Who We Are

Indiana Lifelong Learning Projects, Inc. (ILLP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that initiates from time to time discrete projects to enhance the learning opportunities of Hoosiers of all ages.  These occasional projects will vary in scope, size, and duration and be designed to support and complement the endeavors of a range of educational organizations throughout Indiana.

ILLP is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. and serves as a supporting organization for institutions dedicated to strengthening educational opportunities for individuals in Indiana. Key supported organizations include the Center for Leadership Development, CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership, Early Learning Indiana, and Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana.

Board of Directors

ILLP is governed by a board of directors consisting of designees from its supported organizations.

Latoya Alexander Botteron
Chair

President & CFO

CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership 

Kent Kramer
Vice Chair

President & CEO

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana

Erin Kissling
Treasurer

President & CEO

Early Learning Indiana

Dennis Bland
Secretary

President & CEO

Center for Leadership Development  

Our Mission

ILLP carries out its mission by enabling programs and promoting collaboration among existing educational organizations and advancing the lifelong learning of Hoosiers, especially through grant funding. 

ILLP supports, benefits, and carries out the charitable and educational purposes of the following named supported organizations:

Center for Leadership Development (CLD)
Center for Leadership Development (CLD), which fosters the advancement of minority youth in Central Indiana as future professional, business, and community leaders by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attainment.  
CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP)
CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), which works to transform the economy of Indiana in order to create a sustainable prosperity and quality of life for our citizens and future generations.
Early Learning Indiana (ELI)
Early Learning Indiana (ELI), which ensures children throughout Indiana are empowered with the knowledge and skills to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. 
Goodwill Legacy Group
Goodwill Legacy Group, which creates pathways to meaningful work, stable housing, lifelong learning, accessible health services, and foundational resources that support long-term well-being.