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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 $3.46 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
Tax deduction? What tax deduction?
Despite–or perhaps in light of–the recent whirlwind of commentary about new federal laws and the implications for the charitable deduction and charitable giving, it is really important keep in mind that for most individuals, the decision to give is driven by deeply...
Philanthropy is for Everyone
“Philanthropy” may sound like something reserved for wealthy, “mature” adults, but that’s not at all the case. At the Wayne County Foundation, we work with individuals of every generation, from young adults to retirees and everyone in between. Young adults are...
Lean on us: 5 reasons to call the Wayne County Foundation
In an economic and legislative environment full of unpredictability, we encourage you to tap the knowledgeable team at the Foundation–perhaps even more than you have in the past. You promised yourself in 2024 that you’ll never again get caught in a year-end crunch. ...
Gifts of artwork: Worth a look, but be careful
If you’ve noticed a surprising uptick in recent years among your younger clients investing in artwork, it is not your imagination! A survey of 1,007 U.S. high net worth individuals (each with at least $3 million in investable assets) found that 83% of respondents aged...