Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation Grants

The Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation, established in 1994, enhances the Fort Wayne community through grants focusing on social services, arts, and education. With over $6 million in assets, the foundation prioritizes local organizations and projects that benefit the public. Approximately 70% of grants support human and social services aimed at promoting equity. The foundation also considers requests in the arts and environmental sectors, reflecting a commitment to community enrichment.

The Foundation assets are currently over $6 million. In the previous 10 years the Foundation has paid out over $5 million to over 150 non-profit organizations. It is the philosophy of the Foundation to allocate a majority of its annual grants to local programs which predominantly serve the general public within the metropolitan area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Preference is also given to proposals which further a specific project or program which directly fulfills the charitable or educational purpose of the organization itself.
The majority of grants are made to organizations within the Fort Wayne, Indiana metropolitan area or to organizations doing work that have direct outreach or impact in the Fort Wayne area.
A majority of our grants will go toward human and social services which are focused on creating a more equitable society by enhancing the well-being of individuals in need.
Other areas of interest include the arts, environmental and community enrichment organizations.

Eligibility

The Ian and Mimi Rolland Family Foundation grants to non-profit organizations qualified under Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

Individuals for any purpose
International organizations that are not qualified in the US
For-profit businessesWe do not wish to make multi-year commitments/grants. Although, we will typically continue to fund organizations on a year-to-year basis in response to an annual request.