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Fort Wayne foundations

There are 227 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Fort Wayne metro area. Combined, these Fort Wayne metro foundations employ 108 people, earn more than $210 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Types of foundations in Fort Wayne

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
166
 
$114,337,403
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
28
 
$73,242,811
Community foundations
 
9
 
$68,837,641
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
8
 
$0
Corporate foundations
 
4
 
$3,683,863
Foundation professional societies
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Fort Wayne foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
139
1-10
 
10
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Fort Wayne

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
109
$250k to $1M
 
29
$1M to $5M
 
14
$5M to $25M
 
10
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Fort Wayne

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1-20 of 227

Foellinger Foundation

The Foellinger Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations in Allen County, Indiana. The Helene Foellinger Leadership Development Initiative provides training and resources to these organizations.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$234.7m
Employees
8
EIN
35-6027059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Wabash County

The Community Foundation is committed to providing leadership and service in realizing cherished values for Wabash County; independence self-reliance, enterprise, prosperity, dignity of every individual and equality of opportunity.
Revenue
$16.4m
Assets
$99.4m
Employees
10
EIN
35-6019016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Whitley County

To champion the spirit of philanthropy and generate permanent endowments. We will assess local needs and direct funding to best meet community aspirations.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$42.1m
Employees
7
EIN
35-1860518
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The James Foundation

The James Foundation is a private foundation located in Auburn, IN. It made one grant last year and its trustees are Vicki James, Jeffrey Turner, Stephanie Foote.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$17.3m
Employees
1
EIN
45-2195649
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW)

The mission of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is to serve as a community leader to improve the quality of life by building permanent endowments, promoting effective grantmaking, fostering philanthropy, stimulating community dialogue.
Revenue
$33.8m
Assets
$245.4m
Employees
19
EIN
35-1119450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Don Wood Foundation (DWF)

The Don Wood Foundation is committed to growing and strengthening the manufacturing sector in the Midwest region.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$229.9m
Employees
0
EIN
82-3518678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Trust

Private foundation in Fort Wayne, IN; funds charitable organizations, including Muncie Symphony Orchestra; made 25 grants last year.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$90.8m
Employees
0
EIN
88-6221748
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Parkview Health Foundation

The Parkview Health Foundation drives fundraising efforts, inspiring community generosity to enhance healing and support the evolving health needs of patients and families.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$36.4m
Employees
0
EIN
92-1994990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Surack Family Foundation

Fort Wayne private foundation funding various programs and events. 125 grants made last year including Purdue Fort Wayne grantees.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$47.5m
Employees
0
EIN
87-1894981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PHP Foundation

The PHP Foundation is a private foundation located in Fort Wayne, IN, that primarily funds operating support. It made 25 grants last year to various grantees, including Matthew 25 Inc and others.
Revenue
$46.4m
Assets
$48.7m
Employees
0
EIN
20-4615314
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rifkin Family Foundation

Fort Wayne-based private foundation funding religious programs, concerts, brain health, disabled individuals, ovarian cancer research, quality per. Made 29 grants last year.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1192429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dekalb County Community Foundation

Community foundation in Auburn, IN promoting philanthropy, granting funds to improve quality of life, and awarding scholarships for college education.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$25.3m
Employees
7
EIN
35-1992897
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Allen County

United Way of Allen County collaborates to transform the community through measurable impact in childhood and youth success and emergency relief.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
17
EIN
35-0867932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adams County Community Foundation

Adams County Community Foundation provides grants and scholarships, building partnerships to enrich the quality of life in Adams County, IN.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$26.8m
Employees
5
EIN
35-1834664
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation

Private IN foundation funds charitable, education, scientific programs, and building renovations. Made seven grants to Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne last year.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$42.2m
Employees
0
EIN
87-3526457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tim and Libby Ash Family Foundation

Private foundation in Fort Wayne funding church missions, youth sports, adult fitness, and well-being. Made 12 grants last year.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
0
EIN
27-1243709
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brotherhood Mutual Foundation

The Brotherhood Mutual Foundation funds grants and donations, supports various ministries, and operates as a corporate foundation based in Fort Wayne, IN.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$740.0k
Employees
0
EIN
20-3618117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mccomb Family Foundation

Mccomb Family Foundation Att David Mccomb is a private foundation located in Fort Wayne, IN that primarily funds operating costs for various grantees including Midway USA Foundation and others. Last year, it made 44 grants.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
0
EIN
35-2001354
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Olive B Cole Foundation

The Olive B Cole Foundation is a private foundation that made 46 grants last year. It is located in Fort Wayne, IN and provides technical assistance and administrative services to eloc, inc., without charge.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$32.4m
Employees
0
EIN
35-6040491
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Vann Family Foundation

The Vann Family Foundation is a private foundation supporting patient care, research and education, and botanical gardens with 11 annual grants.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
0
EIN
35-2008538
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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