Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$15.8M
Foundation funders
38
Grants recorded
79
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc?
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc is funded by 38 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($12.0M), The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 ($1.4M), Summit Legacy Foundation Inc ($937K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.8M in grants to Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc between 2019–2026.
Show all 38 funders
| Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Edward D & Ione Auer Foundation Monarch Capital David Meyer Trustee | $10,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana Inc | $9,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Isa S & Elizabeth Canavati Family | $5,649 | 2 | 2024 |
| Frank J Smith Foundation | $5,561 | 3 | 2024–2026 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $5,250 | 1 | 2021 |
| Nexstar Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marvin and Marva Komisarow Fdn | $4,514 | 1 | 2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $4,313 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Allegis Group Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jar Charitable Foundation Inc | $2,200 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Union Home Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | $350 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2026) to $7.8M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
What grants has Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Frank J Smith Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,230 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | INDIANA COMMUNITY FDN INIT-GIFT | $6,000,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S) | $180,000 |
| 2025 | Summit Legacy Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOUNDATION IN THEIR GOAL | $110,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | INDIANA COMMUNITY FDN INIT-GIFT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | FORT WAYNE UNITED FUND | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Frederick J Pfeiffer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $72,776 |
| 2025 | Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc | General Support | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | UBUNTU COLLABORATIVE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | UBUNTU COLLABORATIVE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Indiana Democracy Collective Inc | Voter Mobilizations & Education | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Harlan Christian Youth Center Inc | — | $19,036 |
| 2025 | American Electric Power Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| 2025 | Valiant Foundation Inc | General | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Olin B and Desta Schwab Foundation | VENDEVERR FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Olin B and Desta Schwab Foundation | WOMEN'S FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Frank J Smith Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,274 |
| 2025 | Jar Charitable Foundation Inc | OPERATING | $1,100 |
| 2025 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | RENAISSANCE CAR SHOW | $200 |
| 2025 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Matching gifts | $100 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | INDIANA COMMUNITY FDN INITIATIVE | $5,700,000 |
| 2024 | The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 | General Support | $1,400,000 |
| 2024 | Summit Legacy Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN THEIR GOAL OF IMPROVING THE LIVES OF EVERYONE IN THE FORT WAYNE AREA. | $255,000 |
| 2024 | Parkview Health System Inc | PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS FOR THE UNITED FRONT INITIATIVE. | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Frederick J Pfeiffer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $64,723 |
| 2024 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | UBUNTU | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | UBUNTU | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc | General Support | $32,500 |
| 2024 | The Waterfield Foundation Inc | BOOK FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | NELSON PETERS' SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 79 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc?
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc is funded by 38 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($12.0M), The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 ($1.4M), Summit Legacy Foundation Inc ($937K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.8M in grants to Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc between 2019–2026.
Who is Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc, with $12.0M across 4 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.8M in grants to Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc across 79 grants from 38 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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