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
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is the recipient of a $2 million matching grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., part of which will go to...more
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne already is deeply ... Bennett said that this year, 42 percent of the foundation's grants were for...more
Fort Wayne (May 13, 2014) – Five Allen County students will receive full-tuition, four-year scholarships as the Community Foundation of Greater Fort...more
Local philanthropy: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne's 12-hour online giving event raises $77,000 for local causes, with gifts bolstered by...more
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