White River State Park returns $30M crane bay grant to Lilly Endowment
A demolition ended plans to turn the crane bay structure into an events pavilion that could host farmers markets, weddings, corporate gatherings and other activities.
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$80 million gift to fund new athletic complex at DePauw
The funding commitment from a DePauw alumnus will fund the construction of a new, 70,000-square-foot athletic stadium and sports performance center.
Butler University unveils $325M fundraising campaign, largest in school history
The “Boldly Butler” campaign and accompanying strategic plan aim to transform the Indianapolis campus and broaden Butler’s reach locally and beyond.
Christel House International to open schools in Nepal, Colombia
The educational not-for-profit founded in 1998 by the late businesswoman and philanthropist Christel DeHaan is making its first major global expansion since her death in 2020.
Bill Taft: Foundations helping to offset government funding cuts
While community foundations typically invest their assets in Wall Street stocks and funds, a growing number are expanding their impact by investing their capital into local economic development.
Zionsville organization helps adults with disabilities find work
Watch Us Farm is a nonprofit with an ambitious plan to grow and develop its program that provides job training and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Midwest Food Bank of Indiana unveils $9M fundraising campaign for new Indy-area warehouse
A new 50,000-square-foot facility would help consolidate and streamline operations, the food bank said.
Foundations step in to offer $37M lifeline to public media
President Donald Trump’s rescissions bill eliminated $1.1 billion in federal funding from PBS and NPR stations over the next two years.
Gayle Cook, philanthropist and co-founder of Cook companies, dies at 91
Gayle Cook was known for her work in historic preservation—most notably for spearheading the restoration and preservation of the West Baden Springs and French Lick resorts.
Q&A: Ahmed Young, incoming leader of the Indianapolis Foundation, on going from Walmart to philanthropy
Ahmed Young, who is making the jump from the No. 1 company in the Fortune 500 to leading the 110-year-old Indianapolis Foundation, says the key to success is always about relationships.
Indianapolis Foundation names Ahmed Young as president and CEO
Young has been director of public and government affairs in Walmart’s Corporate Affairs division since January 2022. He previously held several leadership positions in education, government and law in Indianapolis.
Riley Children’s Foundation names new CEO
Incoming CEO and president Courtney Roberts most recently served as president of the Ivy Tech Foundation.
Young’s support helps foundations avoid tax increase in new Trump legislation
Sen. Todd Young of Indiana and Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma advocated to remove the provision which, at the high end, would levy a tax of 10% on the investment earnings of philanthropic foundations with more than $5 billion in assets.
Indy’s WNBA All-Star Host Committee invests $1M in youth empowerment programming, projects
The city’s WNBA All-Star Host Committee has unveiled several Legacy Projects, aimed at improving the lives of Hoosier youth and families.
Fairbanks Foundation awards $13M to create new statewide apprenticeship program
The first students in the Career Apprenticeship Pathway, or INCAP, will start in fall 2026 and split time between school and the workplace.
IBJ names inaugural Nonprofit Excellence Award winners
Fourteen organizations, four individuals and four companies will be honored on Aug. 5 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Colts nominated for ESPYS humanitarian award for Kicking the Stigma initiative
The Sports Humanitarian Awards, presented annually by ESPN as part of ESPYS Week, honor athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry for making a positive impact on society.
Warren Buffett announces $6B in donations to 5 foundations
The largest tranche is going to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, which will receive 9.4 million shares of Berkshire Hathaway.
Charitable giving was up in 2024, according to new Giving USA report
Strong performance by companies, particularly in the tech sector, pushed corporate giving up 6%, to a record amount.
Boxer Alphonso Bailey’s redemption story fuels philanthropic rally
The 1979 Shortridge High graduate fell in with the wrong crowd and eventually landed in prison. He found redemption there by embracing boxing and faith, and is now helping others through those same tools.