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Learn more about the fund’s four priority areas and how you can join in support of Indianapolis students and families.

The Mind Trust donates $100,000 to Gleaners Food Bank to support COVID-19 relief efforts

Find out how you can join The Mind Trust in supporting relief efforts for families and students impacted by COVID-19.

Read The Mind Trust’s 2019 Annual Report!

Global Preparatory Academy Choir Performs at Black Heritage Ceremony

Read more about the choir’s inspirational performance!

The Mind Trust launches application for Talent Innovation Fund

Learn more and apply for up to $25,000 for an initiative that supports or retains teacher talent.

Creating Great Public Schools for Every Student

Great schools are transformative. They improve the lives of the students they serve and create new possibilities for the communities where they are located. The Mind Trust works to ensure that every student in Indianapolis, no exceptions, has access to a great school.

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Indianapolis schools are meeting students' unique needs.

Alicia Hervey

2018-2019 Innovation School Fellow

Tihesha Henderson

2018 Innovation School Fellow

Kimberly Neal

2018-2019 Innovation School Fellow

Darius Sawyers

2018 Charter School Fellow

Aleicha Ostler

Launching Invent Learning Hub, a K-8 charter school

Students enrolled in Indy charter schools make dramatic learning gains compared to students at traditional public schools.

We have built an ecosystem of 12 education nonprofits that support schools in Indianapolis.

Through its Fellowships and incubators, The Mind Trust has helped support the launch of 29 schools in Indy.

In 2014, the Mayor's Office, IPS and The Mind Trust partnered to launch Innovation Network Schools in IPS.

63% of The Mind Trust's current Fellows identify as people of color.

The Mind Trust
1630 N Meridian St, Suite 450
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 822-8102