Foellinger Foundation Awards Grants
The Fort Wayne-based Foellinger Foundation has awarded more than $800,000 to Allen County nonprofits. The organization says the grants reflect its emphasis on improving quality of life in the region. June 27, 2014
News Release
Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger Foundation Board of Directors has approved grants totaling $825,000 to support nonprofit organizations that provide services throughout Allen County.
“The Foundation’s strategy is to support effective nonprofits that serve Allen County residents,” said Cheryl Taylor, Foundation President. “The grantees on the list reflect the Foundation’s emphasis on supporting strong nonprofits with strong board and staff leaders whose organizations make Allen County a better place to live.”
Community Interests Grants
Organization Amount
ACRES $20,000
Allen County – Fort Wayne Historical Society $28,000
Allen County SPCA $10,000
ARCH $12,000
Artlink $10,000
Arts United $60,000
Audiences Unlimited $10,000
Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children $10,000
Embassy Theatre $60,000
Fort Wayne Ballet $20,000
Fort Wayne Children's Choir $5,000
Fort Wayne Cinema Center $15,000
Fort Wayne Civic Theatre $60,000
Fort Wayne Dance Collective $28,000
Fort Wayne Healthy Cities Committee $5,000
Fort Wayne Museum of Art $75,000
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra $80,000
Fort Wayne Society of St. Vincent DePaul $13,000
Fort Wayne Trails $25,000
Fort Wayne Youtheatre $16,000
FAME $13,000
Little River Wetlands Project $25,000
Mental Health America $15,000
Neighborlink $20,000
Northeast Indiana Fund $40,000
Northeast Indiana Innovation Center $30,000
Northeast Indiana Public Radio $25,000
Science Central $55,000
SCORE Chapter #50 $5,000
University of Saint Francis $10,000
Volunteer Lawyer Program $25,000
Grand Total $825,000
Source: Foellinger Foundation