COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC
Fort Wayne, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
35-1119450
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Fort Wayne, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
35-1119450
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Indiana, with additional funding in Ohio and Tennessee. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INSPIRES ENDURING PHILANTHROPY BY ENCOURAGING CHARITABLE GIVING, CONDUCTING MEANINGFUL GRANTMAKING, AND LEADING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Indiana University Foundation
$4.4M
5%

PURDUE UNIVERSITY
$2M
2%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHEAST IND
$1.7M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
259
Median 1st year grant
$10.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC awarded about 260 grants, totaling nearly $9.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC awarded grants to about 450 grantees. Recent grantees include Indiana University Foundation, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHEAST IND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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