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WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC

WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC

Richmond, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
35-1406033
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC

Richmond, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
35-1406033
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1978

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives within Indiana, along with some support for projects in North Carolina and Virginia. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based grantmaking process, providing funding by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE WAYNE COUNTY, INDIANA, FOUNDATION, INC. EXISTS TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE PRIVATE PHILANTHROPIC GIVING, TO ENHANCE THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE WAYNE COUNTY, INDIANA AREA NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Total Funding Given

$2.7M

2024
Grantees funded
133
Multi-year grantees
68%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

80

Median 1st year grant
$9.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.8K
R
Rebecca Gilliam
Board Member
R
Ray Ontko
Board Member
J
Jodie Scheiben
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC?
No. WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC give?
WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, North Carolina, and Virginia. 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 WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,801. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH RICHMOND INC, RICHMOND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, and SETON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC?
WAYNE COUNTY INDIANA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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