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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 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
Event Tickets: Beware of the Split
Many of your philanthropy-minded clients certainly enjoy attending fundraising events for their favorite charities. Especially as community events start ramping up this fall, you’ll want to be aware of a little wrinkle in the IRS rules that may surprise your clients...
Wayne County Foundation Awards $181,410 in Grant Cycle III
Wayne County, Ind. - The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce that 16 local organizations have been awarded $181,410 through Grant Cycle III. Grants administered through the Foundation’s Grant Cycles are designed to support local programs or projects that...
Charitable planning can help ease client procrastination
Procrastination is a drain in ways that go far deeper than the incomplete task itself. We know this intellectually, but it can be so hard to break the procrastination habit. It seems that the more daunting the task, the harder it is to tackle. This is a major reason...
Looking ahead: Charitable planning techniques on the horizon
The Wayne County Foundation team keeps a finger on the pulse of current events and legal developments that could impact the way you work with your charitable clients. Below are three notable items that you’ll likely want to keep in mind this fall. Election year...