Conservationists vie for zoo’s $250,000 Indianapolis Prize
The Indianapolis Zoo on Tuesday announced the six finalists for this year’s $250,000 Indianapolis Prize, which is considered the world’s leading award for animal conservation.
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Donation of nickel mine could mean fortune for Purdue
Based on current numbers, Purdue’s stake could eventually top $100 million over the next three decades.
Children’s Museum prepares to invest millions on new programs, exhibits, upgrades
Three temporary exhibits will open this year, and a handful of existing spaces will receive substantial upgrades—including the popular Dinosphere space.
Land trust secures final property for nature preserve along White River
The Central Indiana Land Trust Inc. plans to open the 12.2-acre White River Bluffs Nature Preserve in 2021.
IU business school lands $16M gift from late alum’s foundation
The donation came from the family foundation of Brian Jellison, an Indiana University native who went on to become one of the country’s highest-paid CEOs.
Goodwill lands building donation for east-side Excel Center
Longtime commercial real estate executive Gene Zink has donated a 20,298-square-foot building at 3919 Meadows Drive to Goodwill. The Excel Center program has been leasing the 59-year-old former Bible college building near Rural and 38th streets since July 2011.
Last year, 45 donors gave big gifts worth nearly $411.6 million
Indiana University last year received some of its largest donations ever as it began to wind down its eight-year, $3 billion capital campaign.
Four Indianapolis-area donations were at least $2 million
Most of the biggest gifts of 2019 went to higher education institutions outside the Circle City, but not-for-profits in the Indianapolis area did snag a few seven-figure donations. Here are the top four local gifts. $5 million Recipient: Butler University Donors: Craig Fenneman and Mary Stover-Fenneman For: Several projects, including the upcoming expansion and renovation […]
Q&A: Valuing more than profits with ‘conscious capitalism’
A not-for-profit that encourages companies to expand their value systems beyond profits has opened a chapter in Indianapolis.
Charitable groups for youths land $55M to boost financial stability
The grants from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. range from $1 million to $7.5 million. They’re intended to help establish endowments, strengthen staffing and recruit volunteers and donors.
Gleaners hits huge milestone while distributing record amount of food
Launched in 1980, the food bank crossed the threshold this year of delivering more than half a billion pounds of goods over the life of the organization. And it’s ramping up aggressive plans to more than double its annual distribution total.
Incoming zoo CEO seeks to continue momentum
Rob Shumaker, now president of the zoo, will take over as CEO for the retiring Michael Crowther in early January.
To raise cash, Lilly Endowment unloads more Eli Lilly stock
For the Lilly Endowment, a good year means it’s time to cash in.
Holcomb opts in to accepting refugees
Gov. Eric Holcomb is giving the green light for federal officials to continue placing refugees in Indiana, following in the footsteps of a growing group of governors.
Lilly Endowment ranks as second-largest private foundation
The endowment’s assets reached $15.1 billion at the end of 2018, pushing it ahead of the Ford Foundation and the J. Paul Getty Trust, which had assets of $13.1 billion and $13.2 billion, respectively.
Merged not-for-profit group to push redevelopment out to townships
Renew Indianapolis will merge with the King Park Development Corp. on Jan. 1.
Philanthropy-focused software firm planning to add 110 employees
Selfless.ly Inc. announced plans Thursday to grow operations significantly over the next four years as it expands operations in downtown Indianapolis.
Cummins CEO challenges execs to serve all stakeholders, not self-interests
On Friday morning at Engage Indiana 2019, Tom Linebarger evangelized for a model of doing business that emphasizes maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders—employees, community leaders, corporate partners, government officials and shareholders—rather than only focusing on self-serving interests.
IBJ Podcast: How an Indy group will use $11.6 million to help black students achieve
Host Mason King talks with the Center for Leadership Development’s president, Dennis Bland, about how a Lilly Endowment grant will expand the group’s programs to help minority students achieve in school and in life.
Lilly Endowment to invest $50M in helping poor residents move up economic ladder
The endowment is soliciting proposals from not-for-profit organizations—and is encouraging those groups to collaborate with each other or with companies and governmental agencies on their efforts.