Pacers Foundation Inc
Pacers Foundation Inc is an Indianapolis-based public charity, formed in 1993, that supports young people and community partnerships in Indiana. Its stated work addresses education, health, and safety, with grant programs for Indiana-based 501(c)(3) organizations and separate scholarship programs for students.
Pacers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pacers Foundation Inc gave $491K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $491,458
- +73.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,403
- +48.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,861,636
- +24.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Pacers Foundation Inc
- Invitation Only
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Submit an interest form; full applications are by invitation.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 interest-form dates were September 15, December 15, March 17, and June 16, with invited-application deadlines of September 29, December 31, March 31, and June 30. As of September 28, 2026, the listed September 15 interest-form deadline has passed; the next listed interest-form date is December 15. The 2026 scholarship deadline of April 30 has also passed.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 interest-form dates were September 15, December 15, March 17, and June 16, with invited-application…
- Next open deadline
- March 17, 2027 (General Grants Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 125 South Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 917-2540
Website: https://pacersfoundation.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 Pacers Foundation Inc
Who Pacers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wabash Valley Community Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 51 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s general grants program is for Indiana-based 501(c)(3) organizations, and its website describes its grantmaking as statewide. All 2025 grant dollars in the filing went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pacers Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $52K (2023) to $491K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $491K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash Valley Community Foundation Terre Haute, IN | Youth Development | $100,000 |
| The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Youth Development | $80,000 |
| Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek Indianapolis, IN | Youth Development | $50,000 |
| Listen to Our Future Indianapolis, IN | Youth Development | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army Indiana Division Indianapolis, IN | Youth Development | $25,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank Indianapolis, IN | Youth Development | $22,408 |
| Indianapolis Urban League Indianapolis, IN | Youth Development | $19,550 |
| Indiana Youth Group Indianapolis, IN | Youth Development | $15,500 |
| Great Commission Church of God - Young Men Inc Indianapolis, IN | Youth Development | $15,000 |
| Exploradoor Inc Indianapolis, IN | Youth Development | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,861,636 | $3,854,285 | $1,281,352 | $491,458 | 21 | $558,756 |
| 2024 | $14,389,980 | $13,767,015 | $1,005,490 | $283,323 | 18 | $249,209 |
| 2023 | $1,495,172 | $859,610 | $417,071 | $51,584 | 7 | $53,377 |
| 2022 | $948,029 | $285,364 | $307,577 | $80,000 | 3 | $53,391 |
| 2021 | $1,167,246 | $190,337 | $245,307 | $150,000 | 2 | $39,385 |
| 2020 | $1,183,969 | $413,921 | $396,581 | $300,000 | 29 | $27,182 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to empower young people and invest in community partnerships addressing equity and justice in education, health, and safety. Its 2024 filing describes charitable donations to 501(c)(3) groups committed to improving the lives of Indiana youth, and describes Math Hoops as a four-year initiative focused on access to quality STEM education.
The general grants program supports Indiana-based 501(c)(3) organizations whose work aligns with education, health, or safety. The website also describes State of Play grants for basketball-court refurbishment and renovation, and the Fever Fund’s support for Indiana organizations serving women and girls. Scholarship programs are separate from grants to outside organizations.
Examples of grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support: Wabash Valley Community Foundation says it works to engage people, build resources, and enrich lives; Indianapolis Urban League says it assists African Americans, other minorities, and disadvantaged individuals in achieving social and economic equality; and Homebound Meals says it delivers nutritious, low-cost meals to people who are homebound, usually older adults. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $491,458. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The general grants program offers awards of up to $25,000, and the foundation says most grantees receive $10,000 or less. Separately, State of Play offers up to $100,000 per project for basketball-court capital improvements.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $100,000 to Wabash Valley Community Foundation, $80,000 to The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis, and $50,000 each to Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek and Listen to Our Future. The filing lists these grants as supporting youth development. Other listed recipients include Salvation Army Indiana Division ($25,000), Gleaners Food Bank ($22,408), and Indianapolis Urban League ($19,550).
For the general grants program, the website describes a two-step process: submit an interest form by a quarterly deadline, then submit a full application if invited. The board reviews invited applications and determines grant amounts. The foundation gives preference to applicants with a record of collaboration with nonprofits, government agencies, and community stakeholders. It says it does not fund general operating expenses or administrative support, capital campaigns, endowments, annual giving campaigns, infrastructure improvements, event sponsorships or advertising, or equipment donations. The foundation’s 2024 filing says it monitors multi-year commitments through benchmarking materials that include program goals, progress, and the number of young people served; it also says it works with grantees to help ensure funds are used as intended.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rachel Simon as chair, Mel Raines as vice chair, Matt Albrecht as treasurer, and Corey Wilson as executive director and secretary. It also lists Cindy Simon Skjodt, Juan Gonzalez, Michael Lake, Quinn Buckner, Rick Fuson, and Tracy Ellis-Ward as board members.
The foundation’s website lists Rachel Simon, Mel Raines, Matt Albrecht, Corey Wilson, Ebony Armstrong, Quinn Buckner, Juan Gonzalez, Julie Roe Lach, Michael Lake, Cindy Simon Skjodt, and Tracy Ellis-Ward as current board members. It lists Erin Bess as executive director and Rachel Gomez as program coordinator.
Pacers Foundation Inc is led by Corey Wilson, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Corey Wilson
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Simon
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rico Francis
Board Mber & Social Impact Director
Board Member & Social Impact Director → Board Mber & Social Impact Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$90K (2023) → $89K (2025)
Mel Raines
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quinn Buckner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Fuson
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Ellis-Ward
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Albrecht
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Simon Skjodt
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Gonzalez
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lake
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Danny Lopez (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Benner (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Simon-Skjodt (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Schenkel (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Bower (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 $89K, to Rico Francis (BD. Mber, Social Impact Director (Thru March 2025)).
Frequently asked questions about Pacers Foundation Inc
How much does Pacers Foundation Inc give each year?
Pacers Foundation Inc gave $491K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $283K across 18 grants.
What is Pacers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pacers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,403, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pacers Foundation Inc give grants?
Pacers Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (17 grants).
Does Pacers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Pacers Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Development" (21 grants).
Who are Pacers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pacers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wabash Valley Community Foundation ($100,000), The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis ($80,000) and Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pacers Foundation Inc?
Pacers Foundation Inc reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What does Pacers Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to empower young people and invest in community partnerships addressing equity and justice in education, health, and safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pacers Foundation Inc?
Submit an interest form; full applications are by invitation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pacers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pacers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1908365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Pacers Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pacers-foundation-inc-morg_fe80b1b9c54743ab8b0b39626164c307
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