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Indianapolis - Marion County Public

Indianapolis, Indiana  ·  EIN 237016089  ·  Private foundation

Indianapolis - Marion County Public is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.7M in grants paid and $23.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 11 individual grants from this funder — $17.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for libraries & literacy. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$23.6M
Total assets
11
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Indianapolis - Marion County Public funds

Indianapolis - Marion County Public's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.

Libraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Indianapolis - Marion County Public, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Indianapolis-marion County Public Library
FUNDING FOR VARIOUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Indianapolis, IN$3.1M2017
Indianapolis-marion County Public Library
FUNDING FOR VARIOUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Indianapolis, IN$2.9M2018
Indianapolis-marion County Public Library
FUNDING FOR VARIOUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Indianapolis, IN$2.7M2020
Indianapolis-marion County Public Library
FUNDING FOR VARIOUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Indianapolis, IN$2.2M2023
Indianapolis-marion County Public Library
FUNDING FOR VARIOUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Indianapolis, IN$2.2M2022
Indianapolis-marion County Public Library
FUNDING FOR VARIOUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Indianapolis, IN$2.2M2019
Indianapolis-marion County Public Library
FUNDING FOR VARIOUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Indianapolis, IN$1.8M2024
Iupui University Library
FUNDING FOR DIGITIZATION PROJECTS
Indianapolis, IN$33K2018
Iupui University Library
FUNDING FOR DIGITIZATION PROJECTS
Indianapolis, IN$28K2017
Indiana Library Federation
FUNDING FOR ILF ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Indianapolis, IN$6K2017
Greater Indianapolis Literacy League Inc Dba Indy Reads
FUNDING FOR TUTOR/STUDENT RECOGNITION
Indianapolis, IN$6K2017

Indianapolis - Marion County Public giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.1M
2018$3.0M
2019$2.2M
2020$2.7M
2022$2.2M
2023$2.2M
2024$1.8M

How to apply for funding from Indianapolis - Marion County Public

Indianapolis - Marion County Public'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 indyplfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Indianapolis - Marion County Public

Does Indianapolis - Marion County Public accept grant applications?
Indianapolis - Marion County Public'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 Indianapolis - Marion County Public fund?
Indianapolis - Marion County Public's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Recent recipients include Indianapolis-marion County Public Library, Indianapolis-marion County Public Library, Indianapolis-marion County Public Library. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Indianapolis - Marion County Public give in grants?
Indianapolis - Marion County Public reported $2.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.1M over 11 grants.
Where is Indianapolis - Marion County Public located?
Indianapolis - Marion County Public is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237016089.
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About this profile. This page is built from Indianapolis - Marion County Public'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 Indianapolis - Marion County Public. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.