Just like in the NCAA tournament, Brackets for Good fortunes can change quickly. This year, Shepherd was knocked out in the first round of play after raising $891 to HVAF of Indiana's $2,121.

During Bracket for Good’s inaugural year, 2012, eight teams participated. “The first year, we were begging organizations to participate,” said Duncan, a Fishers resident.

Brackets for Good, the March Madness-inspired fundraiser that tips off Friday night, invites 64 local nonprofits to compete online in real time for donations.

Even our own American Bowling Congress may be in a bit of a quandary with the Internal Revenue Service for not sending out 1099 forms to bowlers who won $600 or more in brackets in the past two ...

Brackets for Good, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization, is bringing its tournament back to Louisville from Feb. 26 to April 1. Last year, its first in Louisville, it raised $262,925.