Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc
The Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Richmond, Indiana. It supports philanthropic giving and community quality of life in the Wayne County area through grants, scholarships, and community development programs.
Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 80 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Indiana. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,699,362
- +41.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 80
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,742
- +47.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,874
- Total assets
- $76,818,432
- +16.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (20 of 80, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 Cycle I deadline, March 31, 2026, and Cycle II deadline, September 30, 2026, have passed. Awards were scheduled for June and November, respectively.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 Cycle I deadline, March 31, 2026, and Cycle II deadline, September 30, 2026, have passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 33 South 7Th Street, Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: (765) 962-1638
Website: https://waynecountyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc
Bill and Barbara Bunger Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Cycle I
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Amount
Varies by award
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Cycle II
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Amount
Varies by award
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish ($241K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
301 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 270 grants of 301 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated grantmaking and community-development focus is Wayne County, Indiana. Its website says eligible organizations must operate in or serve the county. In the 2024 filing, 96% of grant dollars went to Indiana recipients; the remainder went to recipients in North Carolina, Massachusetts, Florida, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 80 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 80 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish Richmond, IN | Annual Grant Distributions and Donor Advised Grant | $241,178 |
| Richmond Symphony Orchestra Richmond, IN | Annual Grant Distributions and Donor Advised Grants | $222,470 |
| Seton Catholic Schools Richmond, IN | Annual Grant Distributions and Donor Advised Grant | $153,455 |
| Earlham College Richmond, IN | 2024 Grant Cycle and Donor Advised Grants | $137,000 |
| Richmond Parks and Recreation Richmond, IN | 2024 grant cycle, annual grant distributions, donor advised grant | $125,030 |
| Richmond Art Museum Richmond, IN | 2024 grant cycle, annual grant distributions, donor advised grant | $124,752 |
| Richmond Neighborhood Restoration Richmond, IN | Donor Advised Grants | $117,450 |
| Richmond High School Alumni Association Richmond, IN | Annual Grant Distributions | $109,021 |
| Cope Environmental Center Centerville, IN | 2024 Grant Cycle and Donor Advised Grants | $96,020 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County Richmond, IN | 2024 Grant Cycle and Donor Advised Grants | $68,865 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation’s 2024 filing says its investment and spending policies are intended to support ongoing grantmaking, scholarships, and community development. It also says grantees covered by a grant agreement must submit a final report within one year; the Foundation may conduct a site visit to verify that funds were used as agreed.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,818,432 | $11,617,560 | $5,368,059 | $2,699,362 | 80 | $4,434,374 |
| 2023 | $65,996,640 | $8,174,768 | $4,374,448 | $1,902,673 | 83 | $2,189,429 |
| 2022 | $56,668,703 | $6,007,469 | $4,182,578 | $1,690,594 | 69 | $2,025,431 |
| 2021 | $67,116,105 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $59,378,205 | $6,471,936 | $3,809,622 | $1,560,972 | 69 | $1,546,283 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to foster and encourage private philanthropic giving, enhance the spirit of community, and improve quality of life in the Wayne County, Indiana, area for current and future generations.
Its filing says its grants support community life, identified human-service needs, cultural, social, historic, and educational endeavors, and broad-based community development. It also administers scholarship funds for qualified students pursuing postsecondary studies and supports nonprofit capacity-building, women’s philanthropy and leadership development, and Forward Wayne County, a collective-impact approach to aligning community resources.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra says it enriches and educates through inclusive music experiences; Earlham College describes its work as undergraduate liberal-arts education; and Richmond Neighborhood Restoration says it works to revitalize Richmond’s historic neighborhoods through economic and community development, citizen participation, and preservation. Other recipients include Cope Environmental Center, whose mission is to promote sustainability through education and demonstration, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County, which seeks to help young people realize their potential.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 80 grants totaling $2,699,362. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $241,178, with a median of $15,874. The Foundation’s website separately reports that it granted more than $5.17 million to the community in 2025.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $241,178 to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish, $222,470 to Richmond Symphony Orchestra, $153,455 to Seton Catholic Schools, and $137,000 to Earlham College. Other substantial awards included $125,030 to Richmond Parks and Recreation, $124,752 to Richmond Art Museum, and $117,450 to Richmond Neighborhood Restoration.
The Foundation’s applying-for-grants page says applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations operating in or serving Wayne County, Indiana. It gives priority to projects addressing a significant community problem or special project for which funding is unavailable through the organization’s regular budget, offering an innovative and practical approach, and demonstrating the applicant’s qualifications and stability. The 2026 guidelines list two program grant cycles with requests from $25,000 to $50,000, plus Rapid Response grants of up to $5,000 for unplanned opportunities or crises; Rapid Response applications may be submitted throughout the year and may be awarded once per year in addition to a program grant. Applications use the online application platform and require a completed Project Budget Form. The Foundation says new users must wait for staff approval of their registration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brenda McLane as board chair, Kathy Girten as past chair, Avis Stewart as vice chair, Dick Smith as treasurer, and Cheri Jetmore as at-large. It also lists Ray Ontko, Rob Houseman, Jodie Scheiben, Brett Guiley, and Ron Holbrook as members.
Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc is led by Rebecca Gilliam, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Gilliam
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Brenda McLane
Board Chair
At-Large → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Waltz
Finance Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $66K (2024)
Avis Stewart
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Girten
Past Chair
Secretary → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Ontko
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Smith
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodie Scheiben
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Houseman
Member
Member → At-Large, 2023
At-Large → Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Guiley
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheri Jetmore
At-Large
Member → At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Witte
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Holbrook
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Kinyon
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Malott
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Chris Knight (2020–2023) — Past Treasurer
- Former: David Rodgers (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Eric Marsh (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Valerie Shaffer (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Brad Bowman (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Garry Kleer (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Kevin Handley (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Amy Noe-Dudas (2020) — Former Chair
- Former: Chad Bolser (2020) — Member
- Former: Eileen Baker Wall (2020) — Member
- Former: John Wright (2020) — Member
- Former: Pamela Zelaya-Chevaz (2020) — Member
- Former: Susan Isaacs (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $131K, to Rebecca Gilliam (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc
How much does Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc give each year?
Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 80 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 83 grants.
What is Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,874, and its average grant was $33,742, across 80 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc give grants?
Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, IN (56 grants), Indianapolis, IN (7 grants), Centerville, IN (3 grants) and Cambridge City, IN (2 grants).
Does Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 80 grants with a stated purpose on Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Grant Cycle and Donor Advised Grants" (21 grants), "2024 Grant Cycle" (12 grants) and "Donor Advised Grants" (11 grants).
Who are Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish ($241,178), Richmond Symphony Orchestra ($222,470) and Seton Catholic Schools ($153,455), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc?
Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc reported $76.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.6M.
What does Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to foster and encourage private philanthropic giving, enhance the spirit of community, and improve quality of life in the Wayne County, Indiana, area for current and future generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc?
Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check waynecountyfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1406033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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