JD Finish Line Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
JD Finish Line Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 131 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $338,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants131
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$338,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 115 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 131 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marty Posch 3308 North Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, IN 46235 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 899-1022 |
| What to submit | Applications must be submitted online via the organization's website at the following URL: HTTP://WWW.FINISHLINE.COM/JD-FINISH-LINE-FOUNDATION AND JDSPORTS.COM/JD-FINISH-LINE-FOUNDATION and then click on foundation grants icon, scroll down, and then click on continue to eligibility quiz. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What JD Finish Line Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 51 | $1.1 million |
| Illinois | 7 | $295,298 |
| Georgia | 3 | $271,510 |
| California | 13 | $98,658 |
| Ohio | 10 | $71,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $55,200 |
| Texas | 7 | $43,145 |
| New York | 3 | $37,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $35,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $27,150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Mobile Pantry Program and Huddle for Hunger | $338,000 |
| Girls Inc National Resource Center | national partnership payment; together sponsorship | $265,000 |
| 100 Black Men of America | National Partnership Payment | $250,510 |
| Feeding America | National Partnership Payment | $250,000 |
| Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Indianapolis | Golf Outing | $37,100 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | 2024 Annual Partnership Fee | $30,000 |
| City of Spencer | Community Voices | $25,000 |
| Precious Dreams Foundation | Comfort Shop; GALA | $17,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis | 2024 Blue Door Gala; 2024 Fore the Kids | $17,000 |
| Joseph Maley Foundation | Grant | $16,750 |
| Dreambuilders Foundation | Community Voices | $15,000 |
| 500 Foundation | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Nine13 sports | Safe Communities | $15,000 |
| 1000 Ties | Event Sponsorship | $12,500 |
| Dream Above the Influence | Sponsorship | $11,000 |
| Warren Arts & Education Foundation | FES Cycle | $10,829 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Community Voices | $10,340 |
| P5 Marketing & Recruiting Nonprofit Organization | Community Voices | $10,275 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Community Voices | $10,250 |
| Soles4Souls | Louder Than Words | $10,077 |
| AD 99 Safety | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| AFSP Indiana | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| Allies Against Slavery | Safe Communities | $10,000 |
| America Cares Too | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| Arthentic Arts Incorporated | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| Backpacks of Love Inc | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| BarrCode5 Closet Inc | Fes | $10,000 |
| BAYA Corporation | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana | Fes | $10,000 |
| Boyz2Kingz Inc | Fes | $10,000 |
| Burnout Boyz | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| casa los angeles | Safe Communities Cycle | $10,000 |
| Centro Hispano | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| Children's Grief Center | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Programs | Louder Than Words | $10,000 |
| Deeply Ingrained | Safe Communities | $10,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center Inc | 2023 Cycle 3 | $10,000 |
| Dream Alive Inc | FES Cycle | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Merlelynn Ball
- Tina Grantham
- Arianne Parisi
- Jacqueline Sykora
- Mark Clark
- John Hall
- Sarah Pratt
- Kasey Jackson
Questions people ask
Does JD Finish Line Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does JD Finish Line Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 131 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs JD Finish Line Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Merlelynn Ball (Chairwoman (End 06/2024)), Tina Grantham (Secretary), Arianne Parisi (Director) and Jacqueline Sykora (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does JD Finish Line Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and human services.