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 research was funded by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and the Foellinger Foundation and was conducted by True North NPO and the University of Saint Francis. Key findings of the...more
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne has announced the 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars, who receive a scholarship to an Indiana college and a $900 yearly book stipend. Dora Carlisle...more
The project is being primarily funded by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne/Knight Foundation. The city is providing support and additional funding. For information about volunteering and...more
Support for A Mother's Hope has come from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Parish and the Luminous Fund....more
Contributed. Indiana native Brad Little became president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, effective Jan. 8. The board of directors selected Little after a national search...more
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and two other agencies have partnered to bring a training program for fundraising to the city. The Indiana University Lilly Family School of...more
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A Hope Center was awarded a grant for $5,000 by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. The funds will provide services including pregnancy tests, STI tests,...more
"Community matters, and no one works harder for our community than the incredible nonprofit organizations that serve Allen County." The charitable foundation will focus on supporting these...more
Reconstructed Living Lab (RLabs) is a registered social enterprise founded by Marlon Parker. It acts as an environment where people are empowered to make a difference in the lives of others.