Profiles
Every issues offers a new addition to our growing list of organization profiles where you can view mission statements and learn about their role in the community. You may also Get To Know some of the people, places and programs that embody our nonprofit community in Central Indiana. If you would like to submit or update a FREE ORGanizer profile listing or a Get To Know profile, e-mail profile@ORGmag.com.
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The ORGanizer
Learn more about the mission statements and leadership in our nonprofit community and then get involved!
While we make every effort to update the names of those in leadership roles, please note that all listings are subject to change.
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Art with a Heart [established 2002]
Executive Director: Carol Conrad
Board President: Patrick Gibbons, Walker Information
Mission Statement: to provide hands-on visual arts experiences that educate and inspire Indianapolis-area children who are at-risk.
Information: 6002 Sunnyside Rd., Indianapolis, 46236, 823-9555 ext. 60, koart.us/awah
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Asian American Alliance
Established: November, 1999
Board President: Vincent Wong, Roche (2009-10)
Mission Statement: to inspire Central Indiana Asian Americans to serve and lead.
Contact: 1000 E. 116th St., Carmel, 317.818.6699, aaalliance.org
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Carmel Community Players
Established: 1993
Executive Director: Larry Creviston
Mission Statement: To provide quality live dramatic and musical entertainment presentations that expand and develop creative, cultural and educational opportunities for the entire community.
Info: (317) 815-9387
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Indiana Historical Society [est. 1830]
President/CEO: John Herbst
Board Chair: Thomas Hoback
Mission Statement: To be Indiana’s Storyteller™, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and disseminating the state’s history.
Information: 450 W. Ohio St., Indpls., 46202, 232-1882, indianahistory.org
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Indiana Humanities Council
Established: 1971
President & CEO: Keira Amstutz
Mission Statement: The Indiana Humanities Council connects people, opens minds and enriches lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage people to think, read and talk.
Information: 1500 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, 317.638.1500, www.indianahumanities.org
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Indianapolis Children's Choir
Established: 1985
Founder & Artistic Director: Henry Leck
Board President: Brad Arthur
Executive Director: Don Steffy
Mission Statement: The mission of the Indianapolis Children's Choir is to provide quality music education with the goal of attaining the highest level of artistic excellence in choral music performance. The organization endeavors to enrich the lives of youth from all religious, racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds. The program strives to foster the personal and social growth of its members and to promote their sense of self-esteem, discipline, accomplishment, and pride.
Information: Offices located on the campus of Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208, 317-940-9640 Email: info@icchoir.org> Website: www.icchoir.org
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Storytelling Arts of Indiana
Established: 1987
Executive Director: Ellen H. Munds
Chairman of the Board: Kathi Coon
Mission Statement: Storytelling Arts of Indiana has a mission to promote the art and use of storytelling in everyday life. We work to create programs in our community that reach out to share storytelling with others and to help our friends and families develop and share their own stories.
Information: P.O. Box 20743, 317.576.9848, www.storytellingarts.org
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Sullivan Muncie Cultural Center
Established: 1973
Executive Director: Janet Campbell Baker
Chairman of the Board: Peggy Buchanan
Mission Statement: The SullivanMunce Cultural Center has the mission to enrich community life through the preservation, education and appreciation of history and the arts. Established in 1973, the Center is collectively recognized as the historical, artistic and cultural center of the Zionsville community; providing exhibits, programs and other resources unparalleled for a community of its size in first-class, facilities which are sensitive to the historic character of the town.
Information: 205-225 West Hawthorne Street, Zionsville, IN 46077, 317.873.4900, www.sullivanmuncie.org
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Hoosier Environmental Council
Established: 1983
CEO: Amy DiStaulo
Board Chairman: Mike Sutherlin
Mission Statement: Through education, advocacy, and citizen empowerment in Indiana, the Hoosier Environmental Council works to protect and restore the natural systems upon which life depends.
Information: 1915 W. 18th St., #A, 317.685.8800, www.hecweb.org
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Indianapolis Zoo
Established: October, 1944 (opened on April 18, 1964)
Chief Executive Officer: Michael I. Crowther, President & CEO
Board Chairman: Pawel Fludzinski
Mission Statement: The Indianapolis Zoo inspires local and global communities to celebrate, protect, and preserve our natural world through conservation, education, and research, and by providing an enriching and wondrous environment for our visitors and the animals in our care.
