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Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc: 155 grants to organizations, $14.3 million (tax year ended December 2024)
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Indianapolis, IN, paid 155 grants to organizations totaling $14,292,187 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 17, 2025. The largest was $2,000,000 to Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc in Indianapolis, IN for continued funding for ascend indiana's youth apprenticeship marion county pilot and statewide master plan.
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- EIN
- 311189885
- Based in
- Indianapolis, IN
- Assets
- $387,266,061
- Grants paid
- $14,292,187
- Tax year ended
- December 2024
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 17, 2025, IRS object ID 202543219349104199. It reported $14,292,187 in grants paid; 155 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Continued funding for Ascend Indiana's Youth Apprenticeship Marion County Pilot and Statewide Master Plan | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Mind Trust | Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support 2023-2025 | Education | $1,350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | Continued Support for Side Effects Health Reporting and Expanded Education Reporting | $1,060,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for Health Engagement Zone pilot | Health care | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | School of Engineering | Education | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $952,950 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspire Indiana Health Inc | Noblesville, IN | Capital support | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Dove Recovery House for Women Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Capital Support for Facility Expansion | Mental health and crisis intervention | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $387,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Business Equity for Indy Organizational Capacity | $333,334 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Edchoice | Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support 2023-2025 | Education | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| MSD of Warren Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $187,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Victory College Prep | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | Education | $173,942 | apps.irs.gov |
| MSD of Wayne Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $171,566 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indiana Latino Institute Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | Arts, culture and humanities | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Franklin Township Community School Corporation | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $149,650 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | Education | $129,278 | apps.irs.gov |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support to Conexus for Start-Up Advanced Manufacturing Talent Association | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| MSD of Lawrence Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| MSD of Warren Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| MSD of Wayne Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Perry Township Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indianapolis Public Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $119,990 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center for Leadership Development | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | Public and societal benefit | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support to BioCrossroads for Start-up of Healthcare Talent Association | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Goodwill Foundation of Central and Southern Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Herron Classical Schools - Herron and Riverside High Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indiana Black Expo Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indianapolis Urban League | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| MSD of Decatur Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| MSD of Pike Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Meals On Wheels Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Funding for the NO Limits to Recovery pilot | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $91,550 | apps.irs.gov |
| Beech Grove City Schools | Beech Grove, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christel House Academy | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | Education | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kipp Indy Public Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Phalen Leadership Academies | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Victory College Prep | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | Education | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Irvington Community Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $72,750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| MSD of Washington Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $65,538 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Inc Dba Indiana Landmarks | Indianapolis, IN | Family Legacy Grant for General Operating Support 2024-2025 | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Animal-related | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Andrew's School de Inc | Middletown, DE | Matching Gift Donation | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brookside Community Development Corporation | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | Housing and shelter | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Careerwise Colorado | Denver, CO | Sponsorship to support US Advanced CEMETS Institute in 2025 | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Constructing Our Future | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | Crime and legal-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crown Hill Heritage Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Family Legacy Grant designated for Historic Preservation and Education Programs 2024-2025 | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Judah Ministries Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | Religion-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Breed of Youth Mentoring Program | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | Youth development | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Step Up Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| You Yes You Project | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indiana Philanthropy Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Membership and Leadership Circle | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $20,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Franklin Township Community School Corporation | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indianapolis Public Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Institute for Quality Education | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| MSD of Pike Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| MSD of Warren Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| MSD of Wayne Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Victory College Prep | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Annual Membership | $16,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Health care | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Noblesville Youth Baseball | Noblesville, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Recreation and sports | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Spacetaker | Houston, TX | Matching Gift Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Life | Noblesville, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Economic Club of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024-2025 Platinum Sponsorship | Education | $11,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Candid (dba) | Williamsburg, VA | 2024 Annual Membership | $11,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Careerwise Colorado | Denver, CO | Sponsorship of the NYAS Networking Happy Hour | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alzheimer's Association | Lisle, IL | Matching Gift Donation | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dress for Success Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Employment | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | Matching Gift Donation | Environment | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| University High School of Indiana Inc | Carmel, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Health Network Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Health care | $6,900 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indiana Commission for Higher Education | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $6,484 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2025 Indianapolis Prize Sponsorship | Animal-related | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Payroll Matching Gift | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $5,647 | apps.irs.gov |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | Gift Honoring Thomas Ristine's Service | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Platinum Sponsorship of the 2025 Indiana Work-Based Learning Conference | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indiana Sports Corporation | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Silver Medalist Corporate Membership | Recreation and sports | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | Sponsorship of the National Center on Education and the Economy Dinner | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | Gift Honoring Thomas Ristine's Service | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Health care | $4,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Summer Stock Stage Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $4,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $3,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Animal-related | $3,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Orchard School Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $3,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $3,750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grantmakers in Health | Washington, DC | 2024 Membership Renewal | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $3,325 | apps.irs.gov |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $3,025 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fueled for School | Noblesville, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Peak Grantmaking | Washington, DC | 2024 Membership | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Economic Club of Indiana Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Luncheon Sponsorship | Education | $2,780 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Health Network Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Circle of Hope Lunch Sponsorship | Health care | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation | Carmel, IN | Gift in Honor of Mitch Daniels | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Purdue Research Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Gift in Honor of Mitch Daniels | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $2,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| College of William & Mary Foundation | Harlan, IA | Matching Gift Donation | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fountain Square Presbyterian Church | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $1,901 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Circle City Fellows | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Religion-related | $1,730 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fishers Soccer Club | Noblesville, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Youth development | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fishers Soccer Club | Noblesville, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Youth development | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of the Leland Township Library | Leland, MI | Matching Gift Donation | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Little Red Door Cancer Agency | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wake Forest University | Winston Salem, NC | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Soma Midtown Church | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $1,304 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Eagle Creek Park Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $1,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gamma Phi Delta Sorority | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $1,155 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Foundation for Leon County Schools Inc | Tallahassee, FL | Matching Gift Donation | $1,150 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Allies | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,030 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Cabaret Theatre | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| College of William & Mary | Williamsburg, VA | Matching Gift Donation | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Health Network Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Health care | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Holliday Park Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Environment | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Humane Society of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Animal-related | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Summer Stock Stage Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Honeywell Foundation | Wabash, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Soma Midtown Church | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $706 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gamma Phi Delta Sorority | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $675 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Matching Gift Donation | $649 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wheeler Mission Ministries | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Human services | $635 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indiana Diaper Bank | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Human services | $622 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lyn House Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Human services | $600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lyn House Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Human services | $600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $600 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $525 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Matching Gift Donation | International, foreign affairs and national security | $521 | apps.irs.gov |
| Broadway Caresequity Fights Aids | New York, NY | Matching Gift Donation | $516 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Health Network Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Health care | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Purdue Research Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Health care | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indy Hub Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $383 | apps.irs.gov |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky | Seattle, WA | Matching Gift Donation | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Prelude Opera | New York, NY | Matching Gift Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Julian Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Human services | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Herron Classical Schools - Herron and Riverside High Schools | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $264 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $256 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity | Indianapolis, IN | Gift Honoring life of Elaine Holmes | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Herron Classical Schools - Herron and Riverside High Schools | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | Gift to honor the life of Danny J. Elsener | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Congregational United Church of Christ | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Holliday Park Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Environment | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana Kentucky | Seattle, WA | Matching Gift Donation | $150 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City Church of East Nashville | Nashville, TN | Matching Gift Donation | $103 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gendernexus | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Human services | $103 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Traditions Vocal Collection | Savannah, GA | Matching Gift Donation | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kheprw Institute | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | Education | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $3,208,200 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $1,200,556 |
| Health care | $1,030,800 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $500,000 |
| Human services | $127,860 |
| Public and societal benefit | $100,000 |
| Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $100,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $94,550 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Indiana | $14,153,573 |
| Colorado | $35,000 |
| Delaware | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | $16,500 |
| Texas | $15,000 |
| Virginia | $12,000 |
| Illinois | $9,000 |
| Michigan | $9,000 |
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Updated November 17, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.