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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
Balancing immediate impact and lasting legacy
Many donors begin their journey with the Wayne County Foundation having a general sense of the difference they want to make in the community. Whether you’ve already established a donor-advised or another type of fund, or are thinking about doing so, you may have...
Donor-advised funds: So much to celebrate
Over the years, our team has spoken with many people who are surprised to learn just how many charitable giving options are available through the Wayne County Foundation, including legacy gifts and lifetime giving vehicles like donor-advised funds. Even some who...
Floor to ceiling: Four factors that will influence corporate giving now and later
At the Wayne County Foundation, we work with business leaders and business owners to structure charitable giving plans that achieve the company’s goals for its employees and the community. In many cases, corporate giving strategies include donating to local charities,...
OBBBA, IRAs, QCDs, Oh My!
If your head is spinning, it’s for a good reason! Let’s face it–the rules for using IRAs to give to charity were complicated before the OBBBA got thrown into the mix. Let’s address five frequently asked questions we’ve been hearing from attorneys, CPAs, and financial...