Charity Partners
Gen Con isn't just about gaming; it's also about giving! Gamers giving back to the community is a key part of The Best Four Days in Gaming™!
Gen Con is pleased to host Women4Change Indiana and Brown Toy Box Foundation as our Official 2025 Charity Partners!
About Women4Change Indiana
Founded in 2017, Women4Change Indiana is a statewide nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis and dedicated to increasing positive outcomes for women and girls in health and wellness, economic mobility, and personal safety and security. We work with institutional partners and individual stakeholders across political parties to equip Hoosiers to engage in the democratic process and advance programs and policies that prioritize Hoosier women.
Women4Change provides opportunities for education, collaboration, activation, and advocacy through a wide range of programs and services. We empower women to make informed choices and organize and advance solutions that grow the economy, workforce, and quality of life of residents.
With a focus on equity and inclusion, Women4Change Indiana helps to build coalitions and develop relationships with cross-sector partners with a goal to increase voter turnout, amplify women's voices in public spaces and advance civic engagement opportunities for women and girls.
To learn more about Women4Change, visit www.women4changeindiana.org
About Brown Toy Box Foundation
Brown Toy Box Foundation is creating the next generation of Black innovators, leaders, and artists, one scholar at a time. Brown Toy Box collaborates with partners and individual dream catalysts to expose Black elementary school students to STEAM careers and activities through play-based learning. Brown Toy Box leverages educational toys, games, experiences, and digital offerings to confidently equip scholars to explore STEAM activities.
Brown Toy Box Foundation works with corporate and philanthropic partners to create a world where Black children are positively represented, equipped, and educated to achieve greatness through equitable opportunities.
“It is our responsibility to normalize Black excellence, create pathways to prosperous careers, and expand Black children's ideas for the possibilities for their lives through STEAM education, purposeful play, and cultural representation. “- Terri Nichelle Bradley, Founder and CEO.
To learn more about Brown Toy Box Foundation, visit www.browntoybox.com.
Past Charities
Since moving to Indianapolis, Gen Con and its sponsors, exhibitors, artists, attendees, and vendors have raised nearly $425,000 for charity.
- 2024 — Tangram and Rose Gauntlet Foundation
- 2023 — Indy Reads and Game Pathways
- 2022 — The Patachou Foundation
- 2021 — Trinity Haven and Take This
- 2020 — (Gen Con Online) I Need Diverse Games
- 2019 — Special Olympics Indiana and Game to Grow
- 2018 — Jack Vasel Memorial Fund and Second Helpings
- 2017 — Child Advocates
- 2016 — The PourHouse
- 2015 — The Julian Center
- 2014 — Gleaners' BackSacks Program
- 2013 — Big Brothers Big Sisters
- 2012 — STARS Youth Foundation
- 2011 — School on Wheels
- 2010 — Pajama Program
- 2009 — Indiana Math and Science Academy
- 2008 — Fisher House
- 2007 — Christel House
- 2006 — Rupert's Kids
The entire Gen Con team sincerely appreciates your support for these charity efforts. Together, we have made an important difference in the lives of those in both our Indiana and wider gaming communities. Thank you!