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Nyah's Angels Fund (Funeral Assistance for Stillborn Loss)

Whitley County Community Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Whitley County residents

Other requirements

  • Single mothers
  • Who have experienced stillborn loss
  • Facing funeral expense financial burden

Overview

Nyah's Angels Fund

An endowment fund established to assist single mothers from Whitley County who have experienced the loss of a baby due to stillborn birth and face financial burden of funeral expenses.

Geographic Scope: Whitley County, Indiana

Eligible Recipients:

  • Single mothers
  • Whitley County residents
  • Who have experienced stillborn loss
  • Facing funeral expense financial burden

What the Fund Provides:

  • Funeral expense assistance
  • Financial support during time of grief

Program Administration:

  • Community Foundation of Whitley County partners with local funeral homes to identify qualified individuals
  • Funeral homes help identify those who may qualify for assistance

Background:
Established by a local mother and grandmother in honor of her granddaughter Nyah, who was stillborn. The fund represents a meaningful way to honor Nyah's memory while helping other families experiencing similar loss. The established endowment ensures the fund will help others for generations to come.

Contact Information:

  • Community Foundation of Whitley County
  • Phone: 260-244-5224
  • Mailing Address: 400 N. Whitley Street, Columbia City, IN 46725
  • Online: www.cfwhitley.org

Fund Status: Open to accepting contributions from donors. All donations are tax-deductible.

How to Apply

Accessing Assistance

  1. Contact Community Foundation of Whitley County
  2. Phone: 260-244-5224
  3. Individuals can reach out directly or through partnering local funeral homes

Program Coordination

  • Community Foundation partners with local funeral homes
  • Funeral homes identify individuals who may qualify
  • Funeral homes facilitate connection to assistance

Making Contributions

Donors wishing to support the fund can:

  • Mail contributions to: CFWC, 400 N. Whitley Street, Columbia City, IN 46725
  • Make online contributions at: www.cfwhitley.org
  • All donations are tax-deductible

What Whitley County Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
62
Total given
$1.42M
Median grant
$13K
Range
$5,559–$309K
  • By dollars: Indiana 95%, Virginia 2%, Wisconsin <1%. Top recipient cities: Columbia City, IN; Fort Wayne, IN; Churubusco, IN.
  • 28% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Mission 25 · Columbia City, IN

    Program support

    $309K

  • Whitley County YMCA · Columbia City, IN

    Program support

    $82K

  • Parkview Whitley EMS · Columbia City, IN

    Defibrilators

    $44K

  • Columbia City High School FFA · Columbia City, IN

    Operating support

    $40K

  • Mercy Chefs · Portsmouth, VA

    Disaster relief

    $35K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Single moms
  • Hardship
  • Family services

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