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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 2023, the Foundation was able to grant more than $2.4 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
Foundation Announces 2024 Charles A. Rodefeld and Ruth J. Wickemeyer Award Winners
Wayne County, IN — The Wayne County Foundation is proud to announce that Dr. David Jetmore is the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Charles A. Rodefeld Award, and Howard and Patty Lamson have been selected for the 2024 Ruth J. Wickemeyer Award. Both recipients are...
Caught by surprise? In case you missed it, here’s what’s going on
Keeping up with an ever-evolving landscape of tax legislation can be a full-time job! Here’s a quick rundown of three things you need to know: Sunsetting provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The TCJA’s scheduled expiration at the end of 2025 will...
Generational shifts: Fulfilling clients’ charitable wishes
Chances are, you’ve already begun to notice that a major transfer of wealth is happening as your Baby Boomer clients establish financial and estate plans to pass their wealth to their Gen X and Millennial children. The dollars involved are eye-popping. Most...
Tax time blues: Why is this so hard?
After the holiday glow has finally worn off, your clients may be hit with a sinking realization that it’s time to pull together tax information and start working with their CPAs, financial advisors, and tax attorneys on the filings for last year and start checking in...