INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, the Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), awarded $1 million in surprise grants at a gala celebrating its centennial. The Foundation kicked off a new century of philanthropy by gifting 37 Indianapolis-based organizations and individuals awards ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
Six organizations that reflect the values, history and mission of The Indianapolis Foundation, as well as a commitment to the future of Indianapolis, received $100,000 Visionary Awards:
• Nurse-Family Partnership at Goodwill Industries
• Edna Martin Christian Center in Martindale-Brightwood
• Asante Children’s Theatre
• Trusted Mentors
• IMPD Cadet Program
• Center for Leadership Development (CLD)
The Indianapolis Foundation Fellows program, debuted during the gala celebration, creates a path for a diverse group of young leaders to infuse local boards with innovation, energy and creativity, by removing financial and other barriers. Working with Goodwill Industries, Indiana Sports Corp, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Visit Indy, the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Second Helpings, the Indy Chamber and CICF, The Foundation will place young leaders on prominent boards and for three years, make $10,000 annually accessible for Fellows to activate as new board members.
The Foundation also awarded $10,000 each to Indy Professional Theatre MVPs. The MVPs are: David Alan Anderson, Ryan Artzberger, Rob Johansen, Constance Macy and Rob Koharchik, Robert Neal, Ben Asaykwee, Ben Rose, Lauren Briggeman, Jeffrey Martin, Mark and Laurel Goetzinger.
Ten organizations whose charitable endowments are maintained and managed by CICF were randomly chosen to receive a $10,000 gift into their endowments. Additionally, 10 randomly-selected audience members were awarded the opportunity to work with The Foundation to allocate $10,000 each to a Marion County not-for-profit organization of their choosing.