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The Indianapolis Foundation Creates Two “Ben Franklin” Funds to Celebrate 100th Anniversary

March 14, 2016 The Indianapolis Foundation has created two $100,000 “Ben Franklin” funds in celebration of its 100th anniversary. The funds are modeled after two created by Benjamin Franklin shortly before his death in 1790 for the cities of Boston and Philadelphia. Franklin gifted 1,000 British pounds to each city; Franklin specified that the funds were to be used for public works and invested and untouched for 200 years before being accessed. Through compound interest the funds grew to $5,000,000 for …Read More.

An English Lesson for Everyone

March 13, 2016 Preceding his death in 1926, Capt. English made a planned gift to donate 300 acres of lakes, woods and fields in Scott County to The Indianapolis Foundation with the intent of establishing a summer home for at-risk youth. In 1970, the park hosted its first Englishton Park Summer Camp, a 10-day remedial camp for children with academic and behavioral challenges, led by husband and wife, Thomas and Lisa Barnett.Read More.

Legacy Fund Announces Board Change

February 25, 2016 Legacy Fund of Hamilton County, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation, announced Mr. Dan Fowler, CEO, Hamilton National Title, LLC, as a new Legacy Fund board director in 2016. Mr. Fowler joins 29 other directors for a three-year term and was nominated by the board’s board of development committee. He replaces Mr. Steve Pittman whose three-year term ended in 2015. Read More.

The Indianapolis Foundation Announces New Board Leadership

February 23, 2016 The Indianapolis Foundation announced new 2016 officers. The six member-board representing The Indianapolis Foundation will continue a 100-year-old legacy of awarding grants that address the greatest needs in Indianapolis and Marion County.Read More.

The Impact of Supporting Artists

February 23, 2016 In 2009, Anila was the recipient of the prestigious Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowship. This fellowship program provides $25,000 unrestricted awards to five Midwest contemporary visual artists annually. Since then Anila’s story and award-winning work has been featured around the world.Read More.

The Sheehan Foundation

December 30, 2015 The Thomas P. and Sondra D. Sheehan Charitable Foundation is a supporting organization of Legacy Fund, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation. Tom and Soni Sheehan focus on improving the lives of children facing debilitating medical challenges.Read More.