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Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, Indiana  ·  EIN 351793680  ·  Private foundation

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $41.7M in grants paid and $478.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 3,448 individual grants from this funder — $243.4M awarded across 2016–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$41.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$478.6M
Total assets
3,448
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc funds

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Gene B Glick Family Housing Foundation Inc
Acquisition, & development of affordable housing
Indianapolis, IN$15.0M2022
Butler University
College of Business
Indianapolis, IN$5.4M2019
Indiana University Foundation
Art Therapy Program at Carraige House East
Indianapolis, IN$4.2M2020
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Mid-North Promise Program
Indianapolis, IN$3.4M2020
Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc
To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
Indianapolis, IN$2.1M2020
Gene B Glick Family Housing Foundation Inc
Carriage House East Resident Success Center
Indianapolis, IN$2.0M2018
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Sports Legends Experience Pavilion and Plaza
Indianapolis, IN$2.0M2016
University of Chicago
Green Line Arts Center
Chicago, IL$2.0M2016
Indiana University Foundation
Pediatric surgery research and education
Indianapolis, IN$1.9M2016
Indiana University Foundation
Providing Patient-Centered Contraception Care
Indianapolis, IN$1.8M2024
Speedway Trails Association
B&O Trail Construction
Speedway, IN$1.7M2022
American Journalism Project
To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion
Washington, DC$1.5M2022
Ivy Tech Foundation
Glick Scholars Program
Indianapolis, IN$1.3M2019
Indiana Humanities Council
Indiana Authors Award
Indianapolis, IN$1.2M2023
Gene B Glick Family Housing Foundation Inc
Carriage House East renovations
Indianapolis, IN$1.2M2016

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$24.0M
2017$21.1M
2018$22.7M
2019$28.4M
2020$43.6M
2022$53.1M
2023$19.4M
2024$31.1M

How to apply for funding from Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cicf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc

Does Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc fund?
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Gene B Glick Family Housing Foundation Inc, Butler University, Indiana University Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc give in grants?
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc reported $41.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $243.4M over 3,448 grants.
Where is Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc located?
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351793680.
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About this profile. This page is built from Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.