Pfw Foundation
Provide support for Purdue University Fort Wayne with program development, scholarships and campus development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.1M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-0.6% YoY
Grant Count
9
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$197K
-0.6% YoY
About Pfw Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pfw Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in FORT WAYNE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $467K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,139,484 | $20,394,834 | $21,085,748 |
| Revenue | $2,786,663 | $2,391,334 | $1,689,766 |
| Expenses | $2,790,317 | $2,287,184 | $1,706,530 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $467,382 | $428,967 | $323,751 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Purdue Univeristy ($699,406), Purdue University ($601,983), Purdue Univeristy ($286,183).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue Univeristy West Lafayette, IN | Library | $286,183 |
| Purdue Univeristy West Lafayette, IN | Schrey Professorship | $20,615 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Lantz Scholarship | $15,919 |
| Purdue Univeristy West Lafayette, IN | Chestnut Scholarship | $10,160 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Campus Support | $11,566 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | University Relations | $86,273 |
| Purdue Univeristy West Lafayette, IN | PFW Departments | $699,406 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Development | $37,474 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | PFW Athletics | $601,983 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Berkes | President | 2 | — |
| Melissa Schenkel | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Becky Teagarden | Director | 1 | — |
| David Molfenter | Director | 1 | — |
| Ian Nelson | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Baker | Director | 1 | — |
| JoAnn Brouillette | Director | 1 | — |
| Stephen Chapman | Director | — | — |
| Vacant | Director | — | — |
| Vicki Churchward | Director | 1 | — |
| Christopher Ruhl | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Glen Nakata | Assistant Treasurer | 2 | — |
| William Hull | Chief Operating Officer/Secretary | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Pfw Foundation?
As of 2024, Pfw Foundation holds $21.1M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $1.8M in 2024.
Where does Pfw Foundation operate?
Pfw Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana.
What size grants does Pfw Foundation award?
In 2024, Pfw Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $197K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pfw Foundation's EIN?
Pfw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6033698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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