Center for Interfaith Cooperation

What Center for Interfaith Cooperation does

Center for Interfaith Cooperation (CIC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, that convenes people across 40+ faith traditions in Central Indiana for interfaith dialogue, community service, and religious literacy education. Its core programmatic offerings are Religious Literacy + Workshops, Service + Community Engagement, and the Interfaith Youth Ambassadors program (serving rising 10th–12th graders), supplemented by signature events including the annual Festival of Faiths, the Interfaith Banquet, and the Power of Women in Faith High Tea. Recent initiatives include Pilgrim Pairs: Exploring Faith + Religious Liberty (a Lilly Endowment–funded cohort pairing 12 faith communities in six interfaith pairs, launched January 2026 with curriculum adapted from Interfaith Philadelphia), the ENVISION Youth Art Workshop, the Interfaith Youth Gathering, and the Taboo Topics virtual Lunch & Learn Series.

CIC operates as a community convener rather than a technology platform. There is no proprietary software, mobile app, AI capability, or digital product; all "products" are physical in-person programs and events (with one virtual dialogue series as a partial exception). Operations are run by a small staff of approximately five to six named professionals, including Executive Director Rev. Erin Hougland Glass, Director of Development & Marketing Kevin Martin, Business Manager David Love, Project Manager Rebecca Orisadare, and Artist-in-Residence Sherrita Niles.

The organization is funded through a diversified nonprofit revenue mix: monthly individual donor subscriptions at $15, $25, and $50 tiers; major gifts and planned giving; corporate and foundation grants (including a notable Lilly Endowment grant underwriting Pilgrim Pairs); and in-kind donations. Stakeholder segments include faith communities (primary), high-school youth (primary), corporations and civic organizations such as the Eli Lilly AMECA Group, Salesforce Faithforce Indy, the Marion County Public Health Department, and the NCAA Impact Forum (secondary), and the general public. Geographic scope is regional (Central Indiana) only, with no disclosed plans to expand beyond that market, and annual reach is on the order of 1,750+ participants across the programming portfolio.

Name

Center for Interfaith Cooperation

Legal name

Center for Interfaith Cooperation

Website

https://indycic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Center for Interfaith Cooperation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 and based in Indianapolis that convenes 40+ faith traditions across Central Indiana for interfaith dialogue, youth leadership programs, community service, and religious literacy education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interfaith Community Programs

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Faith Pilgrimage & Interfaith Tour Operators (THAKAHAG)

Keywords

• Interfaith education programs
• Religious literacy workshops
• Community engagement services
• Youth leadership development
• Faith community building

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly giving program with three tiers: Friend of CIC ($15/month), Interfaith Advocate ($25/month), and Champion of Pluralism ($50/month). Donations are tax-deductible as CIC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2. Major Gifts and Planned Giving: Accepts gifts of stock, securities, bequests, and endowments. Contact made through Kevin Martin at [email protected].
3. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Funded by foundations including Lilly Endowment for specific initiatives like the Pilgrim Pairs Project. Also receives support from corporate partners for workshops and programming.
4. In-Kind Donations: Accepts event space, food and beverages, and other in-kind contributions to support programs and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Center for Interfaith Cooperation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that convenes people of different faith traditions and spiritual perspectives in Central Indiana through interfaith dialogue sessions, religious literacy workshops, sacred space tours, community service projects, and youth leadership programs. Signature offerings include the Interfaith Youth Ambassadors program, the annual Festival of Faiths, the Pilgrim Pairs initiative on religious liberty, and recurring Lunch & Learn series.

