State fair foundation sets up fund for victims
Hoosiers have already given thousands of dollars to the Indiana State Fair to help victims of Saturday's stage collapse.
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United Way turns to coupons to lure donors
In a promotion fit for the economy, United Way of Central Indiana will try to lure donors by offering them access to discounts from national and local retailers.
Timmy Foundation changes name to reflect global reach
The organization that organizes medical teams to serve overseas is now called Timmy Global Health.
Pro athletes’ charities often have limited life spans
Wealth and fame often lead professional athletes to share their success in the charitable arena, but those efforts rarely last much longer than their careers as the organizations struggle to survive in an already-crowded philanthropic field.
Wabash lands $6.2M grant from Lilly Endowment
Wabash College is getting a $6.2 million grant to boost a center's efforts to support professors who teach religious studies or theology.
Chatham Arch neighborhood builds community park
Chatham Commons, at the northeast corner of East and St. Clair streets, includes walking paths, a pergola, brick benches, plantings and a Tom Otterness sculpture that was part of a public art exhibit here in 2005.
Christian foundation sees donations soar
A local Christian foundation is pulling in donations at such a rapid clip that it could double in size this year.
Lilly Endowment’s value holds steady at $5.3 billion
Eli Lilly and Co. stock, which accounts for 91 percent of the endowment’s assets, was worth nearly $4.8 billion at the end of 2010, a 2-percent drop over the previous year.
Peyton Manning’s foundation doubles giving
The PeyBack Foundation made its largest grant distribution to date, with $800,000 going to 147 organizations in Indiana, Louisiana and Tennessee.
Local foundation joins forces with national grantmaker
Atlanta-based organization has $1.3 billion in assets.
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.
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.
New Legacy Fund president charged with growing asset base
Consultant Terry Anker hired to lead Hamilton County foundation
Former Irwin CEO takes helm of New York foundation
William I. Miller, the former CEO of Irwin Financial Corp., which went bankrupt in 2009, is joining The Wallace Foundation of New York as its president.
Housing group gets $6.3 million from Lilly Endowment
Lilly Endowment Inc. is continuing its decades-long support of the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, awarding the not-for-profit a $6.3 million grant to help low- and middle-income families become homeowners.
Foundation defends risky, stock-heavy strategy
The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis is an aggressive supporter of charities that serve people with HIV and AIDS, but that aggression—in the form of a risky investment strategy and big payouts—almost led to its demise.
IU Foundation buys Indiana Landmarks’ canalside offices
The Indiana University Foundation will move its Indianapolis staff from an office on North Meridian Street.
Riley Children’s Foundation picks up Purdue development official
Robin Bellinger was a member of the management team for “The Campaign for Purdue,” which raised $1.7 billion.
City-County Council OKs new crime grants board
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation will administer the city's tax-supported crime grants program, under a proposal approved Monday night 26-0 by the City-County Council.
Indianapolis Symphony’s deficit nears record
The Indiana Symphony Society on Monday reported a near-record deficit of $2.7 million for the 2010 fiscal year. And symphony CEO Simon Crookall said this won't be the end of the bleeding.