The Indiana Academy was founded in 1970 by the Independent Colleges of Indiana Foundation, which officially became part of the Independent Colleges of Indiana when the two organizations merged in July 2005. It exists to encourage and promote charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes in conjunction with those institutions sponsoring these purposes in the State of Indiana.

The Academy was established to further the development of business, public service, higher education, the arts and sciences, literature, and the general culture of the State through recognition of individual leadership, achievement, and philanthropy designed to promote these ends.

The Academy nominates and elects citizens of the State of Indiana to membership in The Academy in recognition of their contributions to cultural, scientific, literary, civic, religious, and educational development within the State.

The program of The Indiana Academy is maintained through the support of the Tony and Mary Fendrich Hulman Endowment Fund and donations from members of The Indiana Academy. Established in 1983, this fund perpetuates The Academy as a source of inspiration and strength. All who value The Academy are grateful for the generosity and goodwill expressed by the Endowment and members of the Academy.

Governance

The Academy Medallion

Active Membership

Honorary Membership

Posthumous Membership

2007 Inductees (.pdf file)