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Steel baron Andrew Carnegie, who populated Indiana and other states with public libraries, believed in donating liberally—and wisely.
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Net Literacy teaches Internet skills to those in need
Teen's brainstorm results in internationally recognized not-for-profit that promotes computer literacy and safety, including programs for financial literacy and computer repurposing for donation to Indianapolis areas in need of the technology.
Few local charities growing their influence outside Indiana
At a time when the not-for-profit sector is buzzing with terms like “scaling impact” and “venture philanthropy,” few native not-for-profits have sown seeds outside Indiana. Leaders and funders emphasize the need the serve the local market first.
Lilly Endowment’s value holds steady at $5.3 billion
Eli Lilly and Co. stock, which accounts for 91 percent of the endowment’s assets, was worth nearly $4.8 billion at the end of 2010, a 2-percent drop over the previous year.
Lilly retiree runs Christamore on smaller budget
Christamore House, a west-side community center that was in danger of closing its doors last year, recently hired an Eli Lilly and Co. retiree as executive director. Bill Scott, 57, took on the job to give back to the Haughville neighborhood where his grandmother and other relatives lived.
Peyton Manning’s foundation doubles giving
The PeyBack Foundation made its largest grant distribution to date, with $800,000 going to 147 organizations in Indiana, Louisiana and Tennessee.
Longtime CEO steps down at philanthropic consultancy
Johnson Grossnickle and Associates in Greenwood announced Wednesday that firm veteran Angela White will replace co-founder Ted Grossnickle as CEO.
Crime-grant selection enters final round
A smaller budget and new selection process for Indianapolis’ crime-prevention grant program has thrown some local not-for-profits for a loop.
Art Center shakeup raising concerns
Indianapolis Art Center CEO Carter Wolf is drawing fire from some quarters over a staff shakeup that he says is needed to grow enrollment at the Broad Ripple not-for-profit. But Wolf insists that won’t hinder progress.
Tennis group seeking $3.5M for new downtown venue
Tennis advocates have identified three near-downtown parcels for a new Indianapolis Tennis Center and expect to make a sponsorship announcement soon that could kick-start the development.
NFP of NOTE: Cornea Research Foundation of America
The Cornea Research Foundation of America is a not-for-profit clinical research organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of vision.
‘Survivor’ star looking for investors for casino game
Rupert Boneham has created a casino table game and is searching for investors to help market it. A portion of the game’s revenue will benefit his Indianapolis charity, Rupert’s Kids.
NFP of NOTE: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
The mission of Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
NFP of NOTE: Marion County Commission on Youth
MCCOY champions the positive development of youth through leadership on key issues and support of the youth-worker community.
Task force coaxes homeless off downtown streets
An informal collaboration of social workers, police and prosecutors has had early success getting some of the most stubborn homeless people in Indianapolis from downtown streets to shelter or recovery programs.
NFP of NOTE: Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc.
Gleaners’ mission is to end hunger by engaging individuals and communities to provide food for people in need.
United Way annual campaign raises $38.2M
United Way of Central Indiana’s 2010 annual campaign fell short of its ambitious $41 million goal, but donations nearly matched the 2009 total.
Housing group gets $6.3 million from Lilly Endowment
Lilly Endowment Inc. is continuing its decades-long support of the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, awarding the not-for-profit a $6.3 million grant to help low- and middle-income families become homeowners.
$8 million estate to benefit 13 local groups
Local attorney Lawrence Reuben has chosen two fledgling organizations—the Immigrant Welcome Center and Grameen Bank of Indiana—for the largest of $8 million in gifts from his mother’s estate.
NFP of NOTE: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.