Indiana Youth Group

What Indiana Youth Group does

Indiana Youth Group (IYG, Inc.) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded in 1987 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, that creates safer spaces and delivers support programming for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 12-24 across the state of Indiana. The organization operates five physical locations spanning Indianapolis, Columbus, Crawfordsville, Evansville, and Northwest Indiana, offering a portfolio of services that includes core community programming and peer support, competency training for businesses and organizations, housing and basic needs assistance, parent and caregiver support services, advocacy in educational institutions, and the Pride Your Ride branded license plate program. IYG is funded primarily through charitable donations (processed via the Network for Good portal and in-kind via an Amazon Wishlist) and grants from institutional funders, most notably a $1,000,000 grant from audiochuck in January 2026 and a $105,000 award from the Christian Theological Seminary Faith & Action Project in 2023.

IYG does not operate a software platform, API, or technology product; all services are delivered in-person at its community locations or through its website's resource directory, and pricing is not applicable since core services are free to beneficiaries. The organization reaches beneficiaries through a community-led go-to-market motion involving events, volunteer opportunities, internships, advocacy, and digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, website), and engages secondary stakeholders — parents, caregivers, schools, and businesses — through competency training and family support services. IYG has 11-50 employees, is actively operating, and in April 2026 announced a CEO transition with a national search underway, signaling a leadership inflection point coinciding with its largest recent capital infusion.

Name

Indiana Youth Group

Legal name

IYG, Inc.

Website

https://indianayouthgroup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indiana Youth Group is a 1987-founded Indianapolis-based nonprofit operating five Indiana locations to deliver community programming, safer spaces, housing and basic needs assistance, and competency training for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-24, parents, schools, and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ youth social services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

Keywords

• LGBTQ+ youth services
• Community support programs
• Competency training
• Housing assistance
• Youth advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: IYG receives grant funding from organizations such as the Christian Theological Seminary Faith & Action Project, which awarded $105,000 in grants to support educational, employment, housing, and mental health programs for vulnerable populations including LGBTQ+ youth.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through its Network for Good portal and Amazon Wishlist for in-kind donations. Donors can contribute financially or provide items needed for operations and programming.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Indiana Youth Group (IYG) is a nonprofit that creates safer spaces and provides community programming, direct support services, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 12–24. The organization also offers competency training to businesses and educational institutions and delivers housing and basic-needs assistance to vulnerable young people across Indiana.

Product overview

Indiana Youth Group (IYG) operates as a nonprofit community organization offering a unified portfolio of LGBTQ+ youth support services, not a technology product company. The organization provides community programming and safer spaces, competency training for organizations, housing and basic needs assistance, parent and caregiver support, educational institution advocacy, and the Pride Your Ride license plate program. Services are delivered through physical locations across Indiana (Indianapolis, Columbus, Crawfordsville, Evansville, and Northwest Indiana) rather than through a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LGBTQ+ Youth Community Services Core community programming and safer spaces that foster connection and empowerment for LGBTQ+ young people ages 12–24, including advocacy in schools, community support, and family services.
• Competency Training for Organizations Training services provided to businesses and organizations to build LGBTQ+ inclusion competency and create welcoming environments.
• Housing & Basic Needs Assistance Direct support services helping LGBTQ+ youth and young adults access stable housing and meet basic essential needs.
• Parent & Caregiver Support Services Family support services providing resources and guidance for parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth.
• Pride Your Ride License Plate Program IYG-branded license plate program allowing supporters to display pride messaging on their vehicles as a form of visibility and fundraising.
• Educational Institution Support Advocacy and support services for educational institutions working to create safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Network for GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline donation platform used by IYG to process charitable donations. Donors can contribute through the Network for Good portal at indianayouthgroup.networkforgood.com.
• Amazon WishlistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Wishlist platform used for in-kind donations. Supporters can purchase items directly from IYG's wishlist to donate supplies needed for operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Trevor Project: The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people. Directly comparable mission (LGBTQ+ youth support) and age band (youth and young adults), though Trevor Project operates nationally and focuses on crisis lines.
• PFLAG National: National nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ people, their parents, families, and allies through local chapters. Overlaps directly with IYG's parent/caregiver support segment and community-based LGBTQ+ youth advocacy model.
• GLSEN: National organization focused on creating safe and inclusive K–12 schools for LGBTQ+ students. Directly comparable to IYG's educational institution support and school advocacy service offerings.
• True Colors United: National organization addressing LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. Closely comparable to IYG's housing and basic-needs assistance services for vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people.
• Point Foundation: National LGBTQ+ scholarship fund providing financial support and mentorship to LGBTQ+ students. Overlaps with IYG's educational support and empowerment programming for LGBTQ+ youth.

Broad incumbents

• CenterLink: Network of more than 270 LGBTQ+ community centers across the U.S. IYG operates as a community-center-like organization; CenterLink serves as the umbrella and capacity-builder for this category of organizations.
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation: Largest U.S. LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization. Comparable in advocacy and corporate competency training but operates at a national scale far beyond IYG's Indiana footprint.

Regional players

• SMYAL (Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League): Washington, D.C.-area LGBTQ+ youth organization providing supportive services, housing, and leadership programs. Directly comparable service model to IYG but geographically concentrated in the D.C. region.
• Out Youth: Austin, Texas-based LGBTQ+ youth organization providing drop-in services, support groups, and education. Same direct-service youth model as IYG but serving a different regional market.

Others

• Lambda Legal: National legal organization advancing LGBTQ+ civil rights through litigation and policy advocacy. Comparable to IYG in serving LGBTQ+ youth advocacy but operates through legal mechanisms rather than direct community programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IYGindy
• Instagraminstagram.com/indianayouthgroup
• Xx.com/iyg_indy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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