Community Foundation of Wabash County
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About Community Foundation of Wabash County
We serve the citizens of Wabash County by implementing their charitable aspirations, making grants, investing and safeguarding charitable assets, providing information regarding charitable endeavors, and convening citizens and linking resources to address issues confronting our shared lives.
Focus Areas
Education (early childhood, adult education, scholarships)Health and human servicesArts and cultureCivic and economic developmentEnvironmentCommunity development
Who They Fund
adult learners / workforce participantsyoung children / early learnersvulnerable childrenpeople experiencing or at risk of homelessnesssenior citizensstudents receiving scholarships
About Community Foundation of Wabash County
Community Foundation of Wabash County Inc pairs broad local grantmaking with a large scholarship function in Wabash County. In the recent grants list, one of the largest awards went to Wabash County YMCA for a roof and general support, while another substantial grant supported 85 Hope Inc for healthcare services. The pattern shows a funder working across basic needs, education, health, and community institutions rather than a single narrow program. Scholarship activity is a major part of the foundation’s identity. Its scholarship programs include nearly 70 donor-created scholarship endowments for traditional and non-traditional students, and the foundation also administers awards for post-secondary study, vocational training, and industry-recognized credentials. The recent grant list reinforces that educational support is not limited to scholarships: Learn More Center received support for adult education, and Manchester Early Learning Center received funding for early childhood education. The foundation also backs local organizations that serve residents directly. Wabash Recovery Services, Peabody Retirement Community, Daniel's Place Inc, and Wabash First United Methodist Church all appear in the recent grants list, showing support for human services, senior services, and facilities tied to community programming.
What Community Foundation of Wabash County Funds
Education is one of the clearest themes in the foundation’s giving. Learn More Center received $302,474 for adult education, and Wabash City Schools received $165,856 for project support. Manchester Early Learning Center also received $164,503 for early childhood education, aligning with the foundation’s strategic initiative focus on educational attainment. Health and human services are another consistent area. 85 Hope Inc received $539,929 for healthcare services, and Wabash Recovery Services received $500,100 for general operating support in an earlier year and $250,000 for general support in a later year. Daniel's Place Inc also appears among the recent grants, supported with $175,000 for general support. Community facilities and civic life show up as well. Wabash First United Methodist Church received $469,384 for programs and building, while North Manchester Public Library received grants for general support in multiple years. Those awards fit a pattern of funding places and organizations that anchor local services, programming, and access.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.8M
Total Assets
$99.4M
Total Revenue
$16.4M
Total Expenses
$5.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $19K