English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
The English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation established in 1975 as a tribute to Dr. Calvin English, a Fort Wayne native who served as the first medical director of the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. The foundation perpetuates the philanthropic legacy intended by Mary Tower English (Dr. English's wife), Louise Bonter (his sister-in-law), and Mary Elizabeth Mitchell (his daughter). PNC Bank serves as the foundation's trustee and administers the grantmaking process from its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office.
Key facts about English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
In short: English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn gave $6.4M across 109 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Indiana. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 35-6247168
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,351,165
- Grants made (2024)
- 109
- Average grant
- $58,268
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (11 of 109, 2024)
- Total assets
- $144,783,673
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Deadline
- April 15 and September 15
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Quick answers about English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
How much does English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn give each year?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn gave $6.4M across 109 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.5M across 107 grants.
What is English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's typical grant size?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $58,268, across 109 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn that year got $25K on average.
Where does English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn give grants?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn 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 (89 grants), Huntington, IN (2 grants), South Bend, IN (2 grants) and New Haven, IN (2 grants).
Does English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 109) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's largest grantees?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Bridge of Grace Inc ($550,000), Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc ($270,000) and Taylor University Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Is English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 109 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$144.8M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.4M
-3.0% YoY
Grant Count
109
+1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
-4.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn reported a distributable amount of $8.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on giving primarily for cultural programs and programs for youth, with additional support for higher education, hospitals, churches and religious organizations, social services, health, and community development. The foundation was created to help Fort Wayne and allocates most grants to organizations in and around the city. Mrs. Mitchell felt it was important to provide funds to her father's favorite causes: scientific and medical education and the arts.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $5,000 - $1,000,000
Review Cycle
** April 15 and September 15
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses exclusively on improving the Fort Wayne, Indiana area and surrounding regions in Northeast Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 109 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets (2024): $144,783,673
Total Revenues (2024): $9,533,402
Total Expenses (2024): $7,768,900
Number of Employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $144,783,673 | $141,874,341 | $141,626,943 |
| Revenue | $9,533,402 | $9,098,895 | $-340,433 |
| Expenses | $7,768,900 | $7,835,203 | $8,485,389 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,014,067 | $7,314,672 | $7,808,829 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,847,697 | $8,421,762 | $2,378,124 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,114,638 | $7,184,904 | $7,426,969 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
537 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE OF GRACE INC Ft Wayne, IN | HOPE UNLEASHED CAMPAIGN | $550,000 |
| FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC Fort Wayne, IN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $270,000 |
| TAYLOR UNIVERSITY INC Upland, IN | ADVANCING THE ARTS CAMPAIGN | $250,000 |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHERN INDIANA Fort Wayne, IN | JANI STUDENT PROGRAMMING | $239,800 |
| ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC Fort Wayne, IN | 2023 ANNUAL FUND | $210,000 |
| TRINE UNIVERSITY INC Angola, IN | COLLEGE OF HEALTH | $200,000 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINICS INC Fort Wayne, IN | SLIDING FEE SCALE PROGRAM | $200,000 |
| UNITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC Fort Wayne, IN | YOUTH CHORAL PROGRAM | $200,000 |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY Lafayette, IN | OMNIBUS SERIES/DOERMER | $200,000 |
| TURNSTONE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS Fort Wayne, IN | CORE PROGRAMS | $175,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's only listed officer is PNC Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$605K (2019) → $709K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made recent grants supporting various initiatives in the Fort Wayne area, including:
English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation Grants Support AISupport for children and families in crisis assistance programs
Grants supporting artificial intelligence innovations and operations
Care management system upgrades for service organizations
Financial software updates for nonprofit operations
English, Bonter, Mitchell Grant Supports Financial Software Update | Easterseals$1 million grant to Trine University's Fort Wayne project
English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation gives $1 million to Trine\u2019s Fort\Contact Information
Mailing Address: The Tower at PNC Plaza, 300 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-762-5157
Email: charitabletrusts@pnc.com
Pre-Application Contact: Kathy Meyers
- Phone: (260) 461-6218
- Email: kathryn.meyers@pnc.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What does English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn fund?
The foundation's mission centers on giving primarily for cultural programs and programs for youth, with additional support for higher education, hospitals, churches and religious organizations, social services, health, and community development. The foundation was created to help Fort Wayne and allocates most grants to organizations in and around the city. Mrs. Mitchell felt it was important to provide funds to her father's favorite causes: scientific and medical education and the arts.
How do I apply for a grant from English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn?
**Grant Range:** $5,000 - $1,000,000 **Annual Giving:** Approximately $6.5 million (2023: $6,547,500) **Number of Grants:** 107 grants in 2023; 86+ grants in 2024 **Application Deadlines:** April 15 and September 15 **Decision Timeline:** 2-3 months **Distribution Schedule:** Grants are awarded twice yearly, in May and December **Eligibility Requirements:** The foundation supports organizations with at least three years of documented operational history and measurable impact. **Recent Grant Exa…
How much is English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn reported a distributable amount of $8.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's EIN?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6247168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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