Basiles’ $500,000 gift to Eiteljorg includes renaming shop
Local philanthropists Frank and Katrina Basile are the first major donors in a $5 million campaign for the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.
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Purdue gets $5M gift from anonymous donor
The money will finance scholarships and efforts to make the school more affordable for students. The contribution includes matching elements that could ultimately provide more than $9 million for students.
NFP of NOTE: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc.
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful engages diverse communities to create vibrant public places, helping people and nature thrive.
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful aims to grow with city
Founded in the mid-1970s as the city’s litter-abatement agency, the not-for-profit Keep Indianapolis Beautiful has grown along with Indianapolis. Now it’s working to strengthen its relationship with volunteers and diversify its funding stream as it aims to increase its impact.
NFP of NOTE: Concord Neighborhood Center
Concord Neighborhood Center offers a variety of educational, health, social and recreational activities to neighborhood residents of all ages and collaborates with other agencies to provide special services for the community.
BidPal pushing beyond mobile bidding
The company’s new fundraising suite offers an array of services not-for-profits can use throughout the year, versus the one-time event help BidPal began offering in 2008.
Conner Prairie draws record crowds, ramps up programming
Conner Prairie isn’t just for summer—or kids—anymore. The Hamilton County interactive museum on Wednesday announced plans to ramp up year-round programming, including more events geared to adults.
Lilly Endowment awards $6.3M to Indy housing group
The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership will use the funds to help qualified residents purchase homes and revitalize their neighborhoods.
Developer donates 50 acres near airport for preservation
Holladay Properties says it's donating the land valued at about $4.3 million to the Central Indiana Land Trust.
Minority business group crosses state borders
The Indiana Minority Supplier Development Council has changed its name to Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, as it executes its national office's plan to consolidate to 24 councils from 36.
Records: Solicitors keep bulk of money raised
Solicitors working for not-for-profit groups representing public safety agencies are raking in profits while the charities they represent receive only a pittance of what’s raised, state records show.
NFP of NOTE: Chimney Safety Institute of America
Foster public awareness of issues relating to chimney and venting performance and safety, and promote the education of associated professionals through technical training and certification opportunities.
Three groups puzzled by woman’s $7 million bequest
The organizations which include Indianapolis-based Hoosier Oncology Group have no idea why an Evansville teacher chose them as beneficiaries.
$10M Lilly Endowment grant to help charities
United Way of Central Indiana’s capital projects fund is getting a $10 million cash infusion thanks to a grant from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc.
NFP of NOTE: Children’s Bureau Inc.
Children's Bureau preserves families and protects the future of Indiana’s children.
9-year-old Kokomo girl raises funds for storm victim
Kyndal Mellady decided to make bracelets and sell them for $1 apiece, allowing her to raise hundreds of dollars for a woman she didn’t even know.
Salvation Army kettles slow to fill in central Indiana
Officials blame the lackluster response on fewer people carrying cash they can drop into the buckets manned by the charity’s bell ringers.
Fifth Third helping to educate fifth-graders
Fifth Third’s local president, Nancy Huber, said the bank is awarding $60,000 to Junior Achievement to create a student bank.
Lechleiters, Bralys contribute $1M each to United Way
John Lechleiter, Angela Braly and two other local business leaders have pledged a combined $3 million to United Way of Central Indiana over the next four years. United Way is trying to raise $42.5 million by the end of the year.
Holiday-assistance program scrambling to help families
Less than a week before its final distribution of vouchers for needy families, United Christmas Service is $285,000 short of its seasonal fundraising goal—and about 3,100 families are still waiting for help. Another 250 have yet to be matched with donor groups who provide food, clothing and toys to brighten the holidays.