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Summer Experiences Shape the School Year—and Our City’s Future

In a new IndyStar op-ed, Indianapolis Foundation President and CEO Ahmed Young explains why access to high-quality summer programs is essential to helping young people learn, belong, and thrive.

Read the second issue of rooted Magazine

Introducing the second issue of rooted, a quarterly publication from The Learning Tree, produced with the support of the Indianapolis Foundation.

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

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

Building Community over BREAD

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

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

Holding Community in Uncertain Times

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

Going Far, Together

Why Partnerships Are the Future of Community Impact

On These Grounds, a Legacy Endures

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

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

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

Proximity is Power: A New Playbook for Community Impact

Financial leaders and community partners explored how clarity of purpose and sustained investment in equity can help Indianapolis thrive.