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The nine members of the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation’s Board of Directors include: Board of Directors Officers BOARD COMMITTEES Audit Committee Investment Committee Compensation Committee BOARD-APPROVED POLICIES

The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Inc. was established in 1986 by Richard M. (“Dick”) Fairbanks, the founder and owner of Fairbanks Communications, Inc., a privately held company. For over 50 years, Mr. Fairbanks was a leader and innovator in radio broadcasting. His company owned and operated 20 radio stations around the country, a television station in Atlanta, cable television systems, a charter airplane company, and had interests in real estate. Mr. Fairbanks established the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network when he owned and operated WIBC radio. During the years he was active in broadcasting in his hometown of Indianapolis, Mr. Fairbanks was very involved with professional, civic, and cultural organizations. […]

The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Inc. was established in 1986 by Richard M. (“Dick”) Fairbanks, who was the founder and owner of Fairbanks Communications, Inc., a privately held company. Dick Fairbanks established the Foundation to strengthen the city of Indianapolis and perpetuate the Fairbanks legacy in the city where the family prospered for over a century. He was the President of the Foundation until his death in August 2000. Governed by a nine-member Board of Directors, the Foundation is an independent, private foundation awarding grants to tax-exempt organizations serving greater Indianapolis, Indiana. The Foundation strives to advance the vitality of Indianapolis and the well-being of its people by addressing the city’s most significant […]