Believe Schools
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$6.3M
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Believe Schools?
Believe Schools is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Charter Fund Inc ($2.3M), The Mind Trust Inc ($1.8M), New Schools Fund ($945K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.3M in grants to Believe Schools between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Fund Inc | $2,272,570 | 17 | 2020–2024 |
| The Mind Trust Inc | $1,789,477 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| New Schools Fund | $945,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Opportunity Trust | $704,400 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | $496,547 | 4 | 2022–2023 |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Believe Schools received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Mind Trust Inc | FELLOW SCHOOL INVESTMENT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Opportunity Trust | NEW SCHOOLS | $450,000 |
| 2024 | Charter Fund Inc | CHARTER SCHOOL CAPACITY-BUILDING | $305,000 |
| 2024 | New Schools Fund | INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $265,000 |
| 2024 | The Mind Trust Inc | THE GRANT IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST BELIEVE SCHOOLS, INC. IN FURTHERING ITS EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). SPECIFICALLY, THE MIND TRUST SEEKS TO ASSIST BELIEVE SCHOOLS, INC. IN PROVIDING PROGRAMMATIC HIGH DOSAGE TUTORING AND ENROLLMENT SUPPORT. | $106,000 |
| 2024 | Charter Fund Inc | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | MARION COUNTY K-12 EDUCATION INIT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Charter Fund Inc | IMPACT AND INNOVATION | $29,500 |
| 2023 | The Mind Trust Inc | SEE ATTACHED | $558,325 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor Choice | $289,853 |
| 2023 | The Opportunity Trust | NEW SCHOOLS | $254,400 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc | IMPACT AND INNOVATION | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc | IMPACT AND INNOVATION | $225,000 |
| 2023 | New Schools Fund | INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $220,000 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc | IMPACT AND INNOVATION | $58,500 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Program and/or Operating Support | $390 |
| 2022 | Charter Fund Inc | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $250,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Program and/or Operating Support | $205,914 |
| 2022 | Charter Fund Inc | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $200,000 |
| 2022 | New Schools Fund | INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $140,000 |
| 2022 | Charter Fund Inc | CHARTER SCHOOL CAPACITY-BUILDING | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Mind Trust Inc | SEE ATTACHED | $38,441 |
| 2022 | Charter Fund Inc | IMPACT AND INNOVATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor Choice | $390 |
| 2021 | The Mind Trust Inc | SEE ATTACHED | $397,000 |
| 2021 | Charter Fund Inc | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Charter Fund Inc | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $150,000 |
| 2021 | New Schools Fund | INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | $115,000 |
| 2021 | Charter Fund Inc | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Believe Schools?
Believe Schools is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Charter Fund Inc ($2.3M), The Mind Trust Inc ($1.8M), New Schools Fund ($945K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.3M in grants to Believe Schools between 2020–2025.
Who is Believe Schools's largest funder?
Charter Fund Inc is the largest recorded funder of Believe Schools, with $2.3M across 17 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Believe Schools received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.3M in grants to Believe Schools across 36 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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