500 Festival makes public launch of $5M capital campaign
The campaign was privately launched in 2021 and has already raised $3.4 million from more than 150 donors.
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Taylor University announces $20M gift, largest in school history
Citing data from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Taylor said the $20 million gift is the largest ever received by a Christian college or university in the state.
Donor privacy or secrecy? Not-for-profit disclosure bill nears law.
Indiana’s state and local governments wouldn’t be able to require the public disclosure of not-for-profit donor data in many cases under a proposal that is nearing law.
Colts owner Irsay part of effort to send killer whale back to wild
More than 50 years after the orca known as Lolita was captured for public display, plans are in place to return the whale to her home waters at a cost that could reach $20 million. An unlikely coalition involving Jim Irsay announced the agreement Thursday.
Mitch Daniels takes position with Carmel-based Liberty Fund
The Liberty Fund said the former governor’s work will focus on the creation of educational programming and partnerships that will strengthen the not-for-profit’s existing education programs.
Purdue lands $20M gift to develop leaders for pharmacy industry
The donation comes from the former CEO of Santa Barbara Specialty Pharmacy, which services California and five nearby states.
IBJ Podcast: Downtown fixture Wheeler Mission on verge of big transition
Wheeler Mission has been an integral part of downtown for more than 100 years and is intrinsically linked to quality of life issues and downtown’s image. It’s now in the middle of its first leadership transition in 33 years.
Purdue lands $50M donation for new business school
The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation has committed $50 million for the undergraduate institute at the Mitchell E. Daniels Jr. School of Business at Purdue University, the school announced Monday.
More big donors want to be anonymous
Some public interest groups say the rising tide of anonymous gifts to not-for-profits can lead to potential fraud or dark-money abuses, so the groups have pushed to require institutions to list their big givers.
Indiana Landmarks receives $10M Lilly grant for Sacred Places program
The Indianapolis-based organization says the funding will expand training opportunities, build congregational capacities, and assist with stewardship of historic churches.
AmazonSmile’s end is alarming, say not-for-profits that benefited
The e-commerce giant had launched AmazonSmile in 2013, contributing 0.5% of every purchase made by participating customers to the charity of their choosing.
Lilly Endowment provides $20M grant to help youth-support workers
A coalition of five agencies in Indiana that serve youth plans to use the grant to support the well-being of professionals in the industry.
Gold and black brings in plenty of green
Altogether, not-for-profit institutions in Indiana landed 54 gifts of $1 million or more in 2022, for a total of $241 million, or nearly 8% higher than a year ago. Purdue University received five of the top 10 donations.
Tamika Catchings deepens community ties with tea shops, plans for gym
The former Indiana Fever star—now a business owner, mentor, arts patron, community leader and philanthropist—is opening her third Tea’s Me and partnering with the MLK Center Indy on a neighborhood basketball gym.
Indiana Senate panel advances bill protecting donor privacy
Not-for-profit organizations in Indiana would be permitted to keep the identity of their members and donors secret under a bill now advancing through the Indiana General Assembly.
Three new art installations planned for 100 Acres park at Newfields
A $3 million gift from life science entrepreneur Kent Hawryluk is spurring the addition of the sculptures at the park known as 100 Acres.
Holiday Wish List for Dec. 23, 2022
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profits and the things each needs most. Wish List is our effort to help connect not-for-profits with people who can help them. Anyone who wishes to contribute should contact the organization directly.
How not-for-profits help millions tackle their medical debt
Millions of Americans have had medical debt paid by not-for-profits that receive increased support from a wide variety of grantmakers and donors, including MacKenzie Scott.
Q&A: Foundation president focuses on Hoosier health
As president of Indiana University Health Foundation, Crystal Miller oversees $300 million in net assets and 50 employees.
Lilly Endowment gives $39M to museums for religion-themed projects
Grants were awarded to institutions such as Angel Mounds State Historic Site in Evansville and Indiana University’s Lilly Library.