Total Assets:
$65,996,640
Total Giving:
$1,902,673
National Scope: Grants are distributed across the U. S
Arts & Culture
Community Development
Education
Environment
Social & Human Services
Scholarship Opportunities: The Wayne County Foundation provides a variety of scholarships for students pursuing higher education.
Grant Programs: Local nonprofits can apply for funding through the Foundation’s structured grant cycles. These grants support projects that address critical community needs, with an emphasis on innovative solutions and organizational sustainability.
strong Challenge Match Initiative: This initiative helps local nonprofits raise unrestricted operating funds by matching community donations during a designated fundraising period. It encourages local philanthropy and strengthens nonprofit fundraising efforts.
History shows that almost 25% of their giving goes to support Education, 19% goes to Religion and 18% goes to Social & Human Services category.
Grants in recent years include:
$128,496 for Seton Catholic High School;
$102,308 for Richmond High School Alumni Association;
$187,045 For St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Richmond;
$42,000 for Christ Presbyterian Church;
$40,000 for Winston-Salem Foundation;
$35,625 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County Indiana; and
$33,550 for Every Child Can Read.
In order to receive funding, the applicant must be a 501(c)3 organization operating in Wayne County, Indiana
The foundation exists to foster and encourage private philanthropic giving, enhance the spirit of community, and improve the quality of life in Wayne County, Indiana, now and for future generations.
The Wayne County Foundation, Inc., located in Richmond, Indiana, is a community foundation established in 1979.
Phone #:
765-962-1638
Email:
[email protected]
Application Address:
Wayne County Indiana Foundation Inc.
33 South 7th Street
Richmond, Indiana 47374
Procedures:
Applicants must complete an online application on the foundation website.
There are no deadlines.
Founder:
Charles A. Rodefeld
Director:
Amy Waltz, Finance Officer
Avis Stewart, Member
Brenda McLane, Vice Chairman
Brett Guiley, Member
Cheri Jetmore, Member
Chris Knight, Past Treasurer
David Rodgers, Past Chairman
Dick Smith, Treasurer
Eric Marsh, Member
Jodie Scheiben, Member
Kathy Girten, Board Chairman
Paul Witte, Member
Ray Ontko, Member
Rebecca Gilliam, Executive Director
Rob Houseman, At Large
Ron Holdbrook, Member
Valerie Shaffer, Member
