Doermer Family Foundation Inc
Doermer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In its 2024 filing, it reported 20 grants totaling $1,180,000, all to organizations in Indiana.
Doermer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Doermer Family Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Indiana. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,180,000
- +32.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,000
- +26.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $17,270,585
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Doermer Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1306 Westover Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46807-2558
Phone: (260) 414-5587
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doermer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Purdue University ($225K). Together the top 10 received $955K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 66 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Indiana. Listed recipients were primarily in Fort Wayne, with grants also reported to organizations in Roanoke and Notre Dame.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Doermer Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $615K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $225,000 |
| University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne, IN | PLEDGE | $115,000 |
| Arts United Fort Wayne, IN | PLEDGE | $100,000 |
| Canterbury School Fort Wayne, IN | PLEDGE | $100,000 |
| Bridge of Grace Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $100,000 |
| Questa Foundation Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $100,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement Fort Wayne, IN | PLEDGE | $50,000 |
| Community Transportation Network Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $50,000 |
| LC Nature Park Roanoke, IN | Operations | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,270,585 | $1,956,177 | $1,465,392 | $1,180,000 | 20 | $1,185,109 | $1,007,640 | $978,009 |
| 2023 | $16,779,800 | $1,001,615 | $1,076,344 | $890,000 | 19 | $890,482 | $242,167 | $889,768 |
| 2022 | $16,854,529 | $1,268,756 | $947,608 | $650,000 | 10 | $661,412 | $284,652 | $886,325 |
| 2021 | $16,533,381 | $10,310,042 | $1,047,887 | $815,000 | 6 | $819,295 | $2,568,679 | $745,460 |
| 2020 | $9,127,415 | $1,120,733 | $762,345 | $615,000 | 11 | — | $219,273 | $487,692 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doermer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $978K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work in areas including education, transportation, nature learning and conservation, early-childhood care and education, science education, healthcare, and library services. For example, Canterbury School describes its work as providing college-preparatory education and supporting students’ intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development. Community Transportation Network says it eases transportation barriers so people can maintain connections in the community. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $1,180,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $225,000, with a median grant of $35,000. The largest listed awards were $225,000 to Purdue University in Fort Wayne for operations; $115,000 to the University of Saint Francis for a pledge; and $100,000 each to Arts United for a pledge, Canterbury School for a pledge, Bridge of Grace for operations, and Questa Foundation for operations. Other listed grants included $75,000 to St Vincent dePaul and $50,000 each to Junior Achievement and Community Transportation Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Kathryn D Callen as president and treasurer; John M Callen as director and treasurer; and John Powell, Thomas BD Callen, Caitlyn Doermer, and Mary Callen as directors.
Doermer Family Foundation Inc is led by Kathryn D. Callen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn D. Callen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Callen
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Powell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Bd Callen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlyn Doermer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Callen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phyllis Alberts (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Doermer Family Foundation Inc
How much does Doermer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Doermer Family Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $890K across 19 grants.
What is Doermer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Doermer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $59,000, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Doermer Family Foundation Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does Doermer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Doermer Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (18 grants).
Does Doermer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Doermer Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (11 grants) and "Pledge" (8 grants).
Who are Doermer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Doermer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Purdue University ($225,000), University of Saint Francis ($115,000) and Arts United ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doermer Family Foundation Inc?
Doermer Family Foundation Inc reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $978K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Doermer Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work in areas including education, transportation, nature learning and conservation, early-childhood care and education, science education, healthcare, and library services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doermer Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Doermer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Doermer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1793325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Doermer Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Doermer Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/doermer-family-foundation-inc-morg_e4b6d5a6d4ce49638edb68ac227563bb
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