United Hope Foundation

What United Hope Foundation does

United Hope Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered at 6350 Rucker Road, Suite 101, Indianapolis, Indiana, founded in January 2005 by Leon Riggs as the philanthropic arm of LOR Corporation. The foundation distributes charitable grants and financial assistance to individuals, families, and non-profit organizations in Central Indiana, operating three named funds — the Heap of Hope Fund (utility and housing stabilization delivered via John H. Boner Community Center to Near Eastside Indianapolis residents at or below 150% of poverty guidelines), Leon's Hope Fund (disability services delivered via Noble of Indiana), and the Leon Riggs Scholarship Fund (preschool tuition assistance at Early Learning Centers in Lawrence Township). Since inception, the organization has distributed over $1,250,000 in cumulative assistance across more than a dozen beneficiary non-profits including Riley Children's Hospital, Second Helpings, Prevail, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and School on Wheels.

The foundation generates funding through individual and corporate donations (processed via secure.qgiv.com) and two recurring annual events — Indy's Wine & Brew Fest and the Greens for Hope Golf Classic at Eagle Creek Golf Course — supplemented by corporate sponsorships from supporters such as Ketel One and National Bank of Indianapolis. The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint consists of a static website, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages. Operations are lean, with approximately five employees and board leadership substantially overlapping LOR Corporation executive management (Adam L. Hill as President of the Board, Suzanne Storer as V.P., Dustin Plummer as Treasurer), which ties governance and funding continuity to the parent entity.

Geographically, United Hope Foundation is constrained to Central Indiana, primarily the Indianapolis metropolitan area, with no disclosed expansion outside the region. The organization does not sell products or services and has no disclosed pricing model; its economic engine is donation-driven and event-driven, making annual inflow sensitive to event execution and corporate sponsor renewal cycles.

Name

United Hope Foundation

Legal name

United Hope Foundation

Website

https://unitedhopefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Hope Foundation is an Indianapolis-based 501(c)(3) non-profit and the philanthropic arm of LOR Corporation that distributes grants and direct financial assistance to individuals, families, and local non-profits in Central Indiana through three named funds and two annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation / Non-Profit Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Charitable giving programs
• Nonprofit grantmaking
• Community philanthropy
• Event fundraising
• Family assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The foundation receives charitable donations from individuals and corporate supporters. Donations can be made through their website (secure.qgiv.com) and are tax-deductible as United Hope Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from annual fundraising events including Indy's Wine & Brew Fest and Greens for Hope Golf Classic, including ticket sales, sponsorships, and raffle proceeds.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Hope Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that raises funds through donations and annual events to provide financial assistance, grants, and scholarships to individuals, families, and non-profit organizations in Central Indiana. It administers three named programs — Heap of Hope Fund, Leon's Hope Fund, and the Leon Riggs Scholarship Fund — and hosts two annual fundraisers (Indy's Wine & Brew Fest and Greens for Hope Golf Classic), distributing over $1,250,000 since inception in 2005.

Product overview

United Hope Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a charitable foundation rather than a technology product company. The foundation offers a portfolio of charitable programs including the Heap of Hope Fund (emergency financial assistance for households), Leon's Hope Fund (support for individuals with disabilities), and the Leon Riggs Scholarship Fund (pre-school education scholarships). Additionally, the foundation conducts two annual fundraising events: Indy Wine & Brew Fest and Greens for Hope Golf Classic. Since its inception in January 2005, the organization has donated over $1,250,000 to individuals, families, and local non-profit organizations in Central Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Heap of Hope Fund: Program created to financially stabilize households through comprehensive and emergency financial assistance, administered through the John H. Boner Community Center.
• Leon's Hope Fund
• Leon Riggs Scholarship Fund

