The Art Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$166K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Art Center?
The Art Center is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Modestus Bauer Foundation ($60K), Surack Family Foundation Inc ($45K), Sacks Family Foundation ($21K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $166K in grants to The Art Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modestus Bauer Foundation | $60,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Surack Family Foundation Inc | $45,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Sacks Family Foundation | $21,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | $20,500 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Polk Family Charitable Fund | $6,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Michelmann Foundation | $5,619 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Blane Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Health Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | $300 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $39K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $30K.
What grants has The Art Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Sacks Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Michelmann Foundation | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $13,000 |
| 2024 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sacks Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Blane Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Rocky Mountain Health Foundation | ARTS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Michelmann Foundation | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $500 |
| 2023 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Sacks Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Michelmann Foundation | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $13,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2022 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Sacks Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE CENTER WHICH OFFERS HIGH QUALITY ART EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS IN HIGHLAND PARK AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Michelmann Foundation | SUPPORT | $519 |
| 2021 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $8,000 |
| 2021 | Sacks Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE CENTER WHICH OFFERS HIGH QUALITY ART EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS IN HIGHLAND PARK AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Polk Family Charitable Fund | GRANT AWARD | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Michelmann Foundation | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200 |
| 2020 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $6,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Art Center?
The Art Center is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Modestus Bauer Foundation ($60K), Surack Family Foundation Inc ($45K), Sacks Family Foundation ($21K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $166K in grants to The Art Center between 2019–2025.
Who is The Art Center's largest funder?
Modestus Bauer Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Art Center, with $60K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Art Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $166K in grants to The Art Center across 36 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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