Journal Gazette Foundation Inc
The Journal Gazette Foundation Inc is a private, non-operating foundation established in 1985 and based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The foundation is a corporate foundation of The Journal Gazette Company, a locally owned daily newspaper founded in 1863. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, donations to the foundation are tax deductible.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
—
-100.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
-100.0% YoY
Expenses
—
-100.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable causes including:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health and cancer-related organizations
- Child welfare
- Human services
- Zoological societies
- Parks and playgrounds
- Food banks
Grantmaking
The Journal Gazette Foundation is actively engaged in grantmaking with a demonstrated commitment to supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Grant Range
$3,000
Average Grant
$3,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports multiple cities and states, including:
Cities: Auburn, Bloomington, Colorado Springs, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Muncie, New Haven, Port Chester, Roanoke, Syracuse, and Winter Park
States: Colorado, Florida, Indiana, and New York
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $9.8 million
Recent Financial Activity:
- 2023: Total assets $9.8 million; total expenses $711,688; total revenue $361,351
- 2022: Total revenues $361,351 (comprised of $127,362 in grants and contributions, and $233,989 in investment income and dividends)
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $9,809,326 | $9,773,846 |
| Revenue | — | $361,351 | $314,564 |
| Expenses | — | $711,688 | $915,616 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $625,350 | $836,066 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $502,931 | $1,014,053 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $699,105 | $764,911 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Harriett J. Inskeep – President
- Julie Inskeep Simpson – Vice President
- Stephen S. Inskeep – Vice President
- Thomas R. Inskeep – Board Member
- Devon A. Haynie – Board Member
- Heather D. Heal – Secretary/Treasurer
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARRIETT J INSKEEP | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JULIE INSKEEP SIMPSON | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| STEPHEN S INSKEEP | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| THOMAS R INSKEEP | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DEVON A HAYNIE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| HEATHER D HEAL | SECRETARYTREASURER | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 4701 Covington Rd Apt 17, Fort Wayne, IN 46804-5069
Telephone: 260-755-5269
EIN: 31-1134237
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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