Foellinger Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved grants totaling $1,381,800 to support nonprofit organizations in Allen County, Indiana.
News release from the Foellinger Foundation:
Foellinger Foundation Awards $1,381,800 in Community Interests and Capacity Building Grants in Allen County
Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 12, 2025) – Foellinger Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved grants totaling $1,381,800 to support nonprofit organizations in Allen County. These grants were awarded in two key areas: Community Interests and Capacity Building.
“Through our Community Interest grants, we’re proud to support nonprofits that bring arts, culture, and enriching experiences to life—elements that make our community vibrant. The Foellinger family believed deeply in that vibrancy, and we’re honored to carry forward their legacy by offering these grant opportunities,” said Sarah Strimmenos, Foellinger Foundation President & CEO.
Thirty-eight Community Interests grants totaling $1,303,500 were awarded to nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing dynamic programs that support the growth, development, and well-being of Allen County children and families. Recipients include:
- ACRES Land Trust
- American Red Cross
- Artlink
- Arts United
- Camp Red Cedar
- CASS Housing
- Cinema Center
- Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children
- Embassy Theatre
- FAME
- Fort Wayne Ballet
- Fort Wayne Children’s Choir
- Fort Wayne Civic Theatre
- Fort Wayne Dance Collective
- Fort Wayne Museum of Art
- Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra
- Fort Wayne Trails
- Fort Wayne Urban League
- Fort Wayne Youtheatre
- Fort Wayne Zoo
- Grow Allen
- History Center
- Humane Fort Wayne
- Little River Wetlands
- Love Fort Wayne
- Myanmar Youth Association
- Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership
- The NIIC
- Northeast Indiana Public Radio
- Police Athletic League Fort Wayne
- Questa Education Foundation
- RemedyLIVE
- Science Central
- SCORE Northeast Indiana
- Stillwater Hospice
- University of Saint Francis
- Volunteer Center
- Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana
Seven Capacity Building grants totaling $78,300 were also awarded to support board-driven initiatives that enhance an organization’s financial sustainability, governance, and operational effectiveness.
“At Foellinger Foundation, we believe long-term effectiveness starts with intentional investment in organizational strength. These grants help nonprofits strengthen leadership and long-term strategy that help them thrive,” said Sarah Strimmenos, Foellinger Foundation President & CEO.
About Foellinger Foundation
Foellinger Foundation is a private, charitable foundation that invests in organizations, programming, and initiatives that serve Allen County citizens with the greatest economic need and least opportunity. The Foundation was created in 1958 by Helene Foellinger, The News-
Sentinel publisher from 1936 to 1981, and Esther Foellinger, her mother. Visit www.foellinger.org for more information.
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