Products and services

• Heap of Hope Fund Charitable financial assistance program providing utility and housing support to Near Eastside Indianapolis residents with household incomes at or below 150% of poverty guidelines; administered through the John H. Boner Community Center.
• Leon's Hope Fund Charitable program providing financial assistance to children and adults with disabilities served by Noble of Indiana, helping them overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.
• Leon Riggs Scholarship Fund Scholarship program providing financial assistance to needy families whose children attend pre-school at the Early Learning Center in Lawrence Township, supporting quality early childhood education.
• Request for Funding Program Year-round open application program through which United Hope Foundation accepts funding requests from non-profit organizations serving those in need in Central Indiana.
• Indy's Wine & Brew Fest Annual beer and wine tasting fundraising event held in Indianapolis, featuring sponsorships, ticket sales, and raffles to support the foundation's charitable programs.
• Greens for Hope Golf Classic

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1,250,000 distributed to individuals, families, and local non-profit organizations since inception in 2005
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LOR CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2013LOR Corporation is the parent company of United Hope Foundation. United Hope is the philanthropic outlet for LOR Corporation to help build a sense of legacy for its employees. The board of directors is comprised of leaders from LOR Corporation, and the foundation's CEO Adam L. Hill is also CEO of LOR Corporation.
• Kettle OneminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2013Kettle One (Ketel One) is listed as a supporter of United Hope Foundation. The company supports the foundation's annual fundraising events including the Greens for Hope Golf Classic and Indy's Wine & Brew Fest.
• John H. Boner Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005John H. Boner Community Center is a not-for-profit agency founded in 1971 to serve residents of the Near Eastside of Indianapolis. United Hope Foundation assists the center by providing utility and housing assistance to local residents through the Heap of Hope Fund, which was created to financially stabilize households through comprehensive and emergency financial assistance. Household incomes must be at or below 150% of poverty guidelines.
• Noble of IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Noble of Indiana was founded in 1953 by parents of children with Down syndrome and autism. The organization provides an array of innovative services from early intervention therapies for toddlers to employment services for adults. United Hope Foundation collaborates with Noble of Indiana through Leon's Hope Fund to help children with disabilities overcome challenges to achieve their full potential. Recipients must be individuals with disabilities served by Noble of Indiana.
• Early Learning Centers (Lawrence Township)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005The Leon Riggs Scholarship Fund provides assistance to needy families for children who attend pre-school at the Early Learning Center in Lawrence Township. The foundation supports the centers' mission of helping children become problem solvers through quality early childhood education.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• The Indianapolis Foundation: Affiliate of CICF serving the Indianapolis region with community-focused grantmaking and donor-advised funds. Highly comparable operating model, geography, and beneficiary focus.
• Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust: Indianapolis-based private foundation making grants for education, environment, and disadvantaged populations. Direct peer in geography, mission focus on vulnerable populations, and grantmaking approach.
• Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation: Indianapolis-based private foundation funding initiatives in education, health, and economic vitality. Direct peer in Indianapolis geography and grantmaking focus on community improvement.
• Central Indiana Community Foundation: Indianapolis-based community foundation that pools charitable funds and distributes grants across Central Indiana. Direct peer in geographic scope, mission (local community impact), and grantmaking model.

Broad incumbents

• Anthem Foundation: Corporate foundation of Anthem/Elevance Health with significant Indiana presence, addressing health, education, and community needs. Comparable corporate-backed grantmaking foundation model operating in the same region.
• Lilly Endowment: Major Indianapolis-based private foundation focused on education, religion, and community development. Larger-scale incumbent operating in the same geographic ecosystem with overlapping grantmaking themes.

Regional players

• Ball Brothers Foundation: Muncie, Indiana-based private foundation supporting education and community vitality. Comparable corporate-affiliated foundation model serving Indiana communities.
• Glick Philanthropies: Indianapolis-based philanthropic organization of the Glick family/Omega Properties, supporting community initiatives in Central Indiana. Comparable corporate-philanthropy model and local focus.
• Legacy Foundation: Lake County, Indiana community foundation providing grants for local health, education, and quality-of-life programs. Comparable community foundation structure and regional grantmaking focus, though in a different Indiana region.

Others

• Riley Children's Foundation: Major Indianapolis-based nonprofit raising funds for Riley Children's Health. Listed as a recipient of United Hope Foundation grants, representing an example ecosystem partner and comparable Indianapolis nonprofit fundraising entity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/229829217031407
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-hope-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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