United Way nearly hits $40 million goal
United Way of Central Indiana CEO Ellen Annala is thankful for the $38.8 million in pledges to its annual campaign, although it didn’t quite reach its $40 million fund-raising goal.
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Reeve Foundation backs athletes with disabilities
The Reeve foundation is supporting the Brawlers this year with a $16,645 grant to Rehabilitation Hospitals of Indiana Sports
Program.
Pulliam Trust steps up aid for needy people
The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust will give $2.27 million to human service organizations, which are dealing with increased
demand for food and shelter as people lose their jobs, or their homes to foreclosure
NFP of NOTE: Dads Inc.
Dads Inc. provides support and education for fathers to develop healthy relationships and positive involvement in the lives
of their children.
Girl Scouts taught lifelong lessons
Some of Indiana’s most high-profile women have something in common beyond their gender and community status: They were Girl
Scouts.
Hall of Fame stories teach lessons
Judging acts of heroism for the American Red Cross Hall of Fame program is always an education and inspiration. It’s powerful stuff to read about professionals going above and beyond the call of duty and about ordinary citizens stepping outside their comfort zones on impulse to save a fellow human being. This year, it struck […]
Kresge Foundation grants $1.5M to Children’s Museum
A $1.5 million Kresge Foundation grant will help The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis close in on its $74 million fund-raising
goal.
A merger of education and art
The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit that supports education reform, is sponsoring an art show March 6 at the Harrison Center for the Arts.
Pulliam Trust sponsors support for addicts
The recovery experts at Fairbanks Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center last year launched a recovery management program, thanks to a $200,000 grant from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust.
DeHaan’s Christel House plots high school, foreign growth
Christel House Academy, a K-8 charter school, launched a campaign this year to raise money for a $5 million high school, with classes starting in the 2010-2011 school year.
Cookie revenue spread thin
Ever wondered, as you shell out $3.50 for each of those precious boxes of cookies, how much cash goes directly to the Girl Scout troop?
NFP of NOTE: Indianapolis Art Center
The Indianapolis Art Center works to engage, enlighten and enhance our communities through art education, participation
and observation.
Family foundations represent nearly $1 billion in Hoosier assets
Although family foundations may grant as little as $50,000 in a year, these foundations wield influence over other philanthropists, and one advocate says they could help guide the spending of billions of economic stimulus money.
Pacers Foundation keeps giving
The Pacers Foundation Inc. eclipsed more than $700,000 in giving in 2008, according to Pacers Foundation Executive Director Jami Marsh.
Orchestra lays off eight as donations, ticket sales drop
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will look to volunteers to help cover the work done by eight people who were laid off last week in a move to trim $600,000, or 2 percent, from the $29.5 million annual budget.
Project plants seeds of academic success
United Way is spending $114,000 to bring Project Seed, a program with specially trained math experts, to 11 Indianapolis Public Schools.
Not-for-profit governance needs to be taken seriously
Many boards of directors have not taken to heart their responsibilities, opting instead for the easier route of trusting management and operating personnel.
Arts leaders brainstorm for new funding streams
A panel convened by IBJ discusses the lack of funding dilemma and need for broad-based support in the Indianapolis arts community.
IU scores with ‘Philanthropy 50’ gifts
Two Indiana businessmen, Michael Maurer and the late Jesse Cox, made the Philanthropy 50 with enormous gifts to Indiana University in 2008.
NFP of NOTE: Fairbanks
Fairbanks is focused on recovery from alcohol and other drug problems, serving as a resource to improve the well-being
of individuals, families and communities by offering hope and support through its programs and services.