Junior Achievement lawsuit swells with defendants
The defamation case filed by former CEO Jeffrey Miller now has 17 defendants, many of whom are accused of posting disparaging comments on websites.
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IU law school in Indianapolis gets $24M from McKinney
The Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis will be renamed Robert H. McKinney School of Law in honor of the retired banker and attorney.
IU law school in Indianapolis to make ‘major’ announcement
The local legal community is speculating that the announcement involves a large donation and a renaming of the school.
Indy Reads to open downtown bookstore
Literacy group seeks more visibility, outlet for used book donations.
Foundation steps up plans to help teens in foster care
The Care for Kids Foundation, which has its roots in raising money for the former Children’s Guardian Home, will recruit its first class of 14-year-olds this summer for a four-year program called Opportunity Rox.
Charities, what do you need most?
Indianapolis Business Journal’s annual Holiday Wish List will debut in the Nov. 28 issue and appear weekly through Dec. 19.
IU unveils $15M donor for biz-school expansion
Bigger and better surroundings for undergrads at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business will be named Hodge Hall, in honor of an alumnus James Hodge, who is giving $15 million for the project.
NFP of NOTE: Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County
Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County is dedicated to working in partnership with low-income families in Hamilton County under the conviction that every person should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in safety and dignity.
Blueprint: Churches, charities shouldn’t feed the homeless
“Blueprint 2” calls on well-meaning church and charity groups to stop delivering food directly to homeless camps. Professional outreach teams report that this enables people who may have addictions or mental health problems to continue living outside.
Not-for-profit manufacturer partners with disabled Marine
Crossroads Industrial Services will team up with a service-disabled veteran to win new business from defense contractors.
Noble of Indiana CEO leaving for new job
Noble of Indiana CEO Clint Bolser told supporters in an e-mail Wednesday about his upcoming move to South Bend-based Logan Center, which also serves adults with developmental disabilities.
Homeless advocates pitch local sales-tax hike
CHIP, the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention, said it wants Marion County taxpayers to create a permanent, dedicated source of funding for housing and services.
Lilly Endowment gives $3.5M to Mind Trust
The money is to be used to expand Teach For America and The New Teacher Project, which train new teachers for high-need schools.
Obscure not-for-profit covering shortfalls in Carmel
The Carmel City Center Community Development Corp. has emerged as a key player in the city’s burgeoning downtown. The not-for-profit 4CDC last month gave the performing arts center $1 million to cover its operating expenses, and it’s expected to provide another $4.5 million through June 30.
Eiteljorg Museum lands $17.1M donation
The museum will put the money, its largest gift ever, toward boosting its endowment and adding an array of interactive features in its galleries.
Ohio River bridge shutdown shrinks casino payments
The closure of Interstate 64's Sherman Minton Bridge linking New Albany and Louisville has reduced profit-sharing revenues paid by a southern Indiana riverboat casino to two counties and will delay officials from repaying $8 million to a foundation.
City’s original Carnegie library hits the century mark
The branch at 2822 E. Washington St. was one of five libraries in the city built with funds from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.
Building services staffer endows IUPUI scholarship
Employee’s entire estate will go toward university’s goal of raising $1.3 billion.
Court case might roil not-for-profit tax rules
A Bartholomew County not-for-profit affordable housing development group is preparing to fight in Indiana Tax Court a denial of its property-tax exemption. The denial has put the organization
$200,000 in debt and its rental homes in danger of tax foreclosure.
NFP of NOTE: Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis
Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis provides education, advocacy and service through programs designed to promote health.