The Foellinger Foundation Board of Directors has approved grants totaling $1.37 million to go towards helping nonprofit organizations that provide services throughout Allen County.
Most are in the category of Youth Development.
“The Foundation’s strategy is to support effective nonprofits that serve children and their families, most in need with the least opportunity” said Cheryl Taylor, Foundation President. “The grantees on the list reflect the Foundation’s emphasis on supporting strong nonprofits with strong board and staff leaders whose organizations make Allen County a better place to live.”
Organization Name, Project Title, Grant Amount
Allen County Public Library Two-year program support for young Adult $580,000
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Allen County Public Library Three-year program support for a Foundation-Invited Initiative for the Nonprofit Resource Center $315,000
Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne One-year operating support $85,000
Crossroad Child and Family Services One-year operating support $10,000
Erin’s House for Grieving Children One-year operating support $15,000
Euell A. Wilson Center One-year operating support $40,000
Fort Wayne Urban League One-year program support for Youth Services $22,500
Gateway Woods Family Services One-year program support for Prevention Preferred Program $20,000
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana One-year program support for Girl Scout Leadership $20,000
Lifeline Youth and Family Services One-year program support for Project Incentive $185,000
Power House Youth Center One-year operating support program $32,500
Salvation Army One-year program support for Community Youth Center $40,000
Women’s Care Center One-year program support for Nurturing Teen Mothers $10,000