Information: 1200 W. Washington St., 317.630.2001, www.indyzoo.com
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Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Established: 1976 as Indianapolis Clean City
President: David Forsell
Board Chairman:
Mission Statement: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. unites people to beautify the city, improve the environment, and foster pride in the community. Our mission is to have a viable, sustainable impact on the lives of residents in the Indianapolis area and the neighborhoods in which they live. We do this through active partnerships with neighborhoods, businesses, youth, schools, community leaders and government.
Information: 445 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 910, 317.264.7555, www.kibi.org
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Foundations & Grantmakers
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Giving Sum
Established: April, 2008
President: Marty Posch, IUPUI
Mission Statement: Giving Sum unites and inspires the next generation to mobilize its passions, talents and resources for innovative community impact.
Information: 317.847.2890, www.givingsum.org
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Legacy Fund
Established: 1991
President: R. Bradley Little
Mission Statement: Serve Hamilton County by providing donors a vehicle for using their gift in the most effective way.
Information: 615 N. Alabama St., 317.634.2423, www.cicf.org
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Women's Fund of Central Indiana
Established: 1996
Director: Jennifer Pope Baker
Advisory Board Chair: Julie Davis
Mission Statement: Women's Fund of Central Indiana is an organization that engages people and organizations in bold and transformative philanthropy to create options and opportunities for women and girls in central Indiana. Women's Fund is a special interest fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation.
Information: 615 N. Alabama Street, Suite 119, 317.634.2423 or www.cicf.org/womensfund
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Arthritis Foundation, Indiana Chapter
President & CEO: To Be Announced
Board Chair: Kevin Mandrell, Brown & Brown Insurance
Mission Statement: Improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
Information: 615 N. Alabama St., Ste. 430, 317.879.0321, www.indiana.arthritis.org
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Damien Center
Date Established: 1987
Executive Director: Merrill C. Kenna, MSW
Board President: Doug Shoemaker, Maregatti Interiors
Mission Statement: To empower persons in central Indiana affected by HIV/AIDS to move forward each day with dignity. To lead the fight to prevent the spread of HIV.
Information: 26 North Arsenal Ave., 317.632.0123, www.damien.org
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Gennesaret Free Clinic
Established: 1988
Executive Director: Rebecca A. Seifert, MSW
Board President: James A. Trippi, MD
Mission Statement: Through largely volunteer efforts, we endeavor to provide competent, accessible and compassionate healthcare to the needy.
Information: 615 N. Alabama St., Ste. B, 317.639.5645 ext. 201, www.gennesaret.org
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Global EquipMed Foundation
Established: 2009
Co-Founders: David Criswell, Dr. Chuck Dietzen, Tom Main
Mission: To make available medical equipment, supplies, and resources in order to create self-sustaining healthcare delivery systems.
Information: 5868 E. 71st St., Ste. 104, Indianapolis, 317.435.8022, www.Globalequipmed.org
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Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Established: 1945 as Indiana Cancer Society
CEO: TBA
Chairman of the Board: Jeff Castell
Mission Statement: Little Red Door Cancer Agency strives to make the most of life, and the least of cancer, by reducing the physical, emotional and financial burdens of cancer for medically underserved residents of central Indiana.
Information: 1801 N. Meridian St., 317.925.5595, www.littlereddoor.org
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Ovar'coming Together, Inc.
Established: 1995
Executive Director: Robin Jackson
Mission Statement: Create awareness among women and the greater community regarding early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer, resulting in earlier detection. Provide resources for support, networking, and education for those women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their caregivers in order to improve outcomes. Support the advancement of research for early detection and cure of ovarian cancer.
Information: (317) 925-5393 or www.ovariancancerIN.org
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Riley Children’s Foundation
Established: 1921
President & CEO: Kevin O’Keefe
Board Chairperson: Jim Morris
Mission Statement: Dedicated to the health and well-being of Indiana’s children through our philanthropic leadership in support of Riley Hospital for Children and its research programs, Camp Riley for Youth with Physical Disabilities and the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home.
Information: 30 S. Meridian St., Ste. 200, Indpls., (317) 634-4474, www.rileykids.org
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St. Vincent Foundation
Established: 1968
Executive Director: Sue Anne Gilroy
Board Chairman:
Mission Statement: The ageless mission of St. Vincent remains unchanged: to minister to the minds, bodies and spirits of those in need. St. Vincent Foundation, the philanthropic arm of St. Vincent Hospitals and Health Services, was created to generate financial resources to benefit St. Vincent and its patients. We solicit and manage donations for a variety of projects, including medical research, facility enhancements, medical equipment, medical education and patient care for people who are sick and can’t afford to pay for their care.
