August 2016

The Indianapolis Foundation Awards $1 Million in Surprise Gifts at 100th Anniversary Gala

August 27, 2016 The Indianapolis Foundation awarded $1 million in surprise grants at a gala celebrating its centennial. The Foundation kicked off a new century of philanthropy by gifting 48 Indianapolis-based organizations and individuals awards ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.Read More.

Efroymson Family Fund awards 100 percent of original gift in grants

August 10, 2016 Celebration for the 100th anniversary of The Indianapolis Foundation and 25th of Legacy Fund would not be possible without the vision of the Efroymson family, whose generosity has transformed Central Indiana and its community foundations for four generations.Read More.

Thinking about Ben Franklin lately?

August 10, 2016 CICF believes in the power of its Ben Franklin Funds to transform Indianapolis in 2116. If the two $100,000 Ben Franklin Fund endowments, built from donations of $1,000 and $100, are invested for 100 years, CICF estimates they will be worth $100 million each and will distribute $5 million (5 percent) annually to benefit the city of Indianapolis in 2116.Read More.

Month: August 2016

The Indianapolis Foundation Awards $1 Million in Surprise Gifts at 100th Anniversary Gala

Efroymson Family Fund awards 100 percent of original gift in grants

Thinking about Ben Franklin lately?

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