by Daniel Arthur | May 26, 2022
In an effort to enhance the quality of life in our community, the Wayne County Foundation has connected people to causes that matter to them, championed private giving, administered scholarships, and assisted in the sustainability of local nonprofits for more than 40...
by Alex Painter | May 20, 2022
The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce that eighteen different local organizations have been awarded a total of $146,015 through its Grant Cycle I. The funding is to support local programs or projects to enhance the spirit of the community and improve the...
by Alex Painter | Jan 19, 2022
In keeping step with our vision of being the catalyst for a thriving community, the Wayne County Foundation is proud to announce that $2,611,374 was granted to enhance the quality of life in Wayne County in 2021. Grantmaking As in past years, the Foundation...
by Alex Painter | Oct 13, 2021
The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce that among a pool of 79 highly competitive applicants, five high school seniors who attend Wayne County schools have been selected as finalists for the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Emily Cox, Lincoln...
by Alex Painter | Sep 18, 2021
The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce that forty local nonprofit organizations have been selected to participate in the 2021 Challenge Match. This year marks the tenth consecutive year the Foundation has offered this initiative, dating back to 2012. The...
by Alex Painter | Jul 15, 2021
The Wayne County Foundation is proud to announce the release of our 2020 Annual Report. The report highlights the Foundation’s role in community leadership, making grants and scholarships, encouraging private philanthropic giving, as well as enhancing the spirit...
