Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial
The Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. It supports charitable organizations and educational institutions, primarily those serving greater Indianapolis and central Indiana.
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial at a glance
In short: Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial gave $6.4M across 305 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Indiana. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,372,101
- +45.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 305
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,892
- +35.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $157,894,097
- +18.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (42 of 253, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter of intent by email during the stated window. A full proposal may be submitted only after approval of the letter of intent; completed requests must be mailed, not hand-delivered.
- Review Cycle
- For the 2026 spring cycle, letters of intent are due December 29, 2025–January 9, 2026, and full proposals are due January 21, 2026, by 5 p.m. For the fall cycle, letters of intent are due June 29–July 3, 2026, and full proposals are due July 17, 2026, by 5 p.m. The foundation states that deadlines are firm and may change.
- Deadline
- For the 2026 spring cycle, letters of intent are due December 29, 2025–January 9, 2026, and full proposals are due…
- Contact
Application contact: Kelly Mills Nicholas H Noyes Jr Mem
Mailing address: 1950 E Greyhound Pass 18-356, Carmel, IN 46033
Phone: (317) 844-8009
Website: https://www.noyesfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial
Who Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana & KY Inc ($388K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,429 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,323 grants of 1,429 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations and educational institutions serving the greater Indianapolis area, with emphasis on Marion County. Its stated geographic focus also includes central Indiana and Indiana colleges and universities. The foundation may fund other regions or areas of interest connected to board members’ special knowledge or the founders’ interests; it currently does not accept unsolicited applications from organizations in other regions or areas of interest. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 305 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 42 of 253 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2020) to $6.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 305 grants totaling $6.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gleaners Food Bank Indianapolis, IN | Special Year-End Gift | $300,000 |
| Indiana Youth Group Inc Indianapolis, IN | Board Member Designated Grant | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana & KY Inc Indianapolis, IN | Special Year-End Gift | $200,000 |
| Crossroads Rehabilitation Center Inc Indianapolis, IN | Therapeutic Playground | $150,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana & KY Inc Indianapolis, IN | Power the Movement Campaign | $150,000 |
| Gennesaret Free Clinic Inc Indianapolis, IN | Special Year-End Gift | $125,000 |
| Butler University Indianapolis, IN | Founders College | $100,000 |
| Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention of Greater Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Special Year-End Gift | $100,000 |
| Free Press Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | Mirror Indy | $100,000 |
| Indiana United Methodist Children's Home Lebanon, IN | Recovery Home | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Foundation assets in 2025 were approximately $160 million.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,894,097 | $11,793,478 | $6,858,771 | $6,372,101 | 305 | $6,613,508 | $11,690,787 | $6,700,269 |
| 2024 | $133,117,515 | $5,426,722 | $4,753,989 | $4,389,835 | 284 | $4,617,308 | $5,338,694 | $6,520,000 |
| 2023 | $111,555,039 | $7,996,264 | $4,480,437 | $4,063,653 | 271 | $4,284,835 | $7,938,710 | $4,651,106 |
| 2022 | $86,263,025 | $4,444,998 | $3,704,666 | $3,410,500 | 344 | $3,598,441 | $4,391,957 | $4,108,928 |
| 2021 | $89,045,930 | $4,243,857 | $3,283,283 | $3,036,500 | 225 | $3,189,138 | $4,192,358 | $3,872,652 |
| 2020 | $68,899,356 | $3,238,694 | $2,683,336 | $2,466,833 | 215 | — | $3,195,372 | $2,891,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial reported a distributable amount of $6.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support charitable organizations and educational institutions serving central Indiana residents, Indiana colleges and universities, and organizations serving areas of particular importance to the founders.
Its primary areas of interest include arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic and community service, and religion. The foundation also identifies environmental initiatives among its funding interests. It accepts requests for program support, general operating support, capital funds, and scholarships.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of services. Gennesaret Free Clinic says it provides medical, dental, and vision care to uninsured and underinsured people and operates respite facilities for people experiencing homelessness after hospital discharge. Meals on Wheels says it promotes independent living for homebound people through meal delivery. Butler University describes its work as providing an intellectual learning environment and preparing learners to lead meaningful lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 305 grants totaling $6,372,101. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. Among its largest awards were $300,000 to Gleaners Food Bank for a special year-end gift; $250,000 to Indiana Youth Group as a board member designated grant; and $200,000 to Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana & KY for a special year-end gift. Other notable 2025 grants included $150,000 to Crossroads Rehabilitation Center for a therapeutic playground, $125,000 to Gennesaret Free Clinic for a special year-end gift, and $100,000 each to Butler University, Meals on Wheels, and the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association.
Organizations must first email a brief letter of intent during the applicable submission window. If invited to submit a proposal, applicants mail 14 copies of the application and required materials. These include the organization’s current budget and prior-year actuals, a project budget if applicable, and a current board list with members’ occupations and employers. Applicants must also provide one copy of their IRS tax determination letter. An audited financial statement is required only for requests of $50,000 or more.
Applicants must be IRS-designated tax-exempt organizations classified under Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or, in certain cases, 509(a)(3). Organizations may apply once per calendar year. The foundation does not fund individuals, endowments, multi-year requests, matching or challenge grants, or seed funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors: Avery Augustine, director; Elizabeth H. Noyes, director/vice president and secretary; Henry S. Noyes, director/president; Zeb Portanova, director; Kelly L. Mills, executive administrator/assistant secretary; David Harris, director; Claiborne Carrington, director; Frederick M. Ayres IV, director; Megan Ebersole, director/treasurer; and Steve Augustine, director.
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial is led by Henry S. Noyes, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry S. Noyes
Director & President
Director, Vice President & Secretary → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Ebersole
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2024) → $25K (2025)
Avery Augustine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claiborne Carrington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth H. Noyes
Director, Vice President & Secretary
Director → Director, Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick M. Ayres IV
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misha Rabinowitch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Augustine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zeb Portanova
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Noyes Kalpakjian
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clarissa Robinson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly L. Mills
Executive Administrator & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$89K (2020) → $117K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Claire Bastian (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nicholas S. Noyes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: L. Gene Tanner (2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Robert H. Reynolds (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $117K, to Kelly L Mills (Executive Admin/Asst Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial
How much does Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial give each year?
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial gave $6.4M across 305 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.4M across 284 grants.
What is Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial's typical grant size?
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,892, across 305 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial that year got $28K on average.
Where does Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial give grants?
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial gives mostly in Indiana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (255 grants), Carmel, IN (9 grants), Noblesville, IN (8 grants) and Zionsville, IN (3 grants).
Does Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 305) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (116 grants), "Board Member Designated Grant" (25 grants) and "Special Year-End Gift" (17 grants).
Who are Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial's largest grantees?
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana & KY Inc ($388,450 across 5 grants), Gleaners Food Bank ($311,000 across 2 grants) and Indiana Youth Group Inc ($267,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial?
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial reported $157.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support charitable organizations and educational institutions serving central Indiana residents, Indiana colleges and universities, and organizations serving areas of particular importance to the founders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial?
Submit a letter of intent by email during the stated window. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial's EIN?
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1003699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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