Contributors

The Mind Trust is grateful for the generous support of our donors. Since 2006, the following organizations and individuals have contributed over $17 million in support of The Mind Trust's programs, partner initiatives and operations:

  • The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation
  • Lilly Endowment Inc.
  • Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
  • The Challenge Foundation
  • The Annie E. Casey Foundation
  • The Cummins Foundation
  • The Joyce Foundation
  • Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation
  • Lumina Foundation for Education
  • Ann M. and Chris Stack
  • The Indianapolis Foundation, a CICF Affiliate
  • City of Indianapolis, Community Crime Prevention Program
  • The Lacy Foundation/LDI, Ltd.
  • Indiana University Health
  • Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
  • Carnegie Corporation of New York
  • Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund
  • Mr. Rollin Dick
  • The David and Anne Knall Family
  • The Two Oaks Fund, a CICF Fund
  • Bowen Engineering Corporation
  • The W. C. Griffith Foundation
  • Michael L. Smith and Susan L. Smith Family Fund
  • The Ackerman Foundation
  • Ms. Jane Pauley
  • The Ayres Foundation
  • Blackwell Williams Fund, a CICF Fund
  • Education Reform Now
  • Dr. John and Mrs. Sarah Lechleiter
  • Mr. Bart Peterson
  • Myrta J. Pulliam Charitable Trust
  • Netherleigh Fund
  • Mr. Andre and Mrs. Julia Lacy
  • Arthur Jordan Foundation
  • Indianapolis Power & Light
  • Young Professionals of Central Indiana
  • Ms. Alecia DeCoudreaux
  • Ms. Ann Murtlow
  • The Economic Club of Indiana
  • Dr. Beverly Pitts
  • Moore Foundation
  • Ms. Amanda Skelton
  • Ms. Joyce Rogers
  • Mr. Andrew Rotherham
  • Mr. Bill Shrewsberry
  • Mr. David Shane
  • Lacy Leadership Association
  • Elliot Company of Indiana
  • Dr. James and Mrs. Sheri Gladden
  • Ms. Nancy Mann
  • Mr. Howard and Mrs. Anita Harris

“Too many talented kids are denied the opportunity to fulfill their promise because our schools don't effectively serve them. Education entrepreneurs attack problems at their roots and transform the system, which is why I am so excited by The Mind Trust's Fellowship.”

– Kevin Johnson, Mayor, City of Sacramento, CA and former NBA All-Star

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