Indianapolis is a great city with even greater potential. Working with our grantees and other key partners, we focus on addressing some of the city’s biggest challenges, with an aim toward fostering system-wide changes that positively impact the people of Indianapolis.
Through grantmaking, research, communications and collaboration focused on three core areas, we aim to maximize our impact on Indianapolis.

We’re committing up to $14 million to increase college enrollment rates among Marion County high school seniors. Our College Matters initiative is supporting students and their families in the college exploration and enrollment process, including applying for financial aid.
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E. S. Witchger School of Engineering Expands STEM Access for Hoosier Students
In 2023, Marian University cut the ribbon on a new $45 million, 70,000-square-foot engineering building, which now plays host to students enrolled in the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering.
To guide our work, the Foundation commissions research projects focused on issues affecting education, health and the vitality of Indianapolis.