Joseph Maley Foundation Inc.

What Joseph Maley Foundation Inc. does

Joseph Maley Foundation Inc. is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization established in 2008 by Vivian and John Maley in memory of their son Joseph, who lived with disabilities before his death from leukemia at age 18. The Foundation delivers youth-focused education and service programs across the Greater Indianapolis area, serving more than 350 youth annually and cumulatively over 500,000 youth since inception. Its programming is structured around three education programs — Disability Awareness (a standards-based PreK-12 curriculum), Hope (mental health awareness), and Puppets (a 'kids teaching kids' model using middle school puppeteers) — and four service programs: Family Support (IEP navigation with pro bono legal assistance), Fitness (adaptive racing and recreation), Junior Board (grades 8-12), and Young Professionals Board (ages 21-30).

The Foundation does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its technology footprint consists of a WordPress-based website (jmf2022.wpengine.com), the QGiv online donation processing system, social media accounts on Facebook/X/Instagram, the Chrysalis podcast, and standard nonprofit event registration tools. Revenue is generated entirely through a diversified mix of individual and corporate donations, foundation grants (including core support from Lilly Endowment, Nicholas H. Noyes Foundation, and OrthoIndy Foundation), corporate sponsorships, event registration fees (Run, Walk, Roll 5K/10-Mile, Butterfly Ball, Golf Outing, Comedy Night, Block Party), CLE course fees ($45-95) for attorneys, and affiliate programs including Kroger Community Rewards and Goodshop. Programs are delivered through district-wide partnerships with four named central Indiana school districts (Carmel-Clay, Center Grove, Washington Township, Westfield-Washington) and a network of more than 70 schools, supported by 13 full-time staff and over 3,500 volunteer hours contributed in 2023.

Name

Joseph Maley Foundation Inc.

Legal name

Joseph Maley Foundation

Website

https://josephmaley.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Joseph Maley Foundation is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit, founded in 2008, that delivers disability awareness, mental health, and inclusive service programs to youth across Greater Indianapolis through school district partnerships and community-based programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Disability Awareness and Inclusion Education Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Disability awareness education
• Mental health youth programs
• Adaptive fitness services
• Special education advocacy
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations from supporters, including stock donations, in-kind services, and general contributions. The Foundation accepts appreciated stock gifts and in-kind services.
2. Event Revenue: Registration fees from events including Run, Walk, Roll 5K and 10-Mile Race, Golf Outing, Block Party, and Comedy Night. Event proceeds support Foundation programming.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events and programs at various levels, providing businesses exposure within the Foundation's extensive network.
4. Kroger Community Rewards: Percentage of Kroger purchases donated to the Foundation when shoppers link their Plus Card.
5. Goodshop: Percentage of purchases from Goodshop retailers donated to the Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Joseph Maley Foundation Inc. operates a portfolio of youth-focused education programs (Disability Awareness curriculum, Hope mental health awareness, and Puppets peer-teaching program) and service programs (Family Support with IEP navigation, adaptive Fitness, Junior Board, and Young Professionals Board) delivered to PreK-12 youth, families, and schools across Greater Indianapolis. The Foundation supplements programming with signature fundraising events including the Run, Walk, Roll 5K & 10-Mile Race and the Chrysalis Podcast.

