Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 31-1189885 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$14.3M
Organizations funded155
Typical grant$5,647
Total assets$387.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Continued funding for Ascend Indiana's Youth Apprenticeship Marion County Pilot and Statewide Master Plan | $2,000,000 |
| The Mind Trust | Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support 2023-2025 | $1,350,000 |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | Continued Support for Side Effects Health Reporting and Expanded Education Reporting | $1,060,000 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for Health Engagement Zone pilot | $1,000,000 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | School of Engineering | $1,000,000 |
| Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park | $1,000,000 |
| Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $952,950 |
| Aspire Indiana Health Inc | Noblesville, IN | Capital support | $500,000 |
| Dove Recovery House for Women Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Capital Support for Facility Expansion | $500,000 |
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $387,000 |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Business Equity for Indy Organizational Capacity | $333,334 |
| EdChoice | Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support 2023-2025 | $250,000 |
| MSD of Warren Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $187,500 |
| Victory College Prep | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $173,942 |
| MSD of Wayne Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $171,566 |
| Indiana Latino Institute Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $150,000 |
| Franklin Township Community School Corporation | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $149,650 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools Education Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $129,278 |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support to Conexus for Start-Up Advanced Manufacturing Talent Association | $125,000 |
| MSD of Warren Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 |
| MSD of Lawrence Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 |
| MSD of Wayne Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 |
| Perry Township Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $120,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $119,990 |
| Center for Leadership Development | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $100,000 |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support to BioCrossroads for Start-up of Healthcare Talent Association | $100,000 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Central and Southern Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 |
| Herron Classical Schools - Herron and Riverside High Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 |
| Indiana Black Expo Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $100,000 |
| Indianapolis Urban League | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $100,000 |
| MSD of Decatur Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 |
| MSD of Pike Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Funding for the NO Limits to Recovery pilot | $91,550 |
| Beech Grove City Schools | Beech Grove, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $80,000 |
| Christel House Academy | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $80,000 |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $80,000 |
| KIPP Indy Public Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $75,000 |
| Phalen Leadership Academies | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $75,000 |
| Victory College Prep | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $75,000 |
| Irvington Community Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $72,750 |
| MSD of Washington Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment. | $65,538 |
| Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Inc dba Indiana Landmarks | Indianapolis, IN | Family Legacy Grant for General Operating Support 2024-2025 | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Matching Gift Donation | $30,000 |
| St Andrew's School DE Inc | Middletown, DE | Matching Gift Donation | $30,000 |
| Brookside Community Development Corporation | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| Careerwise Colorado | Denver, CO | Sponsorship to support US Advanced CEMETS Institute in 2025 | $25,000 |
| Constructing Our Future | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| Crown Hill Heritage Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Family Legacy Grant designated for Historic Preservation and Education Programs 2024-2025 | $25,000 |
| Judah Ministries Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| New Breed of Youth Mentoring Program | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| Step Up Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| You Yes You Project | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| Indiana Philanthropy Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Membership and Leadership Circle | $20,500 |
| Franklin Township Community School Corporation | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 |
| Institute for Quality Education | Indianapolis, IN | 2024 Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala | $20,000 |
| MSD of Warren Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 |
| MSD of Pike Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 |
| MSD of Wayne Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 |
| Victory College Prep | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Planning Grant | $20,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 155 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfields | Indianapolis, IN | Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park | $3,000,000 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | School of Engineering | $2,000,000 |
| Indianapolis Public School Education Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $1,370,722 |
| Franklin Township Community School Corporation | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $1,350,330 |
| MSD of Wayne Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $1,328,435 |
| Victory College Prep | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $1,326,058 |
| MSD of Warren Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Reversing the Trend Implementation Grant | $1,280,700 |
| Wfyi | Indianapolis, IN | Continued Support for Side Effects Health Reporting and Expanded Education Reporting | $1,080,000 |
| Eskenazi Health Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for three Health Engagement Zones | $1,000,000 |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support to BioCrossroads for Start-Up of Life Sciences and Healthcare Talent Associations | $400,000 |
| The Mind Trust | Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support 2023-2025 | $400,000 |
| Institute for Quality Education | Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support 2023-2025 | $300,000 |
| EdChoice | Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support 2023-2025 | $250,000 |
| Indiana Commission for Higher Education | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $195,516 |
| Indiana Latino Institute Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $150,000 |
| Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support to Conexus for Start-Up Advanced Manufacturing Talent Association | $125,000 |
| Center for Leadership Development | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $100,000 |
| Indiana Black Expo Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $100,000 |
| Indianapolis Urban League | Indianapolis, IN | Support for expanded FAFSA/college enrollment supports as part of College Matters | $100,000 |
| MSD of Washington Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $67,025 |
| Indianapolis Public Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $61,888 |
| MSD of Warren Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $60,000 |
| MSD of Lawrence Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $60,000 |
| MSD of Wayne Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $60,000 |
| Perry Township Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $60,000 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Central and Southern Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $50,000 |
| Herron Classical Schools - Herron and Riverside High Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $50,000 |
| MSD of Decatur Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $50,000 |
| MSD of Pike Township | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Indianapolis, IN | Funding for the NO Limits to Recovery pilot | $45,775 |
| Beech Grove City Schools | Beech Grove, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $40,000 |
| Christel House Academy | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $40,000 |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $40,000 |
| KIPP Indy Public Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $37,500 |
| Phalen Leadership Academies | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $37,500 |
| Victory College Prep | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $37,500 |
| Irvington Community Schools | Indianapolis, IN | College Matters: Meeting the Moment | $35,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,292,187 | 192 |
| 2023 | $15,004,268 | 198 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349104199
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1189885
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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