The Indianapolis Foundation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$87.1M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds The Indianapolis Foundation Inc?
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Indiana University Health Inc ($50.0M), Lilly Endowment Inc ($33.0M), Eli Lilly and Company Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $87.1M in grants to The Indianapolis Foundation Inc between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Health Inc | $50,000,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $32,950,000 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| Eli Lilly and Company Foundation | $1,110,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| The McKnight Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc | $500,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $450,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Urban League Inc | $375,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| M Morgan Trust for Indpls Fdn XXXXX4003 | $293,464 | 6 | 2021–2026 |
| Elanco Foundation Inc | $200,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | $200,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr | $200,000 | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| McKinney Family Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Meyer S Efroymson Trust | $80,851 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $70,000 | 7 | 2023 |
| Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc | $34,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Dorsey Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2026) to $69.4M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
What grants has The Indianapolis Foundation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | M Morgan Trust for Indpls Fdn XXXXX4003 | GENERAL | $43,924 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | INDIANA COMMUNITY FDN INIT-GIFT | $15,000,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF UNDERSERVED SMALL BUSINESS EXPANSION | $450,000 |
| 2025 | Elanco Foundation Inc | HOUSING TO RECOVERY FUND | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | INDIANA COMMUNITY FDN INIT-GIFT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | M Morgan Trust for Indpls Fdn XXXXX4003 | GENERAL | $43,955 |
| 2025 | Meyer S Efroymson Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,906 |
| 2025 | Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Indiana University Health Inc | General Support | $50,000,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | INDIANA COMMUNITY FDN INITIATIVE | $15,000,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | HOUSING TO RECOVERY FUND | $2,000,000 |
| 2024 | Eli Lilly and Company Foundation | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN INDIANAPOLIS | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | The McKnight Foundation | to seed a collaboration of local and national foundations in Indiana to support strategies and policies at the intersection of environmental justice, federal funding implementation, and democracy | $500,000 |
| 2024 | National Urban League Inc | DIRECT GRANTS TO SMALL BUSINESSES | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Eli Lilly and Company Foundation | COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT RELATED TO OBESITY IN MARION COUNTY (INDIANA) | $110,000 |
| 2024 | McKinney Family Foundation Inc | TO MOBILIZE PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND INVESTMENTS TO MAKE THIS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS HAVE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Elanco Foundation Inc | HOUSING TO RECOVERY FUND | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support The Indianapolis Foundation's Center for Racial Equity and Economic Opportunity initiative. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr | GRANTMAKING | $90,000 |
| 2024 | M Morgan Trust for Indpls Fdn XXXXX4003 | GENERAL | $56,376 |
| 2024 | Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc | ARTS PROGRAMMING | $28,000 |
| 2024 | Meyer S Efroymson Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,808 |
| 2024 | The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc | Housing to Recovery Fund | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | INDIANA COMMUNITY FDN INITIATIVE | $250,000 |
| 2023 | National Urban League Inc | DIRECT GRANTS TO SMALL BUSINESSES | $125,000 |
| 2023 | The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr | GRANTMAKING | $90,000 |
| 2023 | M Morgan Trust for Indpls Fdn XXXXX4003 | GENERAL | $68,539 |
| 2023 | Meyer S Efroymson Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,302 |
| 2023 | The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Indianapolis Foundation Inc?
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Indiana University Health Inc ($50.0M), Lilly Endowment Inc ($33.0M), Eli Lilly and Company Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $87.1M in grants to The Indianapolis Foundation Inc between 2020–2026.
Who is The Indianapolis Foundation Inc's largest funder?
Indiana University Health Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Indianapolis Foundation Inc, with $50.0M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has The Indianapolis Foundation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $87.1M in grants to The Indianapolis Foundation Inc across 46 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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