April 27, 2016

Indianapolis Foundation Celebrating 100 Years With Unique Philanthropic Project


Jill Ditmire
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Joseph Duplessis circa 1785 - National Portrait Gallery, Washington

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Joseph Duplessis circa 1785

National Portrait Gallery, Washington

Indianapolis arts and culture lovers are being asked to help shape the city’s philanthropic future.  WFYI’s  Jill Ditmire talks with the Central Indiana Community Foundation's Melina Jeffers about the Ben Franklin Funds project.

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