Product overview

Joseph Maley Foundation operates a suite of education and service programs focused on celebrating differences and cultivating inclusion for youth in Greater Indianapolis. The education division includes three core programs: Disability Awareness (standards-based curriculum on disabilities for preK-12th grade), Hope (mental health awareness program), and Puppets (middle school puppeteers performing skits for younger students). The service division includes Family Support (IEP navigation and sibling support), Fitness (adaptive racing and recreational activities), and two youth leadership boards (Junior Board for grades 8-12 and Young Professionals Board for ages 21-30). The Foundation also hosts signature events including the annual Run, Walk, Roll 5K & 10-Mile Race fundraiser and produces the Chrysalis Podcast. Programs are delivered through partnerships with over 70 schools across central Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Disability Awareness Education Program A developmentally appropriate, standards-based curriculum for preKindergarten through twelfth grade that teaches students about disabilities, acceptance, empathy, and respect. Features comprehensive curriculum guides, thematic lessons, puppet shows, and speaker presentations. Delivered to schools across central Indiana.
• Hope Mental Health Awareness Program A research-based mental health awareness program that equips students with knowledge and practical tools to support their well-being and strengthen relationships. Teaches youth in preK-12th grade with developmentally-appropriate, standards-based curriculum.
• Puppets Education Program A program utilizing seventh and eighth graders trained at summer camps who use child-sized puppets to perform skits on disability topics, embodying the 'kids teaching kids' philosophy. Puppet shows are performed at schools and community events.
• Family Support Service Program Provides resources for families navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, including pro bono attorney pairing, IEP assistance intake, and Sibs Support initiatives including day camps and online workshops for siblings of individuals with disabilities.
• Fitness Service Program Adaptive recreational activities including run2gether, tri2gether, and seasonal Family Fun Days. Offers adaptive racing chairs for athletes with disabilities to pair with runners/walkers for local racing events including 5Ks, marathons, and triathlons.
• Junior Board Service Program A board comprised of students in eighth through twelfth grades who serve as ambassadors for the Foundation. Members gain nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and direct service experience, including planning fundraising events and leadership skills training.
• Young Professionals Board Service Program Provides students and professionals age 21 to 30 with an opportunity to learn and explore service on a nonprofit Board of Directors. Members contribute to fundraising efforts and act as stewards of the Foundation's mission.
• Run, Walk, Roll 5K & 10-Mile Race Annual fundraising event open to participants of all abilities. Features a 5K run/walk and 10-mile race, with proceeds supporting Foundation programming that empowers youth to build inclusive communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 500,000 youth since establishment in 2008
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Indianapolis Sports CorpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting sports and fitness programming for Foundation participants.
• Barnes & Thornburg LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm providing pro bono legal services, hosting Foundation CLE events, and serving as employer of John Maley (Co-Founder). Stewart Richardson serves as series sponsor for attorney education events.
• Globo Language ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Foundation to provide 'Practical ASL Applications for the Classroom' professional development session for educators.
• Carmel-Clay SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-wide partnership implementing Foundation education programs.
• Center Grove SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-wide partnership implementing Foundation education programs.
• Washington Township SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-wide partnership implementing Foundation programming including Disability Awareness.
• Westfield-Washington SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-wide partnership implementing Foundation education programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ability360: Arizona-based center for independent living offering disability services, advocacy, and adaptive programs. Operates in a different geography but addresses an overlapping mix of disability awareness, family support, and adaptive recreation needs.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit delivering a broad portfolio of disability services, therapy, and education programs. Overlaps with the Foundation's Family Support and Disability Awareness work but operates at much greater scale and scope.

Direct peers

• PACER Center: Parent-focused nonprofit providing IEP navigation, workshops, and family support for children with disabilities — closely paralleling Joseph Maley Foundation's Family Support program and pro bono legal pairing model.
• National Inclusion Project: Creates inclusive recreation and learning programs for children with disabilities in schools and communities, comparable to the Foundation's adaptive Fitness lending and inclusive community events.
• Best Buddies International: National nonprofit running school- and community-based programs that foster inclusion and friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, overlapping directly with Joseph Maley Foundation's youth inclusion mission.
• Kids Included Together (KIT): Provides inclusion training and curriculum to schools and youth-serving organizations serving children with disabilities, directly comparable to the Foundation's Disability Awareness and Hope curriculum delivery.
• The Nora Project: Operates a school-based disability awareness curriculum that trains students to lead inclusion lessons, mirroring Joseph Maley Foundation's 'kids teaching kids' Disability Awareness and Puppets model. Both nonprofits deliver preK-12 disability curriculum via district partnerships.

Regional players

• Special Olympics Indiana: Indiana affiliate of Special Olympics providing adaptive sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities — directly comparable to the Foundation's adaptive Fitness/run2gether/tri2gether programming in the same geography.
• Autism Society of Indiana: Statewide Indiana nonprofit supporting individuals with autism and their families through resource navigation and community programs, comparable to the Foundation's IEP and family support work in the same market.
• IN-FORM (Indiana Family and Disability Resources): Indiana-focused family and disability resource network providing support similar to the Foundation's Family Support and Sibs Support programs for families of children with disabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/JosephMaleyJMF
• Facebookfacebook.com/JosephMaleyFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/josephmaleyfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joseph-maley-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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