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