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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
Quiet types: Spotting clients who prefer to give anonymously
At the Wayne County Foundation, we’re dedicated to helping your clients achieve their charitable goals. As you continue (or begin) conversations about charitable giving with your clients, one important question often arises: How would your clients like their giving to...
Timing is everything: Mapping Giving Plans
It’s never been easy to navigate the ever-shifting tax rules to help clients structure charitable gifts, and now it’s even trickier. Major changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, are creating complexity, opportunity, and,...
Succession planning: It’s not just for businesses
Many people think of succession planning as something only relevant to businesses or nonprofits. However, it's equally important when considering the legacy you want to leave through philanthropy—including being intentional about what happens to your Funds at the...
Back to school: Expanding support for education
It’s time for back-to-school planning! If education is on your mind, you’re in good company. Charitable giving to education rose in 2024 to more than $58 billion! If education and related causes are important to you, the Wayne County Foundation can help you explore a...