M E Raker Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-1040474
Foundation Overview
Based in Fort Wayne, IN, M E Raker Foundation Inc has awarded 290 grants totaling $2,292,240 to organizations in Indiana, Ohio and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $7,000.
Latest Tax Year
2022
Total Giving (all years)
$2,292,240
Total Assets
$11,301,624
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
116
Median Grant
$7,750
% Median Grant Growth
+55%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 24%
28 of 116 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Indiana
97% of all grants are concentrated in Indiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Fort Wayne (95%), New Haven (1%), Roanoke (1%).
Funding Trajectory
+31%
Moderate 31% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (56%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into M E Raker Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 East Washington Foundation | $2,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Renovations In Masonic Temple | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Home Fire Relief | 2022 |
| Amani Family Services | $6,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scoutreach Community Outreach Program | 2022 |
| Associated Churches Of Fort Wayne And Allen County | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Foodbank Program | 2022 |
| Audiences Unlimited | $7,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Arts Program | 2022 |
| Bishop Luers High School | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Blue Jacket | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Career Academy | 2022 |
| Bridge Of Grace Compassionate Ministries | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Cancer Services Of Northeast Indiana | $9,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Client Advocate Program | 2022 |
| Cass Housing | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Chill | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | The Courtyard | 2022 |
| Community Harvest Foodbank Of Northeast Indiana | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Equipment | 2022 |
| Community Transportation Network | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Doubling Capacity For Tomorrow Campaign | 2022 |
| Courageous Healing | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Mental Health Program | 2022 |
| East Allen Family Resource Center | $4,000 | New Haven, IN, US | After School And Summer Programs | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Arc Of Ne Indiana | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Neurodiversity Workforce Training Initiative | 2022 |
| Early Childhood Alliance | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Nature Explore Playgrounds | 2022 |
| Euell A Wilson Center | $4,400 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Work Ready Youth Program | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $7,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Staffing Expenses | 2022 |
| Science Central | $12,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meals | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Ashbrook Center | $10,000 | Ashland, OH, US | Ashbrook Scholar Program | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Rivers | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Clear Drains Fort Wayne Project | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northern In-mi | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Staff-led Troop Program | 2022 |
| Give Hear | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| History Center | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Heritage Education Fund | 2022 |
| Remedy Live | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program And Chat Center Support | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Homebound Meals Inc | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Meal Delivery Program | 2022 |
| Humane Fort Wayne | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Construction Of New Facility | 2022 |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kate's Kart | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Lc Nature Park | $4,500 | Roanoke, IN, US | Volunteer Program | 2022 |
| Lexi's Voice | $1,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Theraputic Programs | 2022 |
| Little River Wetlands Project Inc | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Seeds To Marsh Program | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Lssi Works Program | 2022 |
| Mad Anthony's Children's Hope House | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mcmillen Center | $6,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Health Education Programs | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Guardianship Program | 2022 |
| Neighbor Link Fort Wayne | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Out Of A Jam | $8,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Kitchen Equipment | 2022 |
| Police Athletic Leauge | $2,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Pal Football Programpal Football Program | 2022 |
| Redemption House Ministries | $7,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Transition Program For Women | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meal Program | 2022 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Legacy Of Hope Campaign | 2022 |
| Specialty Tutoring | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Building | 2022 |
| Stillwater Hospice | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Staff Education | 2022 |
| Super Shot Inc | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Immunization Program | 2022 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Services | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The League | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth Services Program | 2022 |
| The Literacy Alliance | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Literacy Programs | 2022 |
| The Shepherd's House | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Turnstone Center | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of St Francis | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Jesters Program | 2022 |
| Vincent Village Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth And Family Engagement Program | 2022 |
| World Baseball Academy | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ Of Northern Indiana | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth Development Programs | 2022 |
| 216 East Washington Foundation | $2,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Renovations In Masonic Temple | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Home Fire Relief | 2022 |
| Amani Family Services | $6,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scoutreach Community Outreach Program | 2022 |
| Associated Churches Of Fort Wayne And Allen County | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Foodbank Program | 2022 |
| Audiences Unlimited | $7,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Arts Program | 2022 |
| Bishop Luers High School | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Blue Jacket | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Career Academy | 2022 |
| Bridge Of Grace Compassionate Ministries | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Cancer Services Of Northeast Indiana | $9,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Client Advocate Program | 2022 |
| Cass Housing | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Chill | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | The Courtyard | 2022 |
