Private foundation · EIN 23-7415837 · Indianapolis, Indiana

Lacy Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 44 grants paid, $474K total, median $6,250. 86% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
44
$474K
Median grant
$6,250
Stays in IN
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

44 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Leadership IndianapolisIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$105K
Ball State University FoundationMuncie, INGeneral operations$28K
Iu Health FoundationIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$25K
Benjamin Harrison Presidential SiteIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$20K
Coburn PlaceIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$20K
Indiana Historical SocietyIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$20K
Nine13 SportsIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$20K
Shepherd's Center of Hamilton CountyNoblesville, INGeneral operations$20K
Discovering BroadwayCarmel, INGeneral operations$20K
Julian CenterIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$20K
Cicp Foundation IncIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$17K
Dress for SuccessIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$15K
Conner PrairieFishers, INGeneral operations$15K
College Mentors for KidsIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$15K
Women4change IndianaIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$15K
LA Plaza IncIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$10K
NewfieldsIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$10K
The CabaretIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$10K
Indy Chamber Foundation IncIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$10K
The International CenterIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$7,500
PlayworksIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$7,500
Kurt Vonnegut Memorial LibraryIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$7,500
Girl Scouts of Central IndianaIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$5,000
Kipp Public SchoolsIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$5,000
Outrun the SunIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$5,000
Heartland Film IncIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$3,500
Indiana Repertory TheatreIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$3,000
Arts Council of IndianapolisIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$2,500
Hathaway BrownShaker Heights, OHGeneral operations$2,250
Oklahoma City UniversityOklahoma City, OKGeneral operations$1,250
Bishop Chatard High SchoolIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$1,000
Indiana State University FoundationTerre Haute, INGeneral operations$1,000
Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing PartnershipIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$1,000
Diversion IndyIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$1,000
SinapisIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$1,000
The Milk BankIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$515
Guerin Catholic High SchoolNoblesville, INGeneral operations$500
Indianapolis Cultural TrailIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$500
Lakelight InstituteLake Forest, ILGeneral operations$500
National Snaffle Bit AssociationWeatherford, TXGeneral operations$500
Salvation Army USAAlexandria, VAGeneral operations$500
Sheltering WingsDanville, INGeneral operations$500
St Pius X Catholic ChurchIndianapolis, INGeneral operations$500
World VisionFederal Way, WAGeneral operations$500

By state: Indiana 38 · Ohio 1 · Oklahoma 1 · Illinois 1 · Texas 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Lacy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, administered in care of Ldi Ltd LLC, tax-exempt since 1975. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lacy Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lacy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $474K across 44 grants, a median of $6,250.

Where does Lacy Foundation give?

Indiana (38 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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