Paul Yergens & Virginia Y Rogers Fd

Foundation · Grantmaker EVANSVILLE, IN EIN: 35-1755904

The Paul Yergens & Virginia Yergens Rogers Foundation Inc. is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1989 and based in Evansville, Indiana. The foundation operates as a family foundation with connections to Old National Wealth Management.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.7M

+191.5% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$171K

+191.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul Yergens & Virginia Y Rogers Fd reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Grantmaking

The foundation distributed $1,712,500 in total giving according to its most recent 2023 IRS Form 990-PF filing. In the Evansville area alone, the foundation has provided $587,500 in grants.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in Indiana, with particular emphasis on:

Allen County, Indiana
Evansville, Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $3.8M (100%)

States

Indiana

Cities

Fort Wayne

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $0 (as of 2023 filing)
Total Giving: $1,712,500 (2023)
Filing Status: Final return filed as of 2023

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	—	$1,645,256	$2,031,654
Revenue	$119,580	$246,525	$239,920
Expenses	$1,764,836	$627,680	$476,123
Qualifying Distributions	$1,712,500	$587,500	$437,500
Net Investment Income	$90,098	$219,733	$209,859
Distributable Amount	$29,804	$99,153	$134,164

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 2023

Grant Size Distribution

49 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Questa Foundation for Education ($550,000), Pearl Arts Inc ($400,000), Fort Wayne Philharmonic ($300,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CANCER SERVICES OF NORTHEAST IN FORT WAYNE, IN	CHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT	$37,500
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK FORT WAYNE, IN	CHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT	$37,500
FORT WAYNE CHILDREN ZOO FORT WAYNE, IN	CHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT	$75,000
FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC FORT WAYNE, IN	CHARITABLE- VIOLINS OF HOPE	$300,000
MATTHEW 25 HEALTH & DENTAL CLINIC FORT WAYNE, IN	CHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT	$37,500
PEARL ARTS INC FORT WAYNE, IN	CHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT	$400,000
QUESTA FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION FORT WAYNE, IN	CHARITABLE - SCHOLARSHIP. ADMIN	$550,000
STILLWATER FOUNDATION FORT WAYNE, IN	CHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT	$37,500
TURNSTONE CENTER FOR DISABLED FORT WAYNE, IN	CHARITABLE - THERAPY SERVICES	$37,500
EMBASSY THEATRE FOUNDATION FORT WAYNE, IN	CHARITABLE - CAPITAL/OPERATING	$200,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Registered Agent: Benjamin S. J. Williams, 229 W Berry St, Suite 400, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS	SECRETARY	—	$18,017
JEAN TIPTON	PRESIDENT	—	$18,017
SHARON PETERS	BOARD MEMBER	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Paul Yergens & Virginia Y Rogers Fd?

**Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation distributed $1,712,500 in total giving according to its most recent 2023 IRS Form 990-PF filing. In the Evansville area alone, the foundation has provided $587,500 in grants. **Grant Examples:** • $200,000 to Embassy Theatre Foundation (Fort Wayne) in 2023 for charitable capital/operating support **Funding Areas:** The foundation supports higher education and arts, culture & humanities organizations. **Scholarship Programs:** The Paul Yergens and Virgin…

Where does Paul Yergens & Virginia Y Rogers Fd make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in Indiana, with particular emphasis on: • Allen County, Indiana • Evansville, Indiana • Fort Wayne, Indiana

What size grants does Paul Yergens & Virginia Y Rogers Fd award?

In 2023, Paul Yergens & Virginia Y Rogers Fd awarded 10 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $171K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Paul Yergens & Virginia Y Rogers Fd required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Paul Yergens & Virginia Y Rogers Fd reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Paul Yergens & Virginia Y Rogers Fd's EIN?

Paul Yergens & Virginia Y Rogers Fd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1755904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.