Ayres Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on community support, education, health, cultural heritage, and youth development, as evidenced by its funding to local food banks, historical societies, and youth organizations. The foundation primarily serves the community in Indianapolis, Indiana, and emphasizes support for faith-based initiatives and women's empowerment through its grants. It actively contributes to general funds for numerous nonprofits, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the welfare of diverse populations and sectors.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid sized Indiana nonprofit with established local programs in community services, education, health, cultural heritage, youth development, or food assistance seeking modest general operating or program support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Indiana or serves Indiana communities.
- • Request aligns with typical gift sizes (many grants under $10,000 and a number in the $5K–$25K range).
- • Clear demonstration of local impact or community service.
- • Capacity to supply basic application items: name/address, exempt status, description of request, and financial data.
Geography
The observed footprint is state-level: in 2023 all grants went to Indiana organizations, and historically nearly all dollars have been in-state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set with 41 distinct grantees across cultural, health, youth, food bank, faith-based, and community organizations, and only modest dollar concentration (top five ~31%).
New Applicants
Based on the two-year record, about 22% of 2023 grantees were new entrants and the foundation provides application instructions plus a named mailing/phone contact, indicating plausible access for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
