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Accepts applications
The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it accepts applications. Read the instructions below before you write.
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The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it accepts applications. Read the instructions below before you write.
Application policy: Accepts applications, as stated on the FY2025 return.
These lines count this foundation's own Form 990-PF returns that the IRS has published as data. An amended return replaces its original. They describe past returns only.
Application guidance comes from the funder's own Form 990-PF, Part XV (the section where a private foundation says how to apply), shown as filed. It is the funder's words, not ours. These fields are free text and the IRS form cuts them short. Filers sometimes put whole sentences in the contact-name box. Shown exactly as filed.
Giving by year
Total assets by year
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Giving | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 990-PF | $6,101,486 | $9,219,379 | $9,061,718 | $10,618,420 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 10% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEE TURTLESPORTLAND, OR | SET FREE 2,500 SEA TURTLE HATCHLINGS | $1,000 | 2023 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendra Klink | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | $109,115 |
| Rick James | CHAIRMAN | 1.00 | $0 |
| Vicki James | PRESIDENT | 1.00 | $0 |
| Stephanie Foote | VICE PRESIDENT |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| $10,618,420 |
| FY2023 | 990-PF | $11,721,561 | $11,844,824 | $11,687,795 | $17,335,518 | $17,335,518 |
| FY2022 | 990-PF | $3,575,719 | $11,241,789 | $11,006,694 | $17,458,781 | $17,458,781 |
| FY2021 | 990-PF | $8,679,657 | $5,566,678 | $5,336,237 | $25,124,851 | $25,124,851 |
| FY2020 | 990-PF | $1,284,753 | $5,754,073 | $5,587,789 | $21,968,274 | $21,968,274 |
| FY2019 | 990-PF | $1,178,373 | $4,129,383 | $3,919,087 | $26,437,594 | $26,437,594 |
| FY2018 | 990-PF | $1,581,634 | $12,383,650 | $12,178,815 | $29,388,604 | $29,388,604 |
| FY2017 | 990-PF | $23,375,338 | $5,823,014 | $5,608,196 | $40,190,620 | $40,190,620 |
| FY2016 | 990-PF | $10,373,311 | $5,430,028 | $5,287,409 | $22,638,296 | $22,638,296 |
| CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS AND MINI SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON NEED |
| $1,000 |
| 2023 |
| WEST NOBLELIGONIER, IN | BILINGUAL AND MULTICULTURAL PICTURE AND CHAPTER BOOKS FOR 2, 3,4 GRADES | $1,000 | 2023 |
| EXCELSION ARTS ACADEMY AND YOUTH THEATERAUBURN, IN | CONNECTING SENIOR SUPPORTERS TO LOCAL STUDENTS - TICKETS TO AESOP FABLE SHOWS TO LOCAL SENIOR HOMES | $1,000 | 2023 |
| AUBURN COMMUNITY BANDAUBURN, IN | EXPENSES FOR MUSIC AND VENUES FOR 2023 SEASON | $1,000 | 2025 |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATIONCOLUMBUS, OH | CURRENTLY 86 CHILDREN IN NORTHEAST INDIANA WAITING FOR WISHES - ABOUT $10,000 | $1,000 | 2023 |
| EAST ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS EDUCATINOAL FOUNDATION INCFORT WAYNE, IN | PURCHASE AND LAY GRAVEL TO CREASE TRAIL AS WELL AS PURCHASE LUMBER TO BUILD BENCHES | $1,000 | 2023 |
| CHILDREN FIRST CENTERAUBURN, IN | SUPPLIES FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE FIELD | $1,000 | 2023 |
| THE BRANDON FOUNDATIONFORT WAYNE, IN | RUAH ROOM - SENSORY MATERIALS, PLACE FOR QUIET AND CALM | $1,000 | 2023 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERSFORT WAYNE, IN | TRAINING AND SCREENING VOLUNTEERS TO BECOME BIGS | $1,000 | 2023 |
| HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITYHUNTINGTON, IN | SUPPORT FOR "FORESTER FUND" SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS | $1,000 | 2023 |
| WUNDERKAMMER ART COMPANYFORT WAYNE, IN | SPECIAL COMMUNITY INFUSED ART EXHIBITI | $1,000 | 2023 |
| WEST NOBLELIGONIER, IN | UPDATE CLASSROOM LIBRARY & 4 BOOKS PER STUDENT FROM SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR TO TAKE HOME AND KEEP | $1,000 | 2023 |
| STEUBEN EARLY LEARNING CENTERANGOLA, IN | PURCHASE WINTER GEAR FOR STUDENTS TO MAKE SURE OUTDOOR PLAY IS POSSIBLE DURING WINTER MONTHS | $1,000 | 2023 |
| GARRETT HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR BOOSTERSGARRETT, IN | SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO AID PARTICIPANTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS | $1,000 | 2023 |
| PRAIRIE HEIGHTSLAGRANGE, IN | FLEXIBLE SEATING OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS | $1,000 | 2023 |
| EASTPOINT COMMUNITY CHURCHBUTLER, IN | WEEKLY MEAL SERVICE, FELLOWSHIP, AND CHURCH SERVICE | $1,000 | 2023 |
| MONSTER TRUCK MUSEUMAUBURN, IN | BUILD 1/24 SCALE MONSTER TRUCK TRACK THAT FAMILIES CAN RACE REMOTE CONTROLLED MONSTER TRUCKS | $1,000 | 2023 |
| GKB COMMNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - BAND PROGRAMGARRETT, IN | NEW UNIFORM FUNDRAISER SUPPORT | $1,000 | 2023 |
| OAK FARMAVILLA, IN | BEFORE AND AFTER CARE PROGRAMMING SUPPLIES | $1,000 | 2023 |
| GROWING LIVES FOUNDATIONFORT WAYNE, IN | PROVIDING HEALTHY FOOD AND SNACK OPTIONS FOR SCHOLARS | $1,000 | 2023 |
| LANGUAGE SERVICES NETWORKFORT WAYNE, IN | PROVIDE FREE TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY MEMBERS | $1,000 | 2023 |
| AMANI FAMILY SERVICESFORT WAYNE, IN | WELCOMING FORT WAYNE INITIATIVE - PROVIDES WELCOME SUPPORT TO IMMIGRANTS | $1,000 | 2023 |
| TLC PRESCHOOLAUBURN, IN | BRIDGING THE GAP | $1,000 | 2023 |
| FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATREFORT WAYNE, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING INCLUDING ENCORE (DONATED TICKETS) | $1,000 | 2023 |
| 1.00 |
| $0 |
| Jeffrey Turner | SECRETARY | 1.00 | $0 |
| Matt Fetter | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Jessica Buss | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990-PF · FY2024 · period ending Dec 31, 2024IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202521429349100802
Form 990-PF · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202401159349102010
Form 990-PF · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022
Filing id 202321429349100437
Form 990-PF · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021
Filing id 202241309349102534
Form 990-PF · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202141259349101104
Form 990-PF · FY2019 · period ending Dec 31, 2019
Filing id 202041549349100214
Form 990-PF · FY2018 · period ending Dec 31, 2018
Filing id 201941279349102034
Form 990-PF · FY2017 · period ending Dec 31, 2017
Filing id 201821159349100542
Form 990-PF · FY2016 · period ending Dec 31, 2016
Filing id 201731299349101228
IRS filings are the source for every fact on this page. Nothing a model writes is ever a source; it can only point at a row here.