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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 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
Wayne County Foundation Awards $274,490 in Grant Cycle I
Wayne County, IN — The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce that seven local organizations have been awarded $274,490 through Grant Cycle I. Grants administered through the Foundation’s Grant Cycles are designed to support local programs or projects that...
Wayne County Foundation and Forward Wayne County Release2024 County Indicator Report
Wayne County, Indiana– The Wayne County Foundation and Forward Wayne County have released the County Indicator Report for 2024. This report provides valuable insights into the county’s economic, social, and health-related trends, highlighting both progress and areas...
Donating business interests: Why a fund at the Wayne County Foundation is the ideal recipient
If your client base includes business owners, you probably weren’t surprised by this observation in a recent Wall Street Journal article about the “stealthy wealthy”: “Behind a paycheck, the largest source of income for the 1% highest earners in the U.S. isn’t being a...
More questions than answers: Pending tax legislation
There’s little doubt that you’ve seen extensive news coverage of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" (H.R. 1) that passed the House of Representatives by a 215-214 vote on May 22, 2025, and now moves to the Senate, where significant changes are expected before final...