Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.3 million in 155 grants; the typical grant was $5,647 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14.3 million
- Number of grants155
- Typical grant$5,647
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$387 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15.0 million the year before.
41% 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 | $15.0 million | 166 | $376 million |
| 2024 | $14.3 million | 155 | $387 million |
How to apply
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 132 | $14.2 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $35,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $16,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $9,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $9,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $6,846 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Continued funding for Ascend Indiana's Youth Apprenticeship Marion County Pilot and Statewide Master Plan | $2.0 million |
| The Mind Trust | General Operating Support 2023-2025 | $1.4 million |
| Wfyi | Continued Support for Side Effects Health Reporting and Expanded Education Reporting | $1.1 million |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc | Support for Health Engagement Zone pilot | $1.0 million |
| Marian University | School of Engineering | $1.0 million |
| Newfields | Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park | $1.0 million |
| Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Foundation | General operating support | $952,950 |
| Aspire Indiana Health Inc | Capital support | $500,000 |
| Dove Recovery House for Women Inc | Capital Support for Facility Expansion | $500,000 |
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation | General operating support | $387,000 |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Business Equity for Indy Organizational Capacity | $333,334 |
| EdChoice | General Operating Support 2023-2025 | $250,000 |
| MSD of Warren Township | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $187,500 |
| Victory College Prep | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $173,942 |
| MSD of Wayne Township | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $171,566 |
| Indiana Latino Institute Inc | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $150,000 |
| Franklin Township Community School Corporation | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $149,650 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $129,278 |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Support to Conexus for Start-Up Advanced Manufacturing Talent Association | $125,000 |
| MSD of Warren Township | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 |
| MSD of Lawrence Township | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 |
| MSD of Wayne Township | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 |
| Perry Township Schools | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $119,990 |
| Center for Leadership Development | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $100,000 |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Support to BioCrossroads for Start-up of Healthcare Talent Association | $100,000 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Central and Southern Indiana | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 |
| Herron Classical Schools - Herron and Riverside High Schools | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 |
| Indiana Black Expo Inc | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $100,000 |
| Indianapolis Urban League | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $100,000 |
| MSD of Decatur Township | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 |
| MSD of Pike Township | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | Funding for the NO Limits to Recovery pilot | $91,550 |
| Beech Grove City Schools | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $80,000 |
| Christel House Academy | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $80,000 |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $80,000 |
| KIPP Indy Public Schools | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $75,000 |
| Phalen Leadership Academies | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $75,000 |
| Victory College Prep | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $75,000 |
| Irvington Community Schools | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $72,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Appel
- Amandula Anderson
- Bryan Mills
- Dr Christopher Callahan
- Jeffrey Harrison
- Jonathan Fairbanks
- Mario Rodriguez
- Thomas Ristine
- Zainab Bass
- Claire Fiddian-Green
- Ellen Quigley
- Kevin Kessinger
- Andrea Farmer
- Chris Lowery
Questions people ask
Does Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc give?
$14.3 million in tax year 2024, across 155 grants, with a typical grant of $5,647.
Who runs Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Appel (Chairman), Amandula Anderson (Director), Bryan Mills (Director) and Dr Christopher Callahan (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.