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ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Fort Wayne, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1121023
Regional Funder
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ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Fort Wayne, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1121023
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1984

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Allen County Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Indiana, having paid a total of $1.6 million in grants in 2025 to a single grantee. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Total Funding Given

$1.6M

2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
M
Madelane Elston
Board Member
S
Stan Richard
Board Member
K
Kent Castleman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
No. ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION give?
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Questa Education Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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