Mayor Joe Hogsett and The Indianapolis Foundation Announce Round Six Elevation Grant Recipients
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett, the Indianapolis Foundation, and the Indianapolis City-County Council announced the sixth round of recipients for the Elevation Grant Program. In all, 51 grants totaling more than $9 million will be distributed to Indianapolis organizations. The funding supports local, grassroots nonprofits working to address root causes of violent crime and […]Read More.
Introducing Leigh Riley Evans, Vice President of Equity and Policy
The Indianapolis Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Leigh Riley Evans as Vice President of Equity and Policy, effective September 3, 2024. As Vice President of Equity and Policy, Ms. Evans will serve on the leadership team for the Foundation’s recently announced Center for Racial Equity and Economic Opportunity (CREEO), an initiative that […]Read More.
Indianapolis Foundation Welcomes Senior Director of Communications Shari Finnell
The Indianapolis Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Shari Finnell as Senior Director of Communications, effective July 15. In her role as Senior Director of Communications, Shari Finnell will lead, develop, and implement strategic communications and community engagement plans for the Indianapolis Foundation. “Shari’s career background in journalism, media relations and strategic communications […]Read More.Introducing Michael Twyman, Ph.D., Chief Equity and Innovation Officer
The Indianapolis Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Twyman, Ph.D. as Chief Equity and Innovation Officer effective July 15. As Chief Equity and Innovation Officer, Dr. Twyman will lead the Foundation’s recently announced Center for Racial Equity and Economic Opportunity (CREEO), an initiative that will amplify the Foundation’s historic commitment to address […]Read More.