Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to merge with Illinois counterpart
The combined nonprofit will operate in 40 Indiana counties and 21 central Illinois counties, serving tens of thousands of people.
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Public broadcasting support eliminated in newly passed Indiana budget
More than $7 million earmarked to support PBS and NPR affiliates across Indiana, including WFYI in Indianapolis, did not survive late changes to the state budget.
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Q&A with JGA CEO Lee Ernst, who helps nonprofits raise money
Johnson Grossnickle & Associates helps as many as 65 nonprofit clients each year boost their relationships with donors and raise the money they need to achieve their missions.
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Local Scouting America council set to sell Indy headquarters, western Indiana camp
The Crossroads of America Council is selling the properties in hopes of securing financial stability after several years of losses.
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Damien Center planning 40-unit apartment project next to future headquarters
The nonprofit, Indiana’s largest and oldest AIDS service organization, hasn’t finalized a budget for the project, but early estimates place the cost between $12 million to $15 million.
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Indiana libraries, museums reeling from federal, state funding cuts
A loss of federal funding for museums and libraries—such as a $3.5 million annual grant typically awarded to the Indiana State Library—is having a ripple effect for institutions across the state.
Boxer Alphonso Bailey’s redemption story fuels philanthropic rally
The 1979 Shortridge High graduate fell in with the wrong crowd and eventually landed in prison. He found redemption there by embracing boxing and faith, and is now helping others through those same tools.
Local Scouting America council sells western Indiana camp
In February, the Crossroads of America Council announced its plans to sell the camp as well as its organization’s headquarters, the Golden-Burke Scout Center at 7125 Fall Creek Road North.
Q&A: Geng Wang works to help organizations that give back
Geng Wang and co-founder Michael Jeffrey launched the startup Civic Champs in 2019.
Carmel City Council votes to investigate Christkindlmarkt situation
Additionally, councilors proposed an ordinance to give the legislative body more say in the appointments of people to the boards of nonprofit organizations tied to the city. And Mayor Sue Finkam introduced her plan for a new nonprofit umbrella organization.
Scouting council emerges from restructuring with new CEO, new resolve
After years of declining membership and institutional turmoil, Crossroads of America Council, Scouting America has a new leader who says the organization still offers a compelling model for young people to improve themselves and serve others.
For pair of crafty firefighters, old hoses provide the spark for something special
Scott Carr and Robert Demlow started Brotherhood Designs by repurposing retired fire hoses into American flags and honoring the legacy of those who have served.
Carmel-based trucking tech firm DriverReach acquired
DriverReach’s founder and former CEO said he’s now turning his focus to a nonprofit he launched last year.
YMCA, JCC form partnership to increase member access
Beginning April 12, JCC members will be able to use YMCA facilities on days when the JCC is closed or closes early. In turn, YMCA members will be able to use JCC amenities when the Y has reduced hours or closures.
Indiana Landmarks names DePauw University alum as new CEO
The new leader succeeds Marsh Davis, who is retiring after 37 years at Indiana Landmarks, including 19 years as CEO.
Fair housing groups sue over DOGE cuts that hit Indianapolis nonprofit
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, which says it lost an estimated $30,000 in federal funding, could soon be represented by a lawsuit filed in Massachusetts.
State’s proposed budget could cost Indiana Historical Society its building
The historical society owns the downtown Indianapolis building where its headquarters, museum and archives are housed. However, the state owns the land.
Indianapolis Foundation president steps down after less than 2 years
Lorenzo Esters joined the foundation in 2023 after the departure of longtime leader Brian Payne.
Nonprofit’s lawsuit over the federal funding freeze is part of an ‘avalanche’ of litigation
More than a dozen federal lawsuits have already been filed against President Trump and his administration by a wide range of nonprofits.
Former Gov. Mitch Daniels joins Liberty Fund board
The Liberty Fund is a private education foundation headquartered in Carmel. Daniels currently serves as Liberty Fund’s distinguished scholar and senior adviser.
Jimmy Carter helped put Habitat for Humanity ‘on the map’
Habitat for Humanity went from helping a few thousand people a year when Carter started working with the group in the late 1970s to helping 7.1 million people in 2022.
Scouting fund honoring Jim Morris to help first-time campers
The new fund will pay for half of the cost for a child to attend camp.
IBJ Podcast: Mission of Indy furniture maker ‘is about building other people up’
More than 240 people who have struggled with addiction, homelessness, incarceration and other obstacles have been employed and trained by Purposeful Design. And sales of its high-end furniture cover most of the cost of operation.
Holiday Wish List: How you can help Indianapolis area nonprofits this holiday season
Wish List is our effort to help connect nonprofits with people who can help them. Anyone who wants to contribute should contact the organization directly.