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Housing First Works: Hanna Commons Marks Two Years of Transforming Lives

(As part of the Indianapolis Foundation’s commitment to housing equity and community well-being, partners across the city gathered to celebrate...

Forward Movement: A Digital Pathway Toward an Inclusive and Equitable Indianapolis

(From left: Rob MacPherson, Brittany Laguerre, Leigh Riley Evans, and Dr. Michael R. Twyman) When the Indianapolis Foundation (IF) first...

The next chapter of the Indianapolis Foundation

As the new president and CEO of the Indianapolis Foundation (IF), I am humbled to join an organization whose roots...

Understanding Hunger: A Day of Learning

The Indianapolis Foundation, along with the CICF Collaborative, recently invited fundholders, professional advisors, and community partners to step into the...

Community Stories

B.Legendary HUB: Building Legacies, Changing Trajectories

When Calvin Washington arrived at Washington High School as a freshman nearly five years ago, he didn’t know much about...

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Housing First Works: Hanna Commons Marks Two Years of Transforming Lives

• 5 minute read

With 92 percent of residents remaining stably housed, partners celebrate a model that’s proving effective in Indianapolis

Forward Movement: A Digital Pathway Toward an Inclusive and Equitable Indianapolis

• 5 minute read

The Indianapolis Foundation launched the Forward Movement app, an evolution of Movement10K, to deepen learning around racial equity

The next chapter of the Indianapolis Foundation

• 1 minute read

President and CEO Ahmed Young’s commentary on the future of the Indianapolis Foundation was recently featured in the Indianapolis Recorder.

Understanding Hunger: A Day of Learning

• 5 minute read

From mobile markets to meal programs, fundholders explore the nonprofit landscape tackling hunger.

Community Stories

B.Legendary HUB: Building Legacies, Changing Trajectories

• 6 minute read

Nonprofit leader and influencer Brandon Buckley invests in a mentorship model that leverages the impact of listening to youth

Indy Summer Youth Program Fund Workshop Draws Hundreds

• 3 minute read

Nonprofit leaders meet at Martin University to prepare for funding opportunities and share strategies to keep youth safe and engaged.

Ahmed Young Named President and CEO of the Indianapolis Foundation

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IF Releases 2025 Grant Application Guide

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Now Available: A Comprehensive Resource for Organizations Seeking Grant Funding Aligned with Equity Imperative 2030