United Way revamping approach to funding
Some social service leaders are worried about the shift in strategy toward grant allocations and away from annual allocations.
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Lucas estate controversy continues even as formal appeals process ends
Carmel officials say ongoing negotiations with Forrest Lucas regarding his Carmel estate have not been successful. Now, Carmel plans to enforce a zoning ruling that ultimately prohibited some special events.
IU Health names new Carmel cancer center after $10M donor
The cancer center, which is being built on the campus of IU Health North Hospital, will be named after Joseph Schwarz, who died in March of throat cancer, and his wife, Shelly.
Ball State changes mind about maintaining ties to Papa John’s founder
Ball State University’s board of trustees voted Thursday to change the name of the John H. Schnatter Institute for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise, almost two weeks after announcing plans to keep the name.
Small events build big war chest for Riley foundation
During the past 20 years, Riley Children’s Foundation has raised $500 million, the majority of which has been spent for pediatric research and patient programs at Riley Hospital.
Groups roll out city-endorsed fund to boost local arts, culture
The Create Indy Fund was co-funded by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, Visit Indy, and the Arts Council of Indianapolis.
Longtime leader of Bosma Enterprises retiring next year
Lou Moneymaker, who has been in the position since 2001, plans to retire July 31. He also wil step down from his role on the board of directors for the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation.
IBJ Podcast: At 57, she’s quitting her gig as a top executive to volunteer around the world
Host Mason King talks with Athenaeum Foundation President Cassie Stockamp about why she’s choosing to leave the group she has led through a reinvigoration—and why she’s doing it now.
Indianapolis schools land $7.5 million to fight drug abuse
The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation announced Tuesday that it would give $7.5 million in grants to 24 Marion County schools and districts to help fund substance-use prevention.
Witchey leaves homeless group to join Damien Center as CEO
Alan Witchey has stepped down as executive director for the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention of Greater Indianapolis to take over leadership of The Damien Center.
UPDATE: Ball State to maintain ties to Papa John’s founder; Purdue won’t
Ball State University does not plan to change the name of the John H. Schnatter Institute for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise. Purdue, however, is following the lead of several other colleges that have distanced themselves from the controversial Papa John’s Pizza chain founder.
Humane Society abruptly terminates CEO Stolen
Steven Stolen, who took the CEO’s job in June 2017, told IBJ that he was surprised by the news because he felt the animal welfare organization had been making “substantial progress.”
CICF to tackle stench of racism
The foundation is undergoing a transformation aimed at narrowing the growing gulf between the community’s affluent and poor.
CHIP unveils 5-year strategy to slash homelessness in Indianapolis
The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention on Thursday unveiled a multi-pronged plan that calls for drastically reducing the length of time anyone in Indianapolis spends without a safe place to live by increasing affordable housing and supportive services.
Lilly Endowment sees jump in assets after tough 2016
The Lilly Endowment approved 1,062 grants in 2017 for a total of $537.8 million to 788 grantees.
Federal tax credit will help former YWCA serve homeless
A historic downtown building half a block from the Central Library will undergo an $8.7 million face-lift&mdash.
Struggling neighborhoods want their ‘own renaissance’
The tension between a desire for investment and an inherent distrust of it is occurring across disadvantaged Indianapolis neighborhoods.
Mind Trust lands $3.75M in grants to launch, support local schools
Education reform group The Mind Trust announced Thursday that it has received $3.75 million in new donations from two donors who have been generous to the Indianapolis-based not-for-profit in the past.
Co-founder of young-professionals group leaving executive director role
Molly Chavers on Wednesday announced her departure from the young professionals network she helped create in 2005.
Neighborhood festivals serve up culture with food
Nothing says summer like paying for dinner with a foot-long span of festival tickets.