About the Foundation

Established in 1916, The Indianapolis Foundation was one of the first community trusts in America. The Foundation is a public charity and an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), a collaborative effort between the community foundations serving Marion and Hamilton Counties. Six publicly appointed trustees govern The Indianapolis Foundation and make final grant decisions. CICF and its affiliates inspire, support, and practice philanthropy, leadership, and service in our community.

Why a Gift to The Indianapolis Foundation Community Endowment may be Right for You

Over the last 80 years, thousands of people passionate about the future of Indianapolis and Marion County have given to The Indianapolis Foundation Community Endowment – our community’s investment and savings plan. Donations ranging from one dollar to bequests of millions have built a permanent, flexible source of working capital to meet the community’s changing needs and opportunities.

We all benefit from their generosity today. Grants from the Foundation Endowment have founded and sustained services ranging from visiting nurses for the homebound to great arts education programs for schools, and from trusted consumer credit counselors to suburban park development efforts. Through a competitive proposal review process, The Indianapolis Foundation’s local leadership and expert grantmaking staff ensures that the investments those donors made are put to wise use.

Your donation to The Indianapolis Foundation Community Endowment protects your lifetime investment of time and resources in our community, and gives you a lasting legacy to inspire current and future generations of community leaders.

How We Serve You

• Assure you that your gift has a positive and lasting impact in the community
• Act as a community problem solver and convener in areas ranging from children's issues, the arts, to basic human needs
• Ensure that funds are appropriately managed and distributed
• Offer the advantage of being invested in a larger pool of assets to leverage maximum growth
• Provide documentation necessary for you to receive all tax deductions and benefits for your gift

Your Role as a Donor

• Identify or confirm your commitment to this community and its needs and opportunities today, as well as tomorrow
• Act on that commitment and leave a legacy by making a gift of any size, on your own behalf or in honor or memory of a loved one. Contributions of cash, securities, or other assets to The Indianapolis Foundation Community Endowment are gratefully accepted.

Next Steps

Ask your legal or tax advisor if a gift to The Indianapolis Foundation Community Endowment is right for you. For more information about how to make a gift, please call CICF’s Philanthropic Services at 317.634.2423.