Our Mission
Where Art Fuels Humanity
To empower individuals to make informed, meaningful contributions by promoting transparency
and direct involvement in transformative projects that yield significant, lasting benefits for communities both locally and globally..
Daniel Gupta:
A Life Led by Impact
Born in Chicago and raised in Bloomington, Indiana, Daniel Gupta grew up in a household shaped by philosophy and academia. His parents, Leah Savion (Cognitive Science) and Anil Gupta (Philosophy), are both college professors, instilling in him a deep sense of curiosity and critical thinking from an early age.
Daniel’s path was not traditional. Rebellious and independent, he rejected authority, eventually getting kicked out of high school in his junior year. He earned his GED and graduated early from Indiana University Bloomington with a degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Entrepreneurship was the only path that made sense to Daniel.
From Automotive to Advocacy
With no experience in the automotive industry, Daniel started selling used cars out of his driveway. Alongside partner Brian Svarczkopf, he built Premium & Exotic Wholesale into the largest custom hauler truck company in the U.S.
While growing his business, Daniel also invested in real estate—but by the age of 25, he began asking himself a deeper question: How can I use what I’m building to make the world a better place?
From Giving Back to Building Forward
Restless traveling in many third-world countries exposed Daniel to the enormous waste of human potential—especially artistically and academically. He deliberately sought out underserved artists, supporting their work through direct purchase and connection. Over time, Daniel saw the need for deeper, more sustainable impact.
He moved from one-time giving to strategic projects—often focused on children, schools, and villages lacking resources. What started as donations of food or supplies evolved into infrastructure, education, and long-term community support.
A Shared Mission, Born in Nicaragua
In 2013, Daniel met Jonatan Espinoza, an extraordinary artist in Nicaragua. Years later, Daniel returned to find him again—not just to reconnect, but to ask: What does your community need?
Jonatan, also an architect and engineer, proposed a playground. He designed and built it with his team—and the results were transformative.
Daniel then hired Jonatan full time to lead humanitarian projects in Nicaragua and to continue his painting. In 2024, Daniel brought Jonatan and his family of four to Bloomington, Indiana, giving them a new life and continuing their shared mission to use art as a tool for global change.
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At its core, IAP is about making the world a better place—and bringing people together to do it.
Whether through partnerships, sponsorships, or on-the-ground support, there are countless ways to get involved.