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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 2024, the Foundation was able to grant more than $3.64 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
Playing the long game: Plan ahead in 2025
Your clients (and you!) may still be recovering from a hectic end to 2024, but don’t let that stop you from helping families get a jump on their charitable planning for 2025. As compelling as year-end giving may be, even more compelling are the reasons for...
Sifting through it: What’s on the legislative charitable giving menu?
We all know that the new year and a new administration brings lots of potential change. So, what is going on that you need to know about to best serve your charitable clients? At the top of the list of issues we’re watching is what might happen with the Tax Cuts...
Wayne County Foundation Selected for Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow – GIFT VIII
Wayne County Foundation received a grant of $5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. through the Community Leadership Implementation Grants component of the eighth phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII) initiative.
Foundation Announces 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Winners
The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Wayne County – Luke Cottrell of Lincoln High School and Willow Warren of Northeastern High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership.