The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc
The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its stated mission is to provide resources to national, state, and local programs that create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families in Indiana and surrounding communities.
The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,518,640
- -43.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $54,237
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,000
- Total assets
- $1,992,251
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- The 2027 Colts Youth and High School Football Grant applications are scheduled to open in March 2027. The 2026 Kicking the Stigma Community Action Grant interest form and 2026 football grant applications are closed.
- Deadline
- The 2027 Colts Youth and High School Football Grant applications are scheduled to open in March 2027.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7001 West 56Th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254
Phone: (317) 808-5355
Website: https://colts.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mental Health America of Indiana ($210K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 111 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission identifies Indiana and surrounding communities. In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 17% to California, and 14% to New York. Its football grant program is for Indiana youth and high school football programs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Indianapolis Colts 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 $5K (2021) to $2.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health America of Indiana Indianapolis, IN | To follow foundation's mission to create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities. | $210,000 |
| One Mind at Work Rutherford, CA | To follow foundation's mission to create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities. | $200,000 |
| Project Healthy Minds Corp New York, NY | To follow foundation's mission to create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities. | $200,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | To follow foundation's mission to create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities. | $99,000 |
| Courageous Healing Inc Fort Wayne, IN | To follow foundation's mission to create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities. | $75,000 |
| Irvington Counseling Collective Indianapolis, IN | To follow foundation's mission to create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities. | $66,250 |
| Cancer Support Community Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | To follow foundation's mission to create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities. | $60,900 |
| Recovery Cafe Muncie Muncie, IN | To follow foundation's mission to create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities. | $56,000 |
| Coburn Place Safe Haven Indianapolis, IN | To follow foundation's mission to create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities. | $50,000 |
| Domestic Violence Network Indianapolis, IN | To follow foundation's mission to create motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization was formed in 2002.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,992,251 | $3,013,278 | $2,952,571 | $1,518,640 | 28 | $42,488 |
| 2024 | $2,291,129 | $5,960,866 | $4,154,098 | $2,698,014 | 42 | $52,309 |
| 2023 | $3,703,581 | $2,589,701 | $2,395,274 | $1,560,060 | 26 | $2,879 |
| 2022 | $4,284,670 | $1,828,535 | $1,774,232 | $1,218,387 | 14 | $220 |
| 2021 | $1,452,975 | $246,507 | $386,766 | $5,000 | 1 | $106 |
| 2020 | $973,659 | $1,375,162 | $1,411,655 | $755,472 | 5 | $84 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to provide resources to national, state, and local programs creating motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities.”
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes work in mental health awareness through Kicking the Stigma, youth football programs, and school playground projects. Its 2025 grant recipients illustrate a range of supported work. For example, Courageous Healing says it provides culturally centered counseling and mental health services, with a focus on minority populations; Irvington Counseling Collective describes its work as making mental health support accessible and equitable through an income-based sliding-scale therapy practice. Girl Scouts of Central Indiana says its mission is to build girls’ courage, confidence, and character. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,518,640. Grants ranged from $8,750 to $210,000, with a median grant of $34,000. The largest awards included $210,000 to Mental Health America of Indiana, $200,000 each to One Mind at Work and Project Healthy Minds, and $99,000 to Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. Other notable grants included $75,000 to Courageous Healing and $66,250 to Irvington Counseling Collective.
The foundation’s website describes Kicking the Stigma Community Action Grants as open to organizations working in mental health. Eligible organizations must be registered 501(c)(3)s and submit an interest form for a program aligned with one of five focus areas: behavioral health workforce development; equitable access to treatment and resources; grassroots peer-to-peer programming; awareness and anti-stigma initiatives; or youth mental health. Community Action Grants offer up to $25,000. The 2026 interest form is closed. Legacy Action Grants are offered to selected organizations contacted directly by Kicking the Stigma.
The Colts Youth and High School Football Grant Program offers Indiana youth and high school football programs up to $2,500 for projects focused on health and safety, participation, and inclusion. The 2026 applications are closed; applications for the 2027 program are scheduled to open in March 2027. The Colts also describe a $10,000 Hometown Grant, in partnership with the America Dairy Association Indiana, for healthy nutrition and physical activity programs within an Indiana school district.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James S. Irsay as director, Pete Ward as president and director, and EJ Tolentino as treasurer and director.
The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc is led by Pete Ward, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pete Ward
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James S. Irsay
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ej Tolentino
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lindsey Hammond (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kurt Humphrey (2020) — Treasurer & 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc
How much does The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc give each year?
The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.7M across 42 grants.
What is The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $34,000, and its average grant was $54,237, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc give grants?
The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (13 grants) and Carmel, IN (3 grants).
Does The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mental Health America of Indiana ($210,000), One Mind at Work ($200,000) and Project Healthy Minds Corp ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc?
The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What does The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to provide resources to national, state, and local programs creating motivational and educational opportunities for youth and families throughout the state of Indiana and surrounding communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc?
The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check colts.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1451195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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Grantable. (2026). The Indianapolis Colts Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-indianapolis-colts-foundation-inc-morg_8f674fe6038842e0ad01323284adecfc
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