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Foellinger Foundation Grants $1.8 Million for Youth Development in Allen County

Friday, March 5, 2021

The Foellinger Foundation Board of Directors has approved grants in the Youth Development category totaling $1,825,000 to support nonprofit organizations that provide services throughout Allen County.

“Supporting these organizations reflects the importance of investing in our youth,” said Ed Kominowski, Foundation President. “We are grateful to the nonprofit organizations that provide crucial services for young people in our community. Their dedication helps improve the lives of area children and families.”

Organization/Project Title Grant Amount

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana: $555,000
    three-year operating support for Allen County programs
  • Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne: $320,000
    two-year operating support for Allen County programs
  • Crossroad Child and Family Services: $35,000
    one-year operating support
  • Drive Alive: $12,500
    two-year operating support
  • Euell A. Wilson Center: $185,000
    two-year operating support
  • Gateway Woods Family Services: $17,500
    one-year operating support
  • Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana: $345,000
    three-year operating support for Allen County programs
  • The Power House Alliance: $10,000
    one-year operating support
  • Youth for Christ of Northern Indiana: $345,000
    three-year operating support for Allen County programs

Grand Totals $1,825,000

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