Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Carmel, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.4 million in 305 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6.4 million
- Number of grants305
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$158 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 271 | $112 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 284 | $133 million |
| 2025 | $6.4 million | 305 | $158 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelly Mills Nicholas H Noyes Jr Mem 1950 E Greyhound Pass 18-356, Carmel, IN 46033 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 844-8009 |
| What to submit | Forms are available on the foundation website - www.noyesfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Deadlines, guidelines, and application forms vary per year and are posted on the foundation website. |
| Restrictions | Geographic region of funding is primarily indianapolis, in and adjacent counties, or occasionally, an area in which a director or the founder have a particular interest. Restrictions are that no grants are given to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 287 | $6.3 million |
| New York | 3 | $26,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $22,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 4 | $12,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,250 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gleaners Food Bank | Special year-end gift | $300,000 |
| Indiana Youth Group Inc | Board member designated grant | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana & Ky Inc | Special year-end gift | $200,000 |
| Crossroads Rehabilitation Center Inc | Therapeutic playground | $150,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska Indiana & Ky Inc | Power the movement campaign | $150,000 |
| Gennesaret Free Clinic Inc | Special year-end gift | $125,000 |
| Butler University | Founders college | $100,000 |
| Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention of Greater Indianapolis | Special year-end gift | $100,000 |
| Free Press Indiana Inc | Mirror indy | $100,000 |
| Indiana United Methodist Children's Home | Recovery home | $100,000 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association | Every child deserves riley campaign | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | Special year-end gift | $100,000 |
| Recenter Indiana Inc | A night for democracy | $100,000 |
| Second Helpings Inc | Special year-end gift | $100,000 |
| WOMEN4CHANGE Indiana | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc | Annual support | $72,000 |
| First Baptist Athletics | Scholarship & equipment fund | $70,000 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Annual support | $66,000 |
| Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc | Annual scholarship fund support | $60,000 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association | Annual support | $60,000 |
| Indiana State Symphony Society Inc | Annual support | $53,550 |
| Christel House International Inc | College & careers collaboration | $50,000 |
| Damien Center Inc | Headquarters renovation | $50,000 |
| Dove Recovery House for Women | Expansion | $50,000 |
| Free Press Indiana Inc | Special year-end gift | $50,000 |
| Hvaf of Indiana Inc | Utility truck and snowplow | $50,000 |
| Hvaf of Indiana Inc | Special year-end gift | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Legal Aid Society Inc | Special year-end gift | $50,000 |
| Indy Hunger Network | Special year-end gift | $50,000 |
| Pla University DBA Skilled US | Pla scholars program | $50,000 |
| Recenter Indiana Inc | Voter surveys | $50,000 |
| Sheltering Wings Center for Women Inc | Capital campaign for expansion | $50,000 |
| Shepherd Community Inc an Urban Ministry of the Church of the Nazarene | Special year-end gift | $50,000 |
| Teachers Treasures Inc | Technology upgrade | $50,000 |
| Villages of Indiana Inc | Concrete supports - childcare assistance | $50,000 |
| Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana | Fresh start program | $50,000 |
| Wheeler Mission Ministries | Special year-end gift | $50,000 |
| Christian Theological Seminary | Faith & action project | $45,000 |
| The John H Boner Community Center Inc | Edge after-school and camp program | $45,000 |
| School on Wheels Corp | Program budget shortfall | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Avery Augustine
- Elizabeth H Noyes
- Henry S Noyes
- Zeb Portanova
- Kelly L Mills
- David Harris
- Claiborne Carrington
- Frederick M Ayres IV
- Megan Ebersole
- Steve Augustine
- Misha Rabinowitch
- Elizabeth Noyes Kalpakjian
- Clarissa Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines, guidelines, and application forms vary per year and are posted on the foundation website..
How much does Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation give?
$6.4 million in tax year 2025, across 305 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Avery Augustine (Director), Elizabeth H Noyes (Director/Vp and Secretary), Henry S Noyes (Director/President) and Zeb Portanova (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.