Verizon gives $400,000 to Indiana not-for-profits
About half the amount will go to domestic violence agencies, including the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Network of Greater Indianapolis and The Julian Center.
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Retired Colt launches effort to expand his youth foundation
Former all-pro offensive lineman Tarik Glenn has taken over the presidency of D.R.E.A.M. Alive to become more active in day-to-day operations.
Biocrossroads lands $2.8 million Lilly Endowment grant
The advocate for the state’s life sciences industry has now pulled in more than $25 million from the endowment.
NFP of NOTE: TechPoint Foundation For Youth
TechPoint Foundation For Youth believes that youth should be equipped to address our state’s growing demand for a skilled work force.
Coca-Cola program features Simon Youth Foundation
The local supporter of alternative high schools across the country hopes the soft-drink maker’s rewards program will score national exposure.
Local tech company supports education
ExactTarget plans to start a private foundation in 2012 that will support charities working on childhood hunger, education and entrepreneurship.
Columbia Club nudges aside one foundation, forms second
The Columbia Club has formed a not-for-profit, the Columbia Club Historic Preservation Foundation, to preserve its 1924 building on Monument Circle. The 28-year-old Columbia Club Foundation already exists for the same purpose, and its fate is now unclear.
State fair foundation sets up fund for victims
Hoosiers have already given thousands of dollars to the Indiana State Fair to help victims of Saturday's stage collapse.
United Way turns to coupons to lure donors
In a promotion fit for the economy, United Way of Central Indiana will try to lure donors by offering them access to discounts from national and local retailers.
Timmy Foundation changes name to reflect global reach
The organization that organizes medical teams to serve overseas is now called Timmy Global Health.
Pro athletes’ charities often have limited life spans
Wealth and fame often lead professional athletes to share their success in the charitable arena, but those efforts rarely last much longer than their careers as the organizations struggle to survive in an already-crowded philanthropic field.
Wabash lands $6.2M grant from Lilly Endowment
Wabash College is getting a $6.2 million grant to boost a center's efforts to support professors who teach religious studies or theology.
Chatham Arch neighborhood builds community park
Chatham Commons, at the northeast corner of East and St. Clair streets, includes walking paths, a pergola, brick benches, plantings and a Tom Otterness sculpture that was part of a public art exhibit here in 2005.
Christian foundation sees donations soar
A local Christian foundation is pulling in donations at such a rapid clip that it could double in size this year.
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.
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.
Local foundation joins forces with national grantmaker
Atlanta-based organization has $1.3 billion in assets.
Adviser reaped unusual fee from Health Foundation
Throughout a two-decade relationship with client Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis, money manager Columbus Circle Investors paid a finder’s fee to the foundation’s consultant, Cooke Financial Group in Indianapolis.
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.
New Legacy Fund president charged with growing asset base
Consultant Terry Anker hired to lead Hamilton County foundation