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The Wayne County Foundation exists to foster and encourage private philanthropic giving, to enhance the spirit of community
and to improve the quality of life in the Wayne County, Indiana, area now and for future generations.
In 2022 , the Foundation was able to grant more than $2.3 million to our community because of the generosity of our donors. Your gifts enable the Foundation to address immediate needs and support future-focused projects that will help our community thrive.
Featured Articles
Wayne County Foundation Announces 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Wayne County – Lorelei Guenther of Centerville High School and Olivia Dudas of Richmond High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known...
Wayne County Foundation Awards $212,626 for Mini Grants and Grant Cycle III
The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce that 21 local organizations have been awarded $212,626 through Grant Cycle III and other third-quarter opportunities. Grants administered through the Foundation’s Grant Cycles are designed to support local programs or...
Foundation Announces Finalists for 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce that among a pool of 68 highly competitive applicants, five Wayne County high school seniors have been selected as finalists for the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. They are: Hannah Cravens, Richmond...