Bills that passed, failed in this year’s General Assembly
A look at some major legislation considered this year by the Indiana General Assembly.
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Indiana University Center on Philanthropy adding endowed faculty chairs
Forecasts of big growth in executive employment at not-for-profits drives plan to create between seven and 10 endowed faculty chairs.
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.
Simon academies shopping for higher profile
The Simon Youth Foundation is looking to become a leading national advocate of alternative education. With a new president, J. Michael Durnil, the foundation hopes to raise more money, find more partners in the business community, and help the public better understand its mission.
Center on Philanthropy’s ‘Giving USA’ report comes under fire
The Chronicle of Philanthropy says the center underestimated drops in charitable giving during the recession.
WFYI sets on-air fundraising record
Public radio station WFYI will be comfortably ahead of its fundraising goal when an on-air drive wraps up Friday evening.
Blogware exec backs Earth House campaign
Chris Baggott of Compendium Blogware and an anonymous donor are supporting the downtown venue.
Summer grant program for youth emphasizes math and reading
Distribution of $2.5 million in grants is overseen by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.
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.
Lilly gives $1M toward Marian medical school
Marian University needs to raise $120 million for its medical school and nursing programs. So far, the Catholic institution has raised $81 million.
Indianapolis Power & Light announces environmental grants
Projects involving youth received the biggest chunk of money this year from the Golden Eagle Environmental Grants program.
NFP of NOTE: Marion County Commission on Youth
MCCOY champions the positive development of youth through leadership on key issues and support of the youth-worker community.
Millennials accustomed to making donations
A recent survey found that 93 percent gave to charity, but gifts were small.
New Legacy Fund president charged with growing asset base
Consultant Terry Anker hired to lead Hamilton County foundation
Starfish Initiative gets $1 million to expand student mentoring
Gift from USA Funds will allow organization to help more high-achieving, low-income teens prepare for college.
Friends taking next step in theater company’s growth
Best friends Cynthia Collins and Judy Fitzgerald open the seventh season of their theater company in the brand new Studio Theatre in Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts.
Ruth Lilly estate donates $10.7M to Indiana University
Indiana University will receive donations totaling $10.7 million from the estate of late philanthropist Ruth Lilly, the university announced Wednesday morning.
IU ranks in top 10 for private donations received
The 2010 rankings released by the Council for Aid to Education rank Indiana University first in the Big Ten, first among public universities and 10th in the nation in voluntary backing with $342 million in gifts and non-governmental research grant funds.
Captain Kidd’s cannon to land at Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis received a $1 million grant from the Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation to support expeditions by an Indiana University team to Captain Kidd’s ship in the Dominican Republic.
Task force coaxes homeless off downtown streets
An informal collaboration of social workers, police and prosecutors has had early success getting some of the most stubborn homeless people in Indianapolis from downtown streets to shelter or recovery programs.