| Community Harvest Foodbank Of Northeast Indiana | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Equipment | 2022 |
| Community Transportation Network | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Doubling Capacity For Tomorrow Campaign | 2022 |
| Courageous Healing | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Mental Health Program | 2022 |
| East Allen Family Resource Center | $4,000 | New Haven, IN, US | After School And Summer Programs | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Arc Of Ne Indiana | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Neurodiversity Workforce Training Initiative | 2022 |
| Early Childhood Alliance | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Nature Explore Playgrounds | 2022 |
| Euell A Wilson Center | $4,400 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Work Ready Youth Program | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $7,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Staffing Expenses | 2022 |
| Science Central | $12,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meals | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Ashbrook Center | $10,000 | Ashland, OH, US | Ashbrook Scholar Program | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Rivers | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Clear Drains Fort Wayne Project | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northern In-mi | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Staff-led Troop Program | 2022 |
| Give Hear | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| History Center | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Heritage Education Fund | 2022 |
| Remedy Live | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program And Chat Center Support | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Homebound Meals Inc | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Meal Delivery Program | 2022 |
| Humane Fort Wayne | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Construction Of New Facility | 2022 |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kate's Kart | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Lc Nature Park | $4,500 | Roanoke, IN, US | Volunteer Program | 2022 |
| Lexi's Voice | $1,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Theraputic Programs | 2022 |
| Little River Wetlands Project Inc | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Seeds To Marsh Program | 2022 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Lssi Works Program | 2022 |
| Mad Anthony's Children's Hope House | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mcmillen Center | $6,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Health Education Programs | 2022 |
| Mental Health America | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Guardianship Program | 2022 |
| Neighbor Link Fort Wayne | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Out Of A Jam | $8,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Kitchen Equipment | 2022 |
| Police Athletic Leauge | $2,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Pal Football Programpal Football Program | 2022 |
| Redemption House Ministries | $7,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Transition Program For Women | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meal Program | 2022 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Legacy Of Hope Campaign | 2022 |
| Specialty Tutoring | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Building | 2022 |
| Stillwater Hospice | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Staff Education | 2022 |
| Super Shot Inc | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Immunization Program | 2022 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Services | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| The League | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth Services Program | 2022 |
| The Literacy Alliance | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Literacy Programs | 2022 |
| The Shepherd's House | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Turnstone Center | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of St Francis | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Jesters Program | 2022 |
| Vincent Village Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth And Family Engagement Program | 2022 |
| World Baseball Academy | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ Of Northern Indiana | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth Development Programs | 2022 |
| Anami Family Services | $5,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Clincal Support Services | 2021 |
| Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scoutreach Program | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Home Fire Relief Program | 2021 |
| Associated Churches Of Fort Wayne And Allen County | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Food Bank Network Program | 2021 |
| 216 East Washington Foundation | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Elevator Replacement | 2021 |
| Audiences Unlimited | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Bishop Luers High School | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Blue Jacket | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Career Academy | 2021 |
| Bridge Of Grace Compassionate Ministries | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Cancer Services Of Northeast Indiana | $9,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Client Advocate Program | 2021 |
| Cass Housing | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Chill | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | The Courtyard | 2021 |
| Community Harvest Foodbank Of Northeast Indiana | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Equipment | 2021 |
| Community Transportation Network | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Medical Transportation | 2021 |
| Courageous Healing | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Mental Health Program | 2021 |
| East Allen Family Resource Center | $4,000 | New Haven, IN, US | After School And Summer Programs | 2021 |
| Easter Seals Arc Of Ne Indiana | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Neurodiversity Workforce Training Initiative | 2021 |
| Embassy Theatre Foundation | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Window Replacement | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | $7,540 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Evc Scooters | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne Park Foundation | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Paris: City Of Light And Love Exhibit | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historial Society | $4,400 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Boxcar Restoration | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meals | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Ashbrook Center | $10,000 | Ashland, OH, US | Ashbrook Scholar Program | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Lincoln Collection | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Rolland Center For Lincoln Research | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Rivers | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Clear Drains Fort Wayne Project | 2021 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Giving Tuesday Match | 2021 |
| Give Hear | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Hearing Healthcare Program | 2021 |
