Indianapolis Parks Foundation leader plans retirement
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation will start looking this week for a replacement for President Cindy Porteous, who plans to retire after 12 years at the not-for-profit.
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Lilly Endowment gives $6.6m to public policy institute
Lilly Endowment is giving $6.6 million to support a new fundraising campaign by Indiana University's Public Policy Institute.
Natural resources foundation aims for $10M, 1 million trees
Leaders of the not-for-profit think the tree project will gain traction because people can participate with very small donations.
IU, Lilly Endowment plan ‘major’ announcement
Top officials from Indiana University and its Kelley School of Business are set to make a “major” announcement Wednesday afternoon likely involving a gift from the Lilly Endowment.
IU getting $33M from Lilly Endowment for biz school
The donation will enable Indiana University to renovate and expand its Kelley School of Business building in Bloomington, which was built in 1966 and is too small to meet current demands, IU said.
City-County councilor, two others indicted in scheme to defraud
A City-County Council member and two associates persuaded an Indiana physician to invest $1.7 million in their foundation and an ethanol-production business they said would fund it, but instead spent the money on personal luxuries, according to a federal indictment filed late Tuesday.
Pulliam trust plans to boost giving for environment
Starting with a $1 million grant to Marian University’s EcoLab, the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust plans to start giving a greater share of its money to environmental groups.
Lilly Endowment gives $4.9M for teaching fellowships
Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. is giving another big gift to help fund the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, which prepares career changers and college graduates to teach math, science, engineering and technology in rural and urban schools.
Grant-makers adapt to post-recession normal
After the financial crisis of 2008, foundations in Indiana and across the country set up special relief funds for their communities. Ongoing support for the one formed in Indianapolis is just one sign of how the poor economy is still influencing grant-makers’ decisions.
Junior Achievement lawsuit swells with defendants
The defamation case filed by former CEO Jeffrey Miller now has 17 defendants, many of whom are accused of posting disparaging comments on websites.
Foundation steps up plans to help teens in foster care
The Care for Kids Foundation, which has its roots in raising money for the former Children’s Guardian Home, will recruit its first class of 14-year-olds this summer for a four-year program called Opportunity Rox.
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.
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.