Information: 8402 Harcourt Road, Suite 210, 317.338.2338, www.stvincent.org
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Wishard Memorial Foundation
Established: 1985 as the Indianapolis Health Institute
President & CEO: To Be Announced
Board Chair: John Pelizzari, President & CEO, Fifth Third Bank Central Indiana
Mission Statement: Create relationships with donors, raises funds, engages volunteers and manages resources so that Wishard Health Services may improve the quality of life for patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Information: 1001 W. 10th St., 317.630.6451, www.wishardfoundation.org
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CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
Established: 1974
Mission Statement: Enable older persons and those of any age with a disability to live with the greatest possible independence, dignity, and quality of life in central Indiana.
Information: 4755 Kingsway Dr., Ste. 200, 317.254.5465, www.cicoa.org
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Heritage Place Older Adult Services
Established: 1976
Executive Director: Ruth Ann Schroeder
Mission Statement: To provide older adults with comprehensive and coordinated human services to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles, independence, well-being, and quality of life.
Information: 4550 N. Illinois St., 317.283.6662
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Horizon House, Inc.
Established: 1987
Mission Statement: Wish a commitment to hospitality, respect, and dignity, the mission of the Horizon House is to be an advocate for homeless neighbors and to provide personalized service that empowers them to permanently end their homelessness.
Information: 1033 E. Washington St., 317.423.8909, www.horizonhouse.cc
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Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN)
Established: 2001
Executive Director: Dr. Sally Irvin
Mission Statement: ICAN trains and places skilled assistance dogs with Hoosier children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities, while also promoting job training and life-management skills to offenders who conduct the dogs' training in three Indiana correctional facilities.
Information: 1801 N. Meridian St., 317.250.6450, www.icandog.org
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Indy Reads
Established: 1984 as Greater Indpls. Literacy League
Executive Director: M. Travis DiNicola
Mission Statement: We believe everyone should have an opportunity to learn to read. Indy Reads, a nationally recognized adult literacy program, exists to improve the reading and writing skills of adults in Marion County who read at or below the sixth grade level. We bring together dedicated adult learners and trained volunteers for their mutual growth and for the good of the community.
Information: 2450 N. Meridian St., www.indyreads.org
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Joy’s House
Established: 1999
President & CEO: Tina McIntosh
Mission Statement: Joy’s House is an adult day service that provides an opportunity for aging adults and those living with physical and mental challenges to participate in a social environment designed to improve quality of life, while also offering temporary relief and other supports for their caregiver(s).
Information: 2028 E. Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis, 317.254.0828, www.joyshouse.org
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Partners In Housing
Established: 1993
President: Frank H. Hagaman
Mission Statement: The mission of Partners In Housing is to assist the homeless and people with special needs by eliminating barriers to safe affordable housing through the creation of beneficial partnerships. These partnerships establish an array of housing options, assemble a network of social services, and operate through sound asset management.
Information: 2811 E. 10th Street, Suite D, Indianapolis, IN 46201 www.pihdc.org
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Training, Inc.
Established: 1981
Executive Director: Peggy Frame
Mission Statement: Equips people to become self-sufficient through providing marketable job and life skills.
Information: 333 N. Pennsylvania St., Ste. 900, (317) 264-6740, www.traininginc-indy.org
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WFYI Public Broadcasting
Established: October 4, 1970
President: Lloyd Wright
Mission Statement: As a trusted catalyst for lifelong learning, WFYI public broadcasting engages and enriches our community through distinctive programs and services.
Information: 1630 N. Meridian St., 317.636.2020, www.wfyi.org
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Indy Hub
Established: June 2005
Executive Director: Molly Wilkinson Chavers
Mission Statement: To help create a vibrant and attractive young professional community by connecting young professionals with opportunities for engagement and involvement.
Information: 20 N. Meridian St., #500, 317.624.0248, www.indyhub.org
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Lacy Leadership Association
Established: 1976 as the Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series
CEO: Theresa Farrington Rhodes
Mission Statement: The Lacy Leadership Association (LLA) develops, engages and mobilizes current and future leaders to encourage philanthropic involvement that helps our community thrive.
Information: 615 N. Alabama St., #119, 317.634.2423, www.sklla.org
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Leadership Ventures
Established: 1990 as Trustee Leadership Development
Chief Executive Officer: Ruthie Purcell Jones
Mission Statement: The mission of Leadership Development is to cultivate ethical and responsible individual and organizational leadership in the nonprofit sector.
