Established
2022
Mission
The Indiana Deaf Children Foundation (IDCF) supports Deaf children across Indiana by creating academic, social, cultural, medical, and emotional opportunities. Through the Indiana School for the Deaf, where students and families from communities across the state come together, IDCF helps strengthen access, connection, and opportunity for Deaf children statewide.
What We Do
The Indiana School for the Deaf is more than a school—it is a community hub that connects Deaf students and families from across Indiana. IDCF provides resources and financial support that address academic, social, cultural, medical, and emotional needs, helping children connect, participate, and thrive. We support student programs, experiences, and essential resources that may otherwise be limited by funding, while connecting schools, families, community organizations, alumni, and donors to emerging needs and meaningful ways to help.
Community-Led. Child-Focused.
IDCF is a volunteer-led foundation with strong representation from Deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. We believe the people closest to a community should help shape the support it receives. Our volunteers, families, alumni, educators, community partners, and donors come together to identify needs and create meaningful opportunities for Deaf children throughout Indiana.
Every Child Deserves to Participate Fully.
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, access means more than a classroom. It means having the opportunity to learn in their language, build relationships with peers, connect with Deaf culture and community, discover their strengths, and develop confidence from an early age.
At IDCF, we believe these experiences are foundational to lifelong learning, connection, and success. We work to ensure Deaf children have the resources and opportunities they need to fully participate, belong, and thrive.
LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS GALA—October 23, 2027
A formal evening celebrating Deaf children, the Deaf community, and the people who help create opportunity.
BIG CLOSET & STUDENT SUPPORT
Help provide shoes, clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, and other essential resources for students at the Indiana School for the Deaf.
VOLUNTEER
Join IDCF’s volunteer community and help create academic, social, cultural, and community opportunities for Deaf children.
GIVE
Make a year-round contribution to support emerging needs and programs.
Key Services
LEARNING
Academic instruction • literacy • technology • enrichment
LANGUAGE
ASL • English • communication • language development
IDENTITY & BELONGING
Deaf culture • peers • role models • community
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH
Friendships • confidence • independence • leadership
EXPERIENCES
Arts • athletics • field trips • cultural experiences • community events
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Families • alumni • educators • Deaf adults • community partners
Leadership
Greg Gantt, President
Yvonne Catt, Vice-President
Mary Kovatch, Secretary
Steven Stultz, Treasurer
Foundation Board
ISD Superintendent Kimberly Kause
Tom Baldridge
Mary Dall
Angelica Dill
Tami Dominguez
Debbie Fetzer
Matthew Moore
Colin Whited
Other Ways to Help
Help a Deaf child say yes to more.
YES TO LEARNING
Support educational opportunities, resources, and experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom.
YES TO COMMUNITY
Help Deaf children participate in social, cultural, and community experiences where they can connect and belong.
YES TO OPPORTUNITY
Provide resources that remove barriers and allow children to participate fully in school and life.
YES TO THE FUTURE
Invest in programs and support that help Deaf children build confidence, connections, and a strong foundation for what comes next.
Your gift helps create opportunities that might not otherwise be possible.
Give today.
CONTACT
1200 E. 42nd St.,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46250
317-550-4800
