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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 2022 , the Foundation was able to grant more than $2.3 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
Donor Story: Jim and Sharon Howell
Throughout this year, the Wayne County Foundation is highlighting several of our donors through blog posts. This initiative aims to understand their story and how their philanthropic endeavors create positive impacts in the community. For our first donor story, we...
Developing Annual Sustainability Workshop
We are excited to announce an upcoming workshop from the Lilly School of Philanthropy's Fund Raising School called Developing Annual Sustainability! The Foundation is bringing the Lilly School of Philanthropy's Fund Raising School to Wayne County. The Developing...
Looking Back at 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024
In this blog Rebecca Gilliam, Foundation Executive Director, reflects on some of the highlights from 2023 and provides a preview of what to look forward to in 2024. As we approach the year's end, I want to express my appreciation for your continued support of the...
Wayne County Foundation Announces 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
The Wayne County Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Wayne County – Lorelei Guenther of Centerville High School and Olivia Dudas of Richmond High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known...