Who we are
The Pacers Foundation draws on the energy, team pride, and spirit of selflessness that characterizes Pacers Sports & Entertainment to make a difference in our community. We seek to empower young people and invest in community partnerships addressing equity and justice in education, health, and safety.
Making an Impact in indiana
Invested in Initiatives
22
Million+
Reached Across Indiana
5000
Neighborhoods
Of Greater Impact
32
years
The Pacers Foundation seeks to empower young people and invest in community partnerships addressing equity and justice in education, health and safety.
Key Players
- Rachel Simon
Chair - Mel Raines
Vice Chair - Matt Albrecht
Treasurer - Corey Wilson
Secretary - Ebony Armstrong
- Quinn Buckner
- Juan Gonzalez
- Julie Roe Lach
- Michael Lake
- Cindy Simon Skjodt
- Tracy Ellis-Ward
- Erin Bess
Executive Director (Staff) - Rachel Gomez
Program Coordinator (Staff)
- Thomas W. Binford
- Shari Simon Greenberg
- James T. Morris
- Tom Severino
- Dr. John H. Abrams
- Ben Blanton
- Gary Cohen
- Anton H. (Tony) George
- Frank Hancock
- Patricia Keiffner
- Susan Kilkenny
- Robert J. Salyers
- Stephen A. Stitle
- Rachel Simon
Chair - Mel Raines
Vice Chair - Matt Albrecht
Treasurer - Corey Wilson
Secretary - Ebony Armstrong
- Quinn Buckner
- Juan Gonzalez
- Julie Roe Lach
- Michael Lake
- Cindy Simon Skjodt
- Tracy Ellis-Ward
- Erin Bess
Executive Director (Staff) - Rachel Gomez
Program Coordinator (Staff)
- Thomas W. Binford
- Shari Simon Greenberg
- James T. Morris
- Tom Severino
- Dr. John H. Abrams
- Ben Blanton
- Gary Cohen
- Anton H. (Tony) George
- Frank Hancock
- Patricia Keiffner
- Susan Kilkenny
- Robert J. Salyers
- Stephen A. Stitle
Our Partnerships
Latest News
Drive & Dish announced a new partnership with Kroger, MPS Egg Farms and HATCH for Hunger to deliver more than 100,000 eggs to Hoosiers in need. For every Pacers 3-pointer at home games, partners will donate eggs to help feed families across Indiana.
Community leaders and local organizations gathered in Lafayette for a Pacers Foundation roundtable focused on tackling food insecurity. The event is part of the statewide Drive & Dish initiative bringing partners together to turn ideas into action.
A $250,000 donation from the Pacers Foundation and the Herbert Simon Family Foundation will support the Central Indiana Food Relief Fund as Hoosier families face increased food insecurity. The contribution strengthens Drive & Dish efforts to ensure access to nutritious food statewide.
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