Funding Amount

US $10,000 - US $25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Hayner Foundation, established in 1966 by John and Mary Inez Hayner, aims to support charitable, religious, and educational initiatives in Allen County, Indiana. With no specific program limitations, it primarily focuses on the arts, scholarships, and scientific research at higher education institutions. The foundation awards about 15 grants annually, reviewed during their annual meeting, and prioritizes requests from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those related to educational scholarships and scientific equipment.

The Hayner Foundation was established in 1966 by John L. Hayner and Mary Inez Hayner. The Hayners were longtime residents of Fort Wayne, Indiana. John Hayner died on September 5, 1974 and his wife, in 1982.
The Hayner Foundation was created to support religious, charitable and educational purposes, primarily in Allen County, Indiana. There are no program limitations; however, the foundation has a focus on the arts, scholarships at institutions of higher learning, and scientific research, including equipment for such research, at institutions of higher learning. The Foundation, administered by Wells Fargo Bank as trustees, awards an average of 15 grants per year through applications that are reviewed at their annual grant meeting.

Eligibility

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

What Hayner Foundation Ta actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
9
Total given
$100K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,000–$20K
  • By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Fort Wayne, IN; Valparaiso, IN; Angola, IN.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Lutheran University Association · Valparaiso, IN

    General operating

    $20K

  • Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN

    General operating

    $20K

  • World Baseball Academy Inc · Fort Wayne, IN

    General operating

    $10K

  • Trine University Inc · Angola, IN

    General operating

    $10K

  • Indiana Institute of Technology Inc · Fort Wayne, IN

    General operating

    $10K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation
  • Arts
  • Science research

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