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INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc.

Quick Facts

EIN
311189885
Location
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Category
General
Total Assets
$387.3M
Annual Income
$19.9M
IRS Ruling Year
1987
Organization Type
Corporation
Principal Officer
% Kevin S Kessinger
Tax Deductibility
Contributions are deductible

About This Foundation

Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is % Kevin S Kessinger. It holds total assets of $387.3M. Annual income is reported at $19.9M. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.

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Financial Overview

Total Giving

$25.3M

2023+16%

Total Assets

$375.5M

2023+1%

Fair Market Value

$375.5M

2023

Net Worth

$375.5M

2023

Grants Paid

$15M

2023

Contributions

$0

2023

Net Investment Income

$25.1M

2023

Distribution Amount

$17.9M

2023

Total Giving by Year

$20.7M
11
$13.9M
12
$19.5M
13
$20.8M
14
$21.6M
15
$22.5M
19
$21.5M
20
$21M
21
$21.8M
22
$25.3M
23

Asset Growth

$253.6M
11
$252.3M
12
$256.5M
13
$259.7M
14
$261.9M
15
$322.6M
19
$343.1M
20
$417.4M
21
$373.3M
22
$375.5M
23

Investment Portfolio (2023)

Total: $24.3M

Government Obligations: $24.3M
Other Investments: $350.8M
Cash: $369K
Government Obligations (6%)
Other Investments (93%)
Cash (0%)

Expense Breakdown (2023)

Grants Paid$15M
Officer Compensation$1.1M
Depreciation$677K
Interest$613K
Pension & Benefits$466K
Occupancy$241K
Travel & Conferences$92K
Accounting Fees$74K
Legal Fees$71K

Revenue Sources (2023)

Capital Gains (Net)
$14.9M
Other Income
$12.7M
Dividends
$3.4M
Interest
$394K

Financial Details (2023)

Total Revenue
$31.3M
Total Expenses
$25.3M
Exempt Purpose Expenses
$18.8M
Required Distribution
$17.9M
Undistributed Income
$16.5M
Grants Approved (Future)
$19.6M
Total Liabilities
$1K
Excise Tax
$349K

Foundation Classification (2023)

Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings

Grantmaking Insights

Total Grants

50

Total Giving

$11.1M

Average Grant

$223K

Median Grant

$119K

Grant Range

Min$25K
Max$1M
Median: $119K
Smallest grantLargest grant

Geographic Distribution of Grants

AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
NY: $100K (1)
MA
CT
RI
OR
NV
WY
SD
IA
IL
IL: $119K (1)
IN
IN: $10.9M (48)
OH
PA
NJ
CA
UT
CO
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
AZ
NM
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
FL
HI
TX
IN$10.9M (48)
IL$119K (1)
NY$100K (1)

Past Grantees

RecipientLocationAmountYear
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation IncYouth Apprenticeship Marion County Pilot and Statewide Master PlanIndianapolis, IN$1M2021
The Mind TrustGeneral Operating SupportIndianapolis, IN$1M2021
NewfieldsVirginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature ParkIndianapolis, IN$1M2021
Butler UniversityExpansion of Sciences Capital ProjectIndianapolis, IN$1M2021
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation IncGeneral Operating Support for BioCrossroadsIndianapolis, IN$650K2021
Ivy Tech Community CollegeCareer Coaching and Employer Connections Initiative in Marion CountyIndianapolis, IN$550K2021
Butler UniversityExpansion of Sciences Capital ProjectIndianapolis, IN$500K2021
WfyiSupport to increase public health and education journalism (2021-2023)Indianapolis, IN$500K2021
Teach For AmericaGeneral Operating Support for Teach for America IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN$400K2021
The Mind TrustRelay Graduate School of Education National Principals Academy FellowshipIndianapolis, IN$330K2021
The Mind TrustPilot to improve math instruction in Marion County in partnership with Instruction PartnersIndianapolis, IN$273K2021
Msd Of Wayne TownshipPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Round 1Indianapolis, IN$260K2021
The Mind TrustPilot to improve math instruction in Marion County in partnership with Instruction PartnersIndianapolis, IN$255K2021
Indiana Department Of HealthSupport for Public Health CommissionIndianapolis, IN$250K2021
United Way Of Central IndianaMarion County eLearning Network Pilot Communications and Community Engagement PlanIndianapolis, IN$245K2021
Indianapolis Public SchoolsPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Round 1Indianapolis, IN$230K2021
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation IncConexus Indiana-Catapult Marion CountyIndianapolis, IN$225K2021
Institute For Quality EducationGeneral Operating SupportIndianapolis, IN$200K2021
Marian UniversitySupport for Implementation of Fred S. Klipsch Educators CollegeIndianapolis, IN$200K2021
EdchoiceGeneral Operating Support for Model State InitiativeIndianapolis, IN$200K2021
Health & Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyMarion County Public Health Department Safe Syringe Access & SupportIndianapolis, IN$183K2021
Dove Recovery House For Women IncCapital Support for Facility ExpansionIndianapolis, IN$150K2021
Msd Of Washington TownshipPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Round 2Indianapolis, IN$147K2021
Msd Of Lawrence TownshipPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Extension GrantIndianapolis, IN$143K2021
Indianapolis Public SchoolsPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Extension GrantIndianapolis, IN$120K2021
National Opinion Research CenterGetting on Track Early for School SuccessChicago, IL$119K2021
Chalkbeat IndianaGeneral Operating SupportNew York, NY$100K2021
Purdue Polytechnic High SchoolPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Round 1Indianapolis, IN$96K2021
Urban Act AcademyPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Round 2Indianapolis, IN$74K2021
Matchbook LearningPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Extension GrantIndianapolis, IN$56K2021
Msd Of Decatur TownshipPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Extension GrantIndianapolis, IN$55K2021
Historic Landmarks Foundation Of IndianaFamily Legacy grant designated for general operating supportIndianapolis, IN$50K2021
Early Learning IndianaGetting On Track Early for School SuccessIndianapolis, IN$50K2021
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood SchoolPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Extension GrantIndianapolis, IN$41K2021
Beech Grove City SchoolsPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Round 1Beech Grove, IN$39K2021
Roncalli High SchoolPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Round 1Indianapolis, IN$39K2021
University High School Of Indiana IncFinancial and Development ConsultantsCarmel, IN$39K2021
Cold Spring SchoolPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Extension GrantIndianapolis, IN$38K2021
Perry Township SchoolsPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Extension GrantIndianapolis, IN$37K2021
Overdose Lifeline IncSupport for harm reduction activities to prevent drug overdoses in Marion CountyIndianapolis, IN$35K2021
Kipp Indy Public SchoolsPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Extension GrantIndianapolis, IN$34K2021
Franklin Township Community School CorporationPrevention Matters Substance Use Prevention Initiative for Marion County Schools-Extension GrantIndianapolis, IN$33K2021
Immigrant Welcome CenterGeneral Operating SupportIndianapolis, IN$25K2021
Mackida Loveal Trip Mentoring Outreach CenterGeneral Operating SupportIndianapolis, IN$25K2021
Indy Hunger NetworkGeneral Operating SupportIndianapolis, IN$25K2021
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation IncMarion County eLearning Network Pilot ProjectIndianapolis, IN$25K2021
Trinity HavenGeneral Operating SupportIndianapolis, IN$25K2021
Crown Hill Heritage FoundationFamily Legacy Grant designated for historic preservation and education programsIndianapolis, IN$25K2021
The Growing Indy GroupGeneral Operating SupportIndianapolis, IN$25K2021
Westminster Neighborhood ServicesGeneral Operating SupportIndianapolis, IN$25K2021

990-PF Filings

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2021-12990PFView Filing
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2018-12990PFView Filing
2017-12990PFView Filing

Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica

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