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As America Turns 250, Indianapolis Must Lean into the Hard Work Ahead

This July 4, our nation will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is a...

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Building Community over BREAD

Januarie York can trace her love of gathering people back to hosting her first party more than a decade ago....

Indianapolis must act with urgency to address affordable housing

The month of May reminds us why we continue to choose Indianapolis. Our city shines on an international stage as...

Holding Community in Uncertain Times

Community leaders in numerous Indianapolis neighborhoods are seeing increased fear, isolation, and disruption in daily life as immigration policies and...

Going Far, Together

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. It is a familiar...

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As America Turns 250, Indianapolis Must Lean into the Hard Work Ahead

• 1 minute read

As America celebrates 250 years, Indianapolis Foundation is celebrating 110 years of serving our city.

People in conversation at a table.

Building Community over BREAD

• 3 minute read

With support from the Indianapolis Foundation, The Learning Tree’s BREAD series is creating intimate spaces for joy, conversation, and connection.

Indianapolis must act with urgency to address affordable housing

• 1 minute read

President and CEO Ahmed Young wrote about solutions to affordable housing in the Indianapolis Recorder.

Holding Community in Uncertain Times

• 5 minute read

IF Community Ambassador Luna on care, courage, and collective action

Going Far, Together

• 4 minute read

Why Partnerships Are the Future of Community Impact

On These Grounds, a Legacy Endures

• 5 minute read

IF President & CEO Ahmed Young reflects on the moment that shaped Indianapolis, and the choices that still shape us today.

IPS Alum Maria De Leon Encourages Students to Turn Passion into Action

• 4 minute read

The Crispus Attucks alum urged students to pursue their passions and use their voices to create change.

Investing in a Thriving Indianapolis: IF Announces December 2025 Grant Awards

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The Indianapolis Foundation awarded more than $4.8 million in grants to 120 nonprofit organizations in December 2025.