Foundation Publication Archive
Use this page to find past copies of Foundation press releases, E-Newsletters, Annual Reports, and an archive of Foundation blog posts.
Press Releases
2025
Wayne County Foundation Selected for Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow: GIFT IX
Foundation Announces 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
Foundation Reveals 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists
Wayne County Foundation Awards $259,350 in Grant Cycle II
Wayne County Foundation Awards $274,490 in Grant Cycle I
Wayne County Foundation and Forward Wayne County Release 2024 County Indicator Report
Foundation Announces 2024 Charles A. Rodefeld and Ruth J. Wickemeyer Award Winners
2024
Wayne County Foundation Selected for Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow- GIFT VIII
2025 Lilly Endowment Scholarship Winners Press Release
Wayne County Foundation Awards $181,410 in Grant Cycle III
Wayne County Foundation Awards $45,000 in Marketing Grants
Wayne County Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Wayne County Foundation Awards $143,807 in Grant Cycle II and Other Opportunities
Wayne County Foundation Awards $136,867 in Grant Cycle I
Wayne County Foundation Names 2023 Award Winners
Foundation Receives $1,500,000 GIFT VIII Matching Fund Grant
2023
Foundation Announces 2024 Lilly Scholarship Winners
Wayne County Foundation Awards $212,626 for Mini Grants and Grant Cycle III
Foundation Announces Finalists for 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Wayne County Foundation awards $153,050 through Latest Grantmaking
Wayne County Foundation Names 2022 Award Recpients
Foundation Executive Director Selected for MDLF Fellowship Class VI
Wayne County Foundation awards $170,572 through Latest Grantmaking
Wayne County Foundation Announces New Board Members for 2023
2022
Foundation Announces Finalists for 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Vigran Family Foundation Distributes $69,000 to Local Organizations
Wayne County Foundation Announces Champions of Philanthropy Campaign
Wayne County Foundation awards $107,000 through Grant Cycle III
Twelve Organizations Complete Nonprofit NICE! Series
Foundation Announces Opening of 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Foundation Announces Grant Cycle II Recipients
2021
Foundation Announces 2021 Challenge Match Results
Foundation Announces Lilly Scholarship Recipients
Foundation Announces Lilly Scholarship Finalists
Foundation Announces Participating Challenge Match Organizations
Foundation Announces Main Street Grants for Communities
Foundation Announces Opening of Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Application
Foundation Releases Recipients of 2021 Spring Grant Cycle Funding
Foundation Releases Details Regarding 2021 Spring Grant Cycle
Foundation News
Donor-advised funds: So much to celebrate
Over the years, our team has spoken with many people who are surprised to learn just how many charitable giving options are available through the Wayne County Foundation, including legacy gifts and lifetime giving vehicles like donor-advised funds. Even some who...
Floor to ceiling: Four factors that will influence corporate giving now and later
At the Wayne County Foundation, we work with business leaders and business owners to structure charitable giving plans that achieve the company’s goals for its employees and the community. In many cases, corporate giving strategies include donating to local charities,...
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...