BFO Foundation president named to Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute

Christian Blome of Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation has been selected as a member of the 2026 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute.

Launched by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance in 2021, the Mutz Institute provides a leadership training experience to skill-up professionals serving in board and executive roles at foundations, corporations and social impact organizations across Indiana.

Blome successfully completed a competitive application process to gain one of 22 spots in this year’s class.

Since assuming the role of president in January 2025, Blome has led the Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation through strategic planning, launched its first competitive grant cycle, and focused on aligning philanthropic investments with community-identified health and wellness priorities.

“I’m honored to join the 2026 Mutz Institute cohort,” said Blome. “This opportunity will strengthen my ability to lead thoughtfully, learn from peers across the state, and ensure our Foundation continues to invest strategically in the long-term health and well-being of our region.”

“It is imperative that Indiana cultivates a generation of sharp leaders ready to forge significant advancements in critical sectors such as education and economic development,” said IPA Vice President and Mutz Institute Director Maddison Miller. “Through this program, we celebrate the visionary legacy of John Mutz and his foundational role in establishing IPA, all while fostering a dynamic and diverse cohort of philanthropic pioneers for the future.”

The Mutz Institute is named for former Indiana Lieutenant Governor, past Lilly Endowment Inc. president, IPA founder, corporate CEO and Indiana visionary John M. Mutz.

“We want to imbue the individuals who graduate from our program with a lot of knowledge and wisdom,” shared John Mutz. “But more importantly, what we want to do is build a fire under philanthropy, and under government, and under business in this state so we can be better than we are.”

Go here for a full listing of those accepted into the class of 2026 Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute: https://www.inphilanthropy.org/Mutz