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Community Impact Through Giving
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 2025, the Foundation was able to grant more than $5.17 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
All that and more: Your donor advised fund may surprise you
You might initially think of a donor advised fund as a simple charitable savings account: contribute assets, immediately receive a tax deduction, if eligible, and recommend grants to your favorite 501(c)(3) nonprofits over time. While that is certainly true, many...
“Nice to meet you”: Introducing your advisors to the Wayne County Foundation team
At the Wayne County Foundation, we are honored to work with many individuals, families, and businesses who support the causes that matter most to them and help make our entire community a better place to live. In many cases, trusted professional advisors, including...
A moment to meet: Philanthropy’s crucial role
Over the last several years, communities across the country, including our own region, have faced moments of enormous challenge, from natural disasters and economic uncertainty to housing shortages and growing mental health needs. Increasingly, the Wayne County...
Wake up call: OBBA changes and client conversations
For many attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, the tax law changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are old news. However, that may not be the case for your clients! While you’ve been busy reading dozens of...