Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • In Allen County, Indiana with a specialty in real estate and probate matter

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Funder: Charles W Kuhne Fdn Trust Nect Lincoln Natl Bank & Trust Co Ttee

The Charles W. Kuhne Foundation Grant aims to enhance the well-being of the residents of Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana. Established in memory of Charles W. Kuhne, who was a lawyer and philanthropist, the foundation supports various program areas including education, health, and human services. Eligible organizations must be recognized as 501(c)(3) entities, with a preference for initiatives that address public welfare and promote charitable causes.

Charles W. Kuhne born in 1864 in Iowa City, Iowa and was educated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1887. He practiced law in Allen County, Indiana with a specialty in real estate and probate matters. Mr. Kuhne died in 1942.
Program areas
Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

What Kuhne Charles Char Fdn T-W Main actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
33
Total given
$335K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,000–$20K
  • By dollars: Indiana 96%, California 3%, Arizona 1%. Top recipient cities: Fort Wayne, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Wabash, IN.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Turnstone Ctr Children Adults Disabiliti · Fort Wayne, IN

    General operating

    $20K

  • Blessings in a Backpack Inc · Fort Wayne, IN

    General operating

    $15K

  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Way · Fort Wayne, IN

    General operating

    $15K

  • Super Shot Inc · Fort Wayne, IN

    General operating

    $15K

  • Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc · Fort Wayne, IN

    General operating

    $15K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human services

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