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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 2021 , the Foundation was able to grant more than $2.61 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.
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Featured Articles
Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising
We are excited to announce our upcoming course in partnership with the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising! Fundraising success depends on organization-wide efforts from the leadership of the board to the dedication of...
Foundation Announces 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of two area high school seniors who will receive the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. From a highly competitive pool of eighty-three qualified applicants, Aubrey Morgan of Centerville...
Wayne County Foundation Refreshes Website
The Wayne County Foundation is excited to unveil a refresh of its website, waynecountyfoundation.org. Updates include a refreshed home page, the new nonprofit database, a page detailing donor giving, and more. Read the full press release here.