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Wheeler Mission lands $1M grant to help with expansion

Wheeler Mission Ministries Inc. said Wednesday that it has received a donation from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust that will allow it to start construction on a new facility next to its shelter at 520 E. Market St. in downtown Indianapolis.

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NFP of NOTE: Camptown Inc.

Camptown Inc. challenges, mentors and teaches at-risk youth about life through outdoor adventure and nature programs that help build confidence, character and hope.

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NFP of NOTE: Rock Steady Boxing Inc.

Rock Steady Boxing maximizes the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease by using non-contact boxing to fight the deterioration of motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function.

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Mel Simon estate quietly showering charities with millions

The estate earmarked at least $1 million for nine recipients, from Butler University and the Indiana University Foundation to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the United Way of Central Indiana, and the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association.

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Endowment assets soar $1.2B as Lilly shares climb

Lilly Endowment awarded $230 million in 2012, mostly to Indiana groups. Its fortunes still are largely tied to the value of Eli Lilly and Co. stock, despite an effort to diversify the private foundation’s holdings.

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