Indigo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Indigo Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$41.3 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
62% 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 | $2.7 million | 12 | $36.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 13 | $41.3 million |
How to apply
Indigo Foundation 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.
What Indigo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 10 | $2.9 million |
| California | 2 | $850,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Foundation Greater Louisville Inc | Child development center | $750,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust (Optimus Foundation) | Imgaine worldwide and americares | $600,000 |
| Family Community Clinic Inc | Human services | $500,000 |
| Jefferson Community Technical College Foundation Inc | Human services | $500,000 |
| Volunteers of America Mid-States Inc | Human services | $266,666 |
| 21st Century Parks Endowment Inc | Human services | $250,000 |
| U-Go Initiative | Human services | $250,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Uk leads scholarship program | $250,000 |
| Waterstep Inc | Human services | $200,000 |
| 21st Century Parks Inc | The parklands of floyds fork | $100,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc | Human services | $100,000 |
| Dare to Care Inc | Louisville metro | $50,000 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky Inc | Human services | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Taylor
- Vicki Buster
- Laura Forbes
Questions people ask
Does Indigo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Indigo Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Indigo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leslie Taylor (President), Vicki Buster (Vice President) and Laura Forbes (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Indigo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and education.