, and other exempt purposes of the Indiana sports corporation (the "supported organization")that are related to the hosting of sports championship games, tournaments, and/or competitions, and other extraordinary events in indianapolis and the legacy projects related thereto.
Indy Championships Legacy Inc at a glance
In short: Indy Championships Legacy Inc gave $675K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $337K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $674,887
- +852.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $337,444
- +376.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $337,444
- 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 Legacy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indiana Sports Corporation ($507K). Together the top 2 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Indy Championships Legacy Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). 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 $71K (2023) to $1.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $675K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Sports Corporation Indianapolis, IN | Community Programs and Outreach | $506,687 |
| 2021 All Star Inc Indianapolis, IN | Charitable Purposes Including Community Programs and Outreach | $168,200 |
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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 | — | $51,710 | $674,887 | $674,887 | 2 | $6,835 |
| 2023 | $623,177 | $41,294 | $70,829 | $70,829 | 1 | $9,894 |
| 2022 | $652,712 | $145,508 | — | — | — | $2,175 |
| 2021 | $507,204 | $813,375 | $920,282 | $770,000 | 2 | $42 |
| 2020 | $614,111 | $1,074,556 | $1,810,864 | $1,810,500 | 3 | $2,223 |
About Indy Championships Legacy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Indy Championships Legacy Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $675K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Indy Championships Legacy Inc is led by David Lewis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Lewis
President
On filings since 2020
10 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
Mark Miles
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Browning
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafael Sanchez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Dorsey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melissa Caito (2020–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
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 Legacy Inc
How much does Indy Championships Legacy Inc give each year?
Indy Championships Legacy Inc gave $675K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $71K across 1 grant.
What is Indy Championships Legacy Inc?
Indy Championships Legacy Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN.
Where does Indy Championships Legacy Inc operate?
Indy Championships Legacy Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Indy Championships Legacy Inc's EIN?
Indy Championships Legacy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3758589. 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
(5)
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 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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