Paramount Schools of Excellence
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$11.2M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Paramount Schools of Excellence?
Paramount Schools of Excellence is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Mind Trust Inc ($3.3M), Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund ($3.0M), National Philanthropic Trust ($3.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.2M in grants to Paramount Schools of Excellence between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mind Trust Inc | $3,264,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | $3,030,000 | 13 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $3,000,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $868,435 | 11 | 2020–2025 |
| Teachers Treasures Inc | $833,486 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | $100,449 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Louis Calder Foundation | $27,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Indiana Association for Community | $21,600 | 1 | 2019 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | $14,556 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2019) to $4.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.1M.
What grants has Paramount Schools of Excellence received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | MARION COUNTY K-12 EDUCATION INIT | $721,000 |
| 2025 | The Mind Trust Inc | CAPACITY BUILDING AWARD ($400K) + SCHOOL SUPPORT AWARD ($10K) | $410,000 |
| 2024 | The Mind Trust Inc | THE GRANT IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST PARAMOUNT SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE IN FURTHERING ITS EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). SPECIFICALLY, THE MIND TRUST SEEKS TO ASSIST PARAMOUNT SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE IN THEIR NETWORK GROWTH THROUGH LAUNCHING AN ALL-GIRLS STEM SCHOOL IN FALL 2024 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL INDIANA. | $1,112,000 |
| 2024 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL CAPACITY-BUILDING | $735,000 |
| 2024 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $50,449 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | MARION COUNTY K-12 EDUCATION INIT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM | $12,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $3,000,000 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $450,000 |
| 2023 | The Mind Trust Inc | SEE ATTACHED | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | IMPACT AND INNOVATION | $120,000 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM | $20,350 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM | $11,000 |
| 2022 | The Mind Trust Inc | SEE ATTACHED | $582,500 |
| 2022 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL CAPACITY-BUILDING | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL CAPACITY-BUILDING | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Teachers Treasures Inc | PROVIDED NEEDED SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS IN NEED | $70,555 |
| 2022 | Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Reaching More Underserved Youth in Indianapolis | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Lilly Endowment Inc | SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM | $10,371 |
| 2022 | Lilly Endowment Inc | SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Mind Trust Inc | SEE ATTACHED | $760,000 |
| 2021 | Teachers Treasures Inc | ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL | $670,276 |
| 2021 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $450,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of Central Indiana Inc | PROGRAM AND/OR OPERATING SUPPORT | $14,556 |
| 2021 | Lilly Endowment Inc | SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM | $9,500 |
| 2021 | Lilly Endowment Inc | SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM | $5,214 |
| 2020 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $150,000 |
| 2020 | Teachers Treasures Inc | ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL | $60,706 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Paramount Schools of Excellence?
Paramount Schools of Excellence is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Mind Trust Inc ($3.3M), Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund ($3.0M), National Philanthropic Trust ($3.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.2M in grants to Paramount Schools of Excellence between 2019–2025.
Who is Paramount Schools of Excellence's largest funder?
The Mind Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Paramount Schools of Excellence, with $3.3M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Paramount Schools of Excellence received?
IRS 990 filings record $11.2M in grants to Paramount Schools of Excellence across 40 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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