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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
Underappreciated and overlooked: Why life insurance matters to charitable giving
Even in an era when term life insurance policies may appear to dominate, many people still hold whole life, variable life, or universal life insurance policies. In many cases, when the original need for a policy goes away (e.g., children become independent or other...
Get started now: Your 2026 charitable giving checklist
Many people approach a new year with a genuine desire to be more intentional about their charitable giving. They know they want to make a difference, align their generosity with their values, and perhaps even involve their families, but they are often unsure where to...
Charitable tax law changes for 2026: Keeping your tax advisors in the loop
A new year presents an excellent opportunity to check in on your charitable giving priorities. While this is the case every year, it’s especially important in 2026, not only because of the crucial priorities to improve the quality of life in our community, but also...
2025 action required: Last call for current tax rules
As you walk clients through year-end tax planning, the Wayne County Foundation encourages you to remind them that 2025 presents a critical window of opportunity for charitable giving before major provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) take effect on...