Journal Gazette Foundation Inc
Journal Gazette Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, according to its IRS filing. The foundation’s recent reported grants have gone to organizations including arts, education, human-services, food, and community organizations.
Journal Gazette Foundation Inc at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Journal Gazette Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Heather Heal
Mailing address: 4701 Covington Rd Ste 17, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: (260) 755-5269
Website: https://journalgazette.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Journal Gazette Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 149 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing specifies that eligible recipients must be 501(c)(3) organizations from northeastern Indiana or northwestern Ohio. Reported grant recipients include organizations in Fort Wayne and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Journal Gazette Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $625K (2022) to $836K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Numerous - Available Upon Request Fort Wayne, IN | Capitaloperations | $625,350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $9,809,326 | $361,351 | $711,688 | $625,350 | 1 | $625,350 | $502,931 | $699,105 |
| 2021 | $9,773,846 | $314,564 | $915,616 | $836,066 | 75 | $836,066 | $1,014,053 | $764,911 |
| 2020 | $9,272,449 | $611,514 | $817,838 | $748,749 | 73 | — | $388,922 | $694,358 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
Journal Gazette reporting says the foundation awarded $584,500 in grants in 2024. Its 2025 awards totaled almost $675,000, and it also approved a $20,000 grant to Arts United for 2026. The reporting names recipients such as United Way of Allen County, Arts United, Community Harvest Food Bank, Humane Fort Wayne, the Literacy Alliance, and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. These examples show awards to organizations working in varied areas, but the reports do not state a typical grant size.
The 2022 IRS filing reports one grant totaling $625,350. Earlier filings report 75 grants totaling $836,066 in 2021 and 73 grants totaling $748,749 in 2020.
A 2023 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes an application that could be requested by phone, with no stipulated deadlines and quarterly board meetings. Applicants were required to be 501(c)(3) organizations from northeastern Indiana or northwestern Ohio. Because the latest filing on record is for 2022 and the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking, these filing-based application details should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Harriett J. Inskeep as president; Julie Inskeep Simpson and Stephen S. Inskeep as vice presidents; Thomas R. Inskeep and Devon A. Haynie as board members; and Heather D. Heal as secretary-treasurer.
Journal Gazette Foundation Inc is led by Harriett J. Inskeep, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Harriett J. Inskeep
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Devon A. Haynie
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heather D. Heal
Secretarytreasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Inskeep Simpson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen S. Inskeep
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Inskeep
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Journal Gazette Foundation Inc
How do I apply for a grant from Journal Gazette Foundation Inc?
Journal Gazette Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check journalgazette.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Journal Gazette Foundation Inc make grants?
The 2023 filing specifies that eligible recipients must be 501(c)(3) organizations from northeastern Indiana or northwestern Ohio. Reported grant recipients include organizations in Fort Wayne and the surrounding region.
What is Journal Gazette Foundation Inc's EIN?
Journal Gazette Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1134237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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