Marion County Nonprofits Land Grants
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Indianapolis Foundation has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to Marion County nonprofits. The funding will support efforts ranging from recycling programs to library digitization and equipment upgrades.
December 15, 2014
News Release
Indianapolis, Ind. — The Board of Directors of The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), approved and awarded $829,722 of grants to not-for-profits serving Marion County residents on November 11 and December 9, 2014.
The Indianapolis Foundation awarded grants to 16 Marion County not-for-profit organizations demonstrating a commitment to improving the community. Grant allocations support specific projects, programs or operation costs that align with The Indianapolis Foundation's goal of addressing diverse needs in Marion County.
Grant requests were approved by The Indianapolis Foundation Board of Directors and made possible by community donations to the Endowment for Indianapolis (an unrestricted endowment). Supplemental funding for these grants came from five Field of Interest Funds of The Indianapolis Fund, including: The James Proctor Fund for Aged Men and Women, The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund, Christmas Fund, Bertha P. Hartup Trust Fund, and the Fay McBride Fund.
“Marion County is a diverse community with diverse needs,” said Milton O. Thompson, Chair, The Indianapolis Foundation Board of Directors. “For nearly 100 years, generous donors have ensured that The Indianapolis Foundation can provide essential support to organizations that improve our community and address those needs.”
Grant recipients, programs, and award totals:
Christamore House, General Operating Support , $30,000
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, Lifelong Living Communities, $60,000
Indianapolis International Film Festival, General Operating Support, $20,000
Joy's House, Caregiver Support and Education Programs, $65,000
Little Red Door Cancer Agency, Rides of Hope Program, $40,000
RecycleForce. Work Court Program, $100,000
United Way of Central Indiana, Winter Assistance Program, $18,000
Westminster Neighborhood Services, General Operating Support, $45,000
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Library, Library Technology Enhancements, $48,700
Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet HS Library, Computer Replacements, $51,639
IUPUI University Library, Digitization of the history of the Indianapolis 500 Festival, $27,538
Marian University, Marian University Archival Initiative, $130,827
The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, Big Read Program, $10,000
The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, Teen Tech Lounge, $8,350
The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, Streaming Video, $85,000
The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, Young Hoosier Book Award Program, $20,800
The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, On the Road to Reading Program, $35,000
The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund, Minde Browning Memorial Fund (Professional Development Support), $21,864
The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund, Strategic Planning Session for 2015, $5,000
Indianapolis Public Safety Foundation, Holiday Program , $4,310
Riley Children's Foundation, NICF Child Life Program, $2,694
Source: Central Indiana Community Foundation