Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation Grants

Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ian And Miriam Rolland Foundation Inc
Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000
Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

History The Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation was established in 1994 by Ian and Mimi Rolland and is focused on the enhancement of the Fort Wayne Indiana Community by supporting a wide variety of social services, arts, environmental, and educational organizations. Ian Rolland was a community activist and former Chairman and CEO of Lincoln National Corporation, retiring in 1998. His wife, Mimi, has been thoroughly involved in volunteering and supporting the Fort Wayne community as well. Both Ian and Mimi have always had a philosophy of giving back and supporting those in need. 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. Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation Grants 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. This will typically consist of over 70% of our annual contributions. Other areas of interest include the arts, environmental and community enrichment organizations.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Ian and Mimi Rolland Family Foundation grants to non-profit organizations qualified under Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

We don’t typically fund the following:Churches Religious, charter or magnet schools Political lobbying activities or other political purposes 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.