Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne



To build public giving partnerships that effectively connect donors with nonprofit organizations and community projects to produce a brighter future for all people in Allen County. The Community Foundation works toward this mission in the following ways:

  • As a grantmaker, ensuring effective grants that meet donors' charitable interests and address the community's changing needs
  • As a steward, providing professional investment and financial services that preserve and enlarge a community pool of charitable funds
  • As a resource developer, attracting permanent assets that supply flexible community resources for today and the future
  • As a philanthropic advisor, offering information and advice that helps donors and nonprofit agencies achieve their objectives and improve the community
  • As a community leader, stimulating community dialogue and decision-making that help define common goals and solve crucial problems


    Web Address

    www.cfgfw.org


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

Assets

2019 - 167,410,639
2018 - 139,725,829
2017 - 153,765,160
Domestic Grants

2019 - 5,966,763
2018 - 5,601,399


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne


Community Foundation Leader to Retire
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

The executive director of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne has announced his plans to retire. David Bennett, who has led...more

Foundation leader to retire at yearend
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

The executive who has led the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne for more than two decades will retire at the end of this year,...more

Bennett will retire from Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

While the Foundation awarded $1.2 million in grants and scholarships in 1995, in 2016 $10.2 million in grants and scholarships was provided to...more

Replica canal boat will offer cruises, party and dinner packages on Fort Wayne's rivers
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne assisted with raising money for the boat, which cost $550,000, Walters said. The AWS...more

Community Foundation of Fort Wayne Names Director
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne has named Alison Gerardot director of philanthropic services. She previously served as director...more

Community Foundation awards $1.2-million in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A number of Allen County nonprofits are getting a share of $1.2-million in grant money. The Community Foundation...more

Legacy request approved in funding riverfront development
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

... Cities Initiative, the Fort Wayne Park Foundation, the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, and other private entities including...more

Foundation giving $500000 to riverfront
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Lilly Endowment

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne on Monday announced a $500,000 grant to benefit riverfront fundraising efforts. The money will...more

Community Foundation donates $500000 to Riverfront Development
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne issued a $500,000 grant to the city's Parks Department Monday, to be used as a “$1-for-$2”...more

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne offered the matching grant.
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

“The Community Foundation is pleased to continue our support for riverfront development,” said David Bennett, the foundation's executive...more



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