Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker FORT WAYNE, IN EIN: 31-1097946

The Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Established in June 1984, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and trust structure. The foundation is classified under the NTEE category of Private Grantmaking Foundations.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$20.8M

+1238.4% YoY

Grant Count

+7.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$472K

+1147.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $727K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated significant philanthropic activity with a strong upward trajectory in giving. Over its history, the foundation has awarded 274 grants totaling $37,991,054. In recent years, the foundation awarded 44 grants in 2021 with a median grant size of $164,467, representing a 558% increase in median grant size compared to the previous year.

Grant Range

of $164,467, representing a 558% increase in median grant size compared to the previous year.

Average Grant

across the foundation's history is approximately $471,700.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation concentrates its funding exclusively within Indiana, with 100% of all grants directed to Indiana-based organizations. Within the state, funding is highly concentrated in Fort Wayne (98%), with minimal activity in Roanoke (2%) and Huntertown.

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $23.2M (100%)

States

Indiana

Cities

Fort WayneHuntertownRoanoke

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Based on the most recent available data (2021):

Total Revenue: $1.9 million
Total Giving: $20,753,913 (2021); $37,991,054 (all years)
Total Assets: $0 (as reported in 2021 Form 990)
Number of Grants: 44 (2021)

Historical asset data indicates the foundation held between $10 million and $49,999,999 in assets in earlier reporting periods.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021	2020	2019
Total Assets	—	$10,184,023	—
Revenue	$1,918,800	$485,365	—
Expenses	$20,961,713	$1,723,645	—
Qualifying Distributions	$20,819,266	—	—
Net Investment Income	$1,796,353	$349,778	—
Distributable Amount	$726,946	$855,592	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

135 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Purdue University Fort Wayne ($2,461,989), Fort Wayne Philharmonic ($2,430,113), Fort Wayne Zoological Society ($2,382,557).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC FORT WAYNE, IN	ENDOWMENT GRANT	$686,802
FORT WAYNE BALLET FORT WAYNE, IN	SCHOOL ADOPTION PROGRAM	$525,000
SCIENCE CENTRAL FORT WAYNE, IN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$273,934
FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE FORT WAYNE, IN	GROWTH INITIATIVE CAMPAIGN	$198,934
TURNSTONE CENTER FOR CHILDREN FORT WAYNE, IN	THERAPEUTIC SERVICES	$225,000
SCAN FORT WAYNE, IN	FAMILY RESTORATION PROGRAM	$75,000
FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART FORT WAYNE, IN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$422,868
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK FORT WAYNE, IN	MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT	$10,000
YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE FORT WAYNE, IN	RENAISSANCE POINT SUPPORT	$100,000
FIRST WAYNE STREET UNITED METHODIST FORT WAYNE, IN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$40,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel identified include:

David Meyer — Co-Trustee
Lake City Bank — Co-Trustee
Katherine Moenter — Listed as contact person (Monarch C)

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

From 2021 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID MEYER - SEE FOOTNOTE 1	CO-TRUSTEE	1	—
LAKE CITY BANK	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$50,425

Contact Information

Address: 127 W Berry Street, Suite 402, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Website: AUERFOUNDATION.ORG

EIN: 31-1097946

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation?

Where does Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation award?

In 2021, Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $20.8M — an average of about $472K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $727K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation's EIN?

Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1097946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.