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
  • Quinn Buckner
  • Rick Fuson
  • Juan Gonzalez
  • 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
  • Quinn Buckner
  • Rick Fuson
  • Juan Gonzalez
  • 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

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Latest News

Lilly volunteers bring basketball-inspired learning to over 500 IPS students Lilly volunteers bring basketball-inspired learning to over 500 IPS students

Lilly volunteers bring basketball-inspired learning to over 500 IPS students

More than 500 Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) students tipped off a new season of learning today as the Pacers Foundation launches NBA Math Hoops at 13 schools in a single day.
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IBJ Q&A on Drive & Dish IBJ Q&A on Drive & Dish

IBJ Q&A on Drive & Dish

In this week’s Thought Leadership roundtable, Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle and Gleaners Food Bank CEO Fred Glass discuss Drive & Dish, a food insecurity initiative they launched in Indy that is expanding across the state.
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Pacers Foundation benefiting from sold-out NBA Finals watch parties Pacers Foundation benefiting from sold-out NBA Finals watch parties

Pacers Foundation benefiting from sold-out NBA Finals watch parties

More than 30,000 fans packed into Gainbridge Fieldhouse between two sold-out watch parties for the first two games of the NBA Finals. The price to get in and watch the Pacers play in their first finals in 25 years on the Gainbridge jumbotron was just $5.
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