Information: 303 N. Alabama, Suite 230, 317.636.5323, www.leadershipventures.org
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Junior League of Indianapolis
Established: 1921
President: To Be Announced
Mission Statement: An organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Information: 3050 N. Meridian St., 317.925.4600, www.jlindy.org
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AYS, Inc. (Alliance In Youth Service)
Established: 1999
President & CEO: Ellen Clippinger
Mission Statement: To enrich the learning and well-being of children in a safe, caring and fun environment outside of the school day.
Information: 4755 Kingsway Dr., Ste. 300, Indpls., (317) 283.3817, www.ayskids.org
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana
Established: 1970 as Big Brothers of Central Indiana and 1971 as Big Sisters of Central Indiana, merging in 2002
President & CEO: Tonja Eagan
Mission Statement: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana develops mentors committed to helping boys and girls grow into the next generation of caring, confident, and competent adults.
Information: 2960 N. Meridian, #150, 877.921.2201 or 317.921.2201, www.bbbsci.org
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Child Advocates, Inc.
Established: 1982
Executive Director: Cindy Booth
Mission Statement: The mission of Child Advocates is to protect the rights and well-being of abused and neglected children in order to ensure that every child has a safe and permanent home. Community volunteers assist staff professionals in investigating and monitoring each child's case.
Information: (317-205-3055 or www.childadvocates.net
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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Established: 1925
President/CEO: Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen
Mission Statement: To create extraordinary learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.
Information: 3000 N. Meridian St., Indpls. 317.334.3322, www.ChildrensMuseum.org
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Girls Incorporated® of Indianapolis
Established: 1969
Chief Executive Officer: Patricia A. Wachtel
Mission Statement: Girls Incorporated(r) of Indianapolis inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and boldSM.
Information: 3959 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46205; 317-283-0086; www.girlsincindy.org
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Kaleidoscope Youth Center / Horizons Urban Student Enrichment Summer Program
Established: 1986 / 1996
Executive Director: Rod G. Haywood, J.D.
Mission Statement: Address the needs (as voiced by the community) to promote the potential of a diverse population of children from low-income and IPS School families emphasizing academics, the arts, intramural sports, and social growth. To develop the "whole child" through experiences that enhance self-esteem, foster awareness of community responsibility, build problem-solving skills, and encourage a life-long interest in learning.
Information: 4186 N. Broadway St., 317.921.1040, www.kaleidoscopeyouth.org
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Starfish Initiative
Established:
Executive Director: Joyce Johnson
Mission Statement: To cultivate promising, economically disadvantaged, youth into college-educated leaders by providing them with the individual mentors, facilitating college preparatory high school careers, and offering family-focused support services, instilling in each student the desire to "give back" to the community in years to come.
Information: 814 N. Delaware St., 317.955.7912, www.starfishinitiative.org
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Young Audiences of Indiana
Established: 1961
Chief Executive Officer: JoEllen Florio Rossebo
Mission Statement: Young Audiences of Indiana empowers children to achieve their creative and intellectual potential through arts in education. Young Audiences values the right of every child to have access to the arts and the participatory arts experiences that unlock minds, expands lives, and fulfill creative and intellectual potential.
Information: 3921 North Meridian, #210, 317.925.4043, www.yaindy.org
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Association of Fundraising Professionals
Indiana Chapter
Established: 1979 [as the ICFRE]
President: Tim Ardillo, Indianapolis Zoo
Mission Statement: fosters the growth of development of philanthropy, the fund-raising profession, the Chapter, and its individual members.
Information: 4000 W. 106 St., Ste 160-234, Carmel, 824-0940, www.afpindiana.afpnet.org
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Columbia Club Foundation
Established: 1889
President: To Be Announced
Mission Statement: The Columbia Club Foundation, Inc. supports the acquisitions, preservation and exhibition of items of literary and artistic significance, as well as, restoration, preservation and protection of the Historic Clubhouse.
Information: 121 Monument Circle, 317.767.1361, www.columbia-club.org
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Planned Giving Group of Indiana
Established: 1988
President: James Williams, Noble of Indiana
Mission Statement: increase the quality and quantity of charitable planned gifts by serving as the voice and professional resource for the gift planning community.
Information: P.O. Box 2232, Indpls., 767.9893, www.plannedgivingindiana.org
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Rotary Club of Indianapolis
Established: 1913
CEO: Susan Harmless
Mission Statement: The Rotary Club of Indianapolis is a service organization of diverse business, cultural and educational leaders that provides a significant impact through local and international projects and provides a forum for fellowship and community awareness.
Information: 401 E. Michigan St., #A, 317.631.3733, www.indyrotary.org
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