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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 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
Gifts of real estate: Watch every step
Some of your clients may express an interest in giving real estate to charity. You’re certainly aware that gifts of real estate to a fund at the Wayne County Foundation, just like gifts of other long-term capital assets, can be extremely tax-efficient because your...
Less can be more: Charitable giving helps parents pass wealth to children
How much is too much? That’s a question many parents ask as they structure lifetime gifts and bequests to children in their financial and estate plans. Wealthy clients are sometimes concerned that leaving money to their children could backfire and hinder their kids’...
Counting pennies: How to counsel frugal yet charitable clients
Over the years, you’ve likely observed that clients have different assumptions about what it takes to be a “philanthropist.” The interplay between a client’s perception of personal wealth and charitable giving capacity presents interesting opportunities for client...
Wayne County Foundation Awards $45,000 in Marketing Grants
Wayne County, Ind. – The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce that 9 local organizations have been awarded grants through the 45th Anniversary Marketing Grant Cycle. Each of the nine selected organizations will receive $5,000 in funding to support their...