NICHOLAS H NOYES JR MEMORIAL

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

CARMEL, INEIN 351003699 Website

Annual Giving

$4.4M+8% YoY

Grants

284

Median Grant

$9K

Organizations Funded

222

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The mission of the Noyes Foundation is to uphold the founders' charitable traditions and to continue their commitment to improving the quality of life in the greater Indianapolis area.

Focus Areas

k-12 educationscholarshipsearly childhood educationarts and culture (theater, symphony, museums)youth development and mentoringhomelessness prevention and housing stabilityfood security and hunger reliefhealthcare and children's health

Grant Types

capital campaignsfacility renovation and capital improvementsannual/unrestricted operating supportscholarshipsboard-directed/designated grantssupplemental year-end grantsvehicle/equipment grantsprogrammatic grantsfeasibility study grants

How to Apply

Two funding cycles per year. LOI due June 23-27, 2025. Grant proposals due July 11th at 5pm. Must be mailed (USPS, FedEx, UPS) - no in-person delivery.

Does Not Fund

Limited to greater Indianapolis area with emphasis on Marion County. Outside regions not accepting unsolicited applications. Must be 501(c)(3) with specific classifications.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+8%

$4.4M

Grants

284

Median

$9K

States

2023+19%

$4.1M

Grants

271

Median

$8K

States

2022

$3.4M

Grants

344

Median

$5K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$9K

Typical Grant (Median)

$1K

Smallest

$5K

25th Pctile

$15K

75th Pctile

$175K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $15K.

Largest Recent Grants

$175K

2024

FRIENDS OF HOLLIDAY PARK

IN · PLAYGROUND RENOVATION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$150K

2024

INDIANA YOUTH GROUP INC

IN · CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR EXPANSION

$150K

2024

PROGRESS HOUSE

IN · RENOVATION AND EXPANSION

$120K

2024

HERRON HIGH SCHOOL INC

IN · HERRON PREPARATORY ACADEMY PHASE II

$103K

2024

TMP ENTERPRISES DBA JOY'S HOUSE INC

IN · ANNUAL SUPPORT

Geographic Focus

$4.3M260 grants

$35K5 grants

$26K3 grants

$23K2 grants

$15K4 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$133.1M

$4.4M(3.3%)

2023

$111.6M

$4.1M(3.6%)

2022

$86.3M

$3.4M(4.0%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.