| Homebound Meals Inc | $7,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Meal Subsidies And Program Expenses | 2021 |
| Hoosiers Feeding The Hungry | $2,500 | Garrett, IN, US | Processing Costs | 2021 |
| Fort Wayne-allen County Economic Development Alliance | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Disabilities 2.0 Initiative | 2021 |
| Kate's Kart | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Lc Nature Park | $5,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Volunteer Program | 2021 |
| Lexi's Voice | $2,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Animal Therapy Services | 2021 |
| Lifeline Youth & Family Services | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Brookmill Preschool Program | 2021 |
| Godance | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Dance Lessons For Disabled | 2021 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Lssi Works Program | 2021 |
| Headwaters Junction | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Historic Depot Restoration | 2021 |
| Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Mcmillen Center | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Preventative Health Programming | 2021 |
| Healtier Moms And Babies | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Mobile Diaper Pantry | 2021 |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Support For Homeless Families | 2021 |
| Middle Waves | $3,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Music Festival | 2021 |
| Neighbor Link Fort Wayne | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Police Athletic Leauge | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Pal Football Programpal Football Program | 2021 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Language And Literacy Camp | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meal Program | 2021 |
| Out Of A Jam | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Legacy Of Hope Campaign | 2021 |
| Soulmedic Media Group | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Remedy Live Program | 2021 |
| St Joseph Missions | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Emergency Housing For Women | 2021 |
| Super Shot Inc | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Immunization Program | 2021 |
| The Literacy Alliance | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Literacy Programs | 2021 |
| The History Center | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Heritage Education Fund | 2021 |
| The League | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth Services Program | 2021 |
| Thirteen Step House | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Case Management | 2021 |
| Turnstone Center | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| University Of St Francis | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Jesters Program | 2021 |
| Vincent Village Inc | $6,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth And Family Engagement Program | 2021 |
| World Baseball Academy | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | On Deck Advantage Program | 2021 |
| Youth For Christ Of Northern Indiana | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Ywca | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Prevention Education Program | 2021 |
| Anami Family Services | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Ashland University | $10,000 | Ashland, OH, US | Ashbrook Scholars Program | 2020 |
| Associated Churches Of Fort Wayne And Allen County | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Food Bank Network Program | 2020 |
| Audiences Unlimited | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Musical Ensambles In Adult Care Facilities | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Ne In | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Amachi Program | 2020 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Bishop Luers High School | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Blue Jacket | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Employment Training And Placement | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Fort Wayne | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Project Learn | 2020 |
| Bridge Of Grace Compassionate Ministries | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Cancer Services Of Northeast Indiana | $9,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Client Advocate Program | 2020 |
| Cass Housing | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Community Harvest Foodbank | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Warehouse Equipment | 2020 |
| Community Transportation Network | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Medical Transportation Services | 2020 |
| Core | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Vocational Training For Young Adults With Disabilities | 2020 |
| Easter Seals Arc Of Ne Indiana | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Community Integration Program | 2020 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $7,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Fort Wayne Trails | $2,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Trek The Trails Program | 2020 |
| Fort Wayne Park Foundation | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Visions Of The Old West Exhibit | 2020 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meal Program | 2020 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Unbound Playground | 2020 |
| Give Hear | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Hearing Healthcare Program | 2020 |
| Homebound Meals Inc | $7,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Meal Subsidies And Program Expenses | 2020 |
| Hoosiers Feeding The Hungry | $3,000 | Garrett, IN, US | Processing Costs | 2020 |
| Lc Nature Park | $5,000 | Roanoke, IN, US | Camp Trillum | 2020 |
| Just Neighbors | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Homeless Families Support | 2020 |
| Kate's Kart | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Book Delivery To Hospitals | 2020 |
| Lexi's Voice | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Animal Therapy Services | 2020 |
| Lifeline Youth & Family Services | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Project Incentive Preschool Program | 2020 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Lssi Works Program | 2020 |
| Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Mcmillen Center | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Preventative Health Programming | 2020 |
| Mental Health America | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Cedars Hope | 2020 |
| Mustard Seed Furniture Bank | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | New Website | 2020 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio | $4,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | New Generation Media Internship Program | 2020 |
| Police Athletic Leauge | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Pal Football Programpal Football Program | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meal Program | 2020 |
| Science Central | $12,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Soulmedic Media Group | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Remedy Live Program | 2020 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meal Program | 2020 |
| Super Shot Inc | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Immunization Program | 2020 |
| The History Center | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Heritage Education Fund | 2020 |
| The League | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth Services Program | 2020 |