Product overview

Center for Interfaith Cooperation is a nonprofit organization (not a technology product company) that offers community programs focused on interfaith cooperation. Their core programs include Religious Literacy + Workshops, Service + Community Engagement, and the Interfaith Youth Ambassadors program. Signature events include the annual Festival of Faiths, Interfaith Banquet, and The Power of Women in Faith (High Tea). Additional initiatives include Pilgrim Pairs exploring religious liberty, ENVISION Youth Art Workshops, and the Taboo Topics Lunch & Learn series. These programs are offered as standalone offerings rather than a unified platform with add-on modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Religious Literacy + Workshops Educational workshops and programming that help organizations, schools, and community groups explore faith traditions through interfaith dialogue, cohort programs, sacred space tours, and event partnership services.
• Service + Community Engagement Community-focused programs connecting people across faith traditions through collaborative service projects including earth care initiatives, health and wellness programs, and art and music activities.
• Interfaith Youth Ambassadors Leadership development program for high school students (rising 10th-12th graders) that explores faith, leadership, and service through shared meals, conversations, sacred space tours, and hands-on skill building across religious traditions.
• Festival of Faiths Annual gathering at Garfield Park bringing together all religious, spiritual, and non-religious perspectives to celebrate Central Indiana's diversity through performances, cultural food, interactive booths, and interfaith dialogue.
• Pilgrim Pairs: Exploring Faith + Religious Liberty Intentional partnership initiative pairing twelve faith communities across Central Indiana in six interfaith cohorts to explore religious liberty through guided curriculum adapted from Interfaith Philadelphia's Passport to Understanding program.
• ENVISION Youth Art Workshop Youth art program inviting young people ages 20 and under to create and display art expressing their vision of religious freedom, with guided workshops and an opening reception exhibition.
• Interfaith Youth Gathering Youth event bringing together high school students and college freshmen/sophomores from across faith traditions for dialogue, shared activities, and a free meal at the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana.
• Taboo Topics: Lunch & Learn Series Virtual lunch & learn series featuring facilitated conversations on complex or challenging topics in faith traditions, bringing together speakers from different backgrounds for honest dialogue.
• The Power of Women in Faith (High Tea Event) Annual event celebrating women whose faith and courage strengthen communities, featuring tea, poetry, song, and conversation about spirituality, strength, and wellness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1750+ participants engaged in dialogue, events, and learning annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Interfaith PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026Partnership adapted from Interfaith Philadelphia's Passport to Understanding© curriculum for local Central Indiana context. Interfaith Philadelphia provides curriculum expertise and hosts the culminating Philadelphia pilgrimage for Pilgrim Pairs cohort participants.
• 12 Faith Communities (Pilgrim Pairs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating faith communities include: Allisonville Christian Church, Fairfield Friends Meeting, Haughville Seventh-day Adventist Church, Hindu Temple of Central Indiana, Indiana Buddhist Center, Indianapolis Family Church, Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Indianapolis Muslim Community Association (IMCA), Nur-Allah Islamic Center, Roberts Park United Methodist Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Trinity Episcopal Church.
• Eli Lilly and Company (AMECA Group)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner receiving religious literacy workshops and interfaith programming through the AMECA Group initiative.
• Salesforce (Faithforce Indy)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner engaged through Faithforce Indy program, providing interfaith dialogue and education opportunities.
• Marion County Public Health DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and wellness programming collaboration connecting communities and faith leaders with health resources and conversations.
• Hendricks County Community FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner hosting community workshop programs on religious literacy.
• NCAA Impact ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports organization partnership through Impact Forum for interfaith programming.
• Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent-to-Student program collaboration where Jewish high school students lead educational presentations for Interfaith Youth Ambassador Program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding: National nonprofit that promotes religious tolerance through workplace and education programs. Closely comparable to CIC's religious literacy workshops and corporate training offerings (e.g., Eli Lilly, Salesforce).
• Interfaith America (formerly IFYC): National interfaith organization focused on building interfaith leadership on college campuses and beyond. Operates the same on-the-ground interfaith convening model, has a broader national footprint, and competes for similar foundation funding.
• Interfaith Philadelphia: National interfaith organization that created the Passport to Understanding curriculum which CIC has adapted for its Pilgrim Pairs Project. Operates the same model of dialogue cohorts, sacred space tours, and community convening in the Philadelphia region.
• Indiana Interfaith Center (proposed/affiliated entities): Affiliate or successor peer organizations operating in the Indiana interfaith space. Comparable regional peers serving overlapping faith communities in Central Indiana.
• Interfaith Center of New York: New York-based interfaith organization offering dialogue training, sacred site visits, and leadership programs. Closely comparable to CIC's workshop, tour, and service-learning offerings.
• The Interfaith Alliance: National interfaith advocacy organization that promotes inclusive civic participation. Comparable to CIC's civic pluralism and religious liberty programming through Pilgrim Pairs.

Broad incumbents

• National Council of Churches: Christian-focused umbrella organization for interchurch cooperation. Mission adjacent to CIC's interfaith work but with a narrower religious scope and a longer history.
• Religions for Peace USA: Multi-faith coalition with global reach that convenes religious leaders for peacebuilding. Operates a broader international scope than CIC but shares the interfaith convening and dialogue mission.

Emerging players

• Braver Angels: National depolarization organization that runs structured dialogue across political divides. Comparable to CIC's cohort-based dialogue model though focused on political rather than religious identity.

Regional players

• Interfaith Ministries of Wichita: Regional interfaith organization in the Midwest offering dialogue, education, and community programming. Same model as CIC but serves a different metropolitan area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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