Programs Share Millions From Foellinger Foundation
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Fort Wayne-based Foellinger Foundation Inc. has announced a nearly $3 million cycle of grants. The largest share will go to Taylor University to support its Summer Clubhouse program for three years. March 20, 2015
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Foellinger Foundation Board of Directors has approved grants totaling approximately $2.9 million to support youth-serving 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.”
Youth Development
Organization – Name – Grant – Amount
Boys and Girls Club – one-year – operating support – $95,000
Boy Scouts – one-year – support for the Scoutreach Community Outreach program – $15,000
Crossroad Child and Family Services – one-year – operating support – $17,000
Erin's House for Grieving Children – one-year – operating support – $15,000
Euell Wilson Center – two-year – operating support – $100,000
Gateway Woods Family Services – one-year – support for the Prevention Preferred program – $20,000
Power House Youth Center – two-year – operating support – $60,000
Salvation Army – one-year – support for the Community Youth Center – $50,000
TOTAL – $372,000
Foundation-Invited Initiative Grants
Organization – Name – Grant – Amount
Allen County Public Library – one-year – support for the Young Adult Summer Reading program – $290,000
Taylor University – three-year – support for the Summer Clubhouse program – $2,237,676
TOTAL – $2,527,676
GRAND TOTAL – $2,899,676
The Foellinger Foundation, Inc. is a private charitable foundation created in 1958 by Helene R. Foellinger, The News-Sentinel publisher from 1936 to 1980, and Esther A. Foellinger, her mother.
Source: The Foellinger Foundation Inc.