| The X Count | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Accessable Restroom | 2020 |
| Turnstone Center | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of St Francis | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Jesters Program | 2020 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Services | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Older Adult Programs | 2020 |
| World Baseball Academy | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth Development Field | 2020 |
| Youth For Christ Of Northern Indiana | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth Programs | 2020 |
| Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scoutrach Program | 2020 |
| Auburn Automotive Heritage | $10,000 | Auburn, IN, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Blessings In A Backpack Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Food Distribution | 2020 |
| Cornerstone Youth Center | $5,000 | Monroeville, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Crossroad Child & Family Services | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | New Tech Network | 2020 |
| Love Church Ministries | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Foster Child Program | 2020 |
| Mad Anthony's Childrens Hope House | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Northeast Indiana Innvoation Center | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Student Business Builder Program | 2020 |
| Powerhouse Youth Center | $3,000 | New Haven, IN, US | Power Plan After School Program | 2020 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| The Carriage House | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Police Athletic Leauge | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Pal Football Program | 2019 |
| Visiting Nurse | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Medical Records Technology | 2019 |
| Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Medical And Dental Care | 2019 |
| Goodwill Industries | $9,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Computer Equipment | 2019 |
| The History Center | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Heritage Education Fund | 2019 |
| Turnstone Center | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Mustard Seed Furniture Bank | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | New Equipment | 2019 |
| Mcmillen Center | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Health Education Programs | 2019 |
| Cancer Services Of Northeast Indiana | $9,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Client Advocate Program | 2019 |
| Science Central | $12,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Associated Churches Of Fort Wayne And Allen County | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Food Bank Network Program | 2019 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Lssi Works Program | 2019 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Services | $12,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Older Adult Programs | 2019 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $7,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Just Neighbors | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Fort Wayne Park Foundation | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Menter Officer Program | 2019 |
| Lexi's Voice | $1,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Animal Therapy Services | 2019 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meal Program | 2019 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meal Program | 2019 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Holiday Meal Program | 2019 |
| Core | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Vocational Training For Young Adults With Disabilities | 2019 |
| Super Shot Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Immunization Program | 2019 |
| Kate's Kart | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Bridge Of Grace Compassionate Ministries | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Hero-maker Capital Campaign | 2019 |
| Homebound Meals Inc | $7,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Meal Subsidies And Program Expenses | 2019 |
| University Of St Francis | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Jesters Program | 2019 |
| Audiences Unlimited | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Musical Ensambles In Adult Care Facilities | 2019 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio | $4,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Computers And Internship Program | 2019 |
| Blue Jacket | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| The Literacy Alliance | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Literacy Programs | 2019 |
| Easter Seals Arc Of Ne Indiana | $7,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Community Integration Program | 2019 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarships | 2019 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Ne In | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Amachi Program | 2019 |
| Youth For Christ Of Northern Indiana | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Expenses | 2019 |
| Lifeline Youth & Family Services | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Project Incentive Preschool Program | 2019 |
| The League | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Home Health Care Plus Program | 2019 |
| Mental Health America | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Cedars Hope | 2019 |
| Vincent Village Inc | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Bishop Luers High School | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Scholarships | 2019 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Fort Wayne | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Project Learn | 2019 |
| Hoosiers Feeding The Hungry | $2,500 | Garrett, IN, US | Meat The Need Program | 2019 |
| Cass Housing | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Anami Family Services | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Community Transportation Network | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Medical Transportation Services | 2019 |
| Community Harvest Foodbank | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Warehouse Equipment | 2019 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Casting The Vision Campaign | 2019 |
| World Baseball Academy | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Youth Development Field | 2019 |
| Middle Waves | $3,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Middle Waves Music Festival | 2019 |
| Fort Wayne Chjldren's Zoo | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northern In | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Staff Led Troop Program | 2019 |
| Ashland University | $10,000 | Ashland, OH, US | Ashbrook Scholars Program | 2019 |
| Southeast Youth Council | $5,000 | Monroeville, IN, US | Pandemic Support | 2019 |
| Soulmedic Media Group | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Pandemic Support | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for M E Raker Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 31-1040474 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 6207 CONSTITUTION DRIVE Fort Wayne, IN 46804-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee M E Raker Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Stephen J Williams |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Jennifer J Pickard |
| Vice-president & Treasurer | Emily Pichon |
Forms 990-PF
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