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Understanding Hunger: A Day of Learning

The Indianapolis Foundation, along with the CICF Collaborative, recently invited fundholders, professional advisors, and community partners to step into the...

Community Stories

B.Legendary HUB: Building Legacies, Changing Trajectories

When Calvin Washington arrived at Washington High School as a freshman nearly five years ago, he didn’t know much about...

Indy Summer Youth Program Fund Workshop Draws Hundreds

More than 300 representatives from youth-serving organizations across Indianapolis came together recently for the Indy Summer Youth Program Fund training...

Ahmed Young Named President and CEO of the Indianapolis Foundation

The Indianapolis Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Ahmed Young as its new President and CEO. A respected...

IF Releases 2025 Grant Application Guide

The Indianapolis Foundation is proud to announce that the Equity Imperative 2030 Grant Application Guide is now available for review....

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Understanding Hunger: A Day of Learning

• 5 minute read

From mobile markets to meal programs, fundholders explore the nonprofit landscape tackling hunger.

Community Stories

B.Legendary HUB: Building Legacies, Changing Trajectories

• 6 minute read

Nonprofit leader and influencer Brandon Buckley invests in a mentorship model that leverages the impact of listening to youth

Indy Summer Youth Program Fund Workshop Draws Hundreds

• 3 minute read

Nonprofit leaders meet at Martin University to prepare for funding opportunities and share strategies to keep youth safe and engaged.

Ahmed Young Named President and CEO of the Indianapolis Foundation

• 2 minute read

IF Releases 2025 Grant Application Guide

• 1 minute read

Now Available: A Comprehensive Resource for Organizations Seeking Grant Funding Aligned with Equity Imperative 2030

From Hatred to Healing

• 5 minute read

Former White Supremacist Shares Journey of Redemption at IUL’s Equal Opportunity Day

Articles & Interviews

A Passport to Possibilities: How Travel is Transforming Local Youth

• 9 minute read

Youth Global Perspectives opens the door to new life-changing opportunities

Community Stories

From Struggle to Strength: One Young Man’s Journey with Groundwork Indy

• 7 minute read