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Discover how philanthropy is transforming health and well-being across Central Indiana. The 2025 Eskenazi Health Foundation Annual Report shares inspiring stories of donor impact, innovative programs and the enduring legacy of Sidney and Lois Eskenazi that continues to create healthier communities.

The 2025 Eskenazi Health Foundation Annual Report highlights the transformative impact of philanthropy in improving the health and well-being of Central Indiana. Guided by the belief that exceptional health care extends beyond treating illness, the report demonstrates how donor support is helping Eskenazi Health address the physical, mental and social drivers that influence health outcomes.

From expanding access to physical and mental health treatment within communities to investing in innovative programs that address food insecurity and health through lifestyle medicine, each story illustrates the Foundation’s commitment to removing barriers that stand in the way of healthier lives through perspectives of patients, providers and partners.

The report also honors the extraordinary legacy of Sidney and Lois Eskenazi, whose compassion and generosity transformed health care in Indianapolis and continue to inspire the Foundation’s work, highlighting how their legacy lives on through the generosity of donors and the partnerships that are expanding access to health care for all across Central Indiana.

In addition to recognizing generous donors whose support fuels exceptional care and transformative programs at Eskenazi Health, the report also marks an important moment in the Foundation’s history. It reflects on a year of strategic planning and leadership transition; congratulating Ernest Vargo II, CFRE, former president and chief executive officer of Eskenazi Health Foundation, on his retirement; and positioning the organization for continued growth while remaining steadfast in the mission to leverage philanthropy to improve health today and create sustainable solutions for the future.

The annual report demonstrates that philanthropy is not simply supporting health care — it is creating healthier neighborhoods, stronger communities and a brighter future for generations to come.

To discover these impactful stories, discover the 2025 Eskenazi Health Foundation Annual Report.