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JD Finish Line Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN 352059749 WWW.FINISHLINE.COM/STORE/YOUTHFOUNDATION

The JD Finish Line Foundation Inc, based in Indianapolis, supports youth and community initiatives across the U.S., with assets of $11.8 million and funding activities in numerous cities and states.

Overview

About JD Finish Line Foundation Inc

The JD Finish Line Foundation Inc, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a philanthropic organization associated with the Finish Line retail brand. The foundation focuses on supporting communities across the United States, with a particular emphasis on youth development and community building. With assets totaling approximately $11.8 million, the foundation reported expenses of about $2.9 million and revenue of $3.1 million. The foundation has funded initiatives in numerous cities across various states, including major urban centers like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities. The foundation's efforts are widespread, covering states such as California, Texas, Florida, and New York, among others. Despite the broad geographic reach, specific subject areas of focus are not detailed in the available information.

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Key statistics
Total Assets $11.8M
Total Awarded This Year $1.5M
Average Grant Size $13K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 14,722
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact information
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Financials

Total assets
$11,793,690

in 2024, compared to $10,011,697 in 2023

Annual grants
$1,490,295

115 grants awarded in 2024

Program expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Revenue vs expenses
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Grants

Grant awards
PurposeLocation
$613,152Special Olympics InternationalSpecial Olympics International2600 Virginia Ave NW Washington, DC US2023
$410,000Special OlympicsNational Partnership2600 Virginia Ave NW 11th Floor Washington, DC US2024
$134,430Boys & Girls Clubs of IndianapolisBoys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis615 N Alabama St Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN US2023
$120,000Gleaners Food Bank of IndianaGleaners Food Bank of Indiana3737 Waldemere Ave Indianapolis, IN US2023
$100,000FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUNDSETUP CHARITABLE GIFT FUNDPO BOX 770001 CINCINNATI, OH US2023
$100,000Phalen Leadership AcademiesFar Eastside of Indianapolis Support404 Fawn Haven Court Millersville, MD US2024
$88,895Keep Indianapolis Beautiful IncEmployee Campaign Partnership1029 Fletcher Ave Ste 100 Indianapolis, IN US2024
$45,512Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis2023 Golf Outing, Blue Door Gala615 N Alabama St Ste 400 Indianapolis, IN US2024
$44,000Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro DenverAnnual Partnership Fee, Year 12017 W 9th Ave Denver, CO US2024
$36,118Fidelity Investments Donor Advised FundDonor Advised FundPO Box 770001 Cincinnati, OH US2024
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People

Leadership & staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
MB
Merlelynn Ball
Vice Chairwomen$02023
MB
Marlon Berry
Director (End 12/22)$02023
DB
Debra Bradley
Chairwomen$02023
RB
Ryan Brady
Director (End 12/22)$02023
MG
Michael Gibboney
Dir. & Treasurer (End 09/22)$02023
TG
Tina Grantham
Secretary (End 12/22)$02023
JL
Jessica Lane
Director (End 12/22)$02023
AP
Arianne Parisi
Director$02023
MP
Martin Posch
President$02023
JS
Jacqueline Sykora
Treasurer (Beg. 09/22)$02023
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025