The mission of the Fairbanks Foundation is to advance the vitality of Indianapolis and the well-being of its people. We strive to achieve our mission by addressing some of the city’s most significant challenges and opportunities in our three focus areas: Education, Health, and the Vitality of Indianapolis. One key element of our approach is strategic grantmaking – funding organizations and initiatives that align with the goals and strategies approved by our board of directors.
The Fairbanks Foundation seeks to support organizations and initiatives led by highly effective leaders that are goal-oriented and consistently deliver strong outcomes. We are particularly interested in supporting initiatives that address unmet needs and bring about transformative change. Since 1986, the Fairbanks Foundation has awarded more than $56 million to XX organizations.
The Fairbanks Foundation regularly tracks the progress of and evaluates our work, including key initiatives and grants, which enables us to share data and lessons learned. We hope these insights help our community better understand and address critical issues affecting Indianapolis, as well as identify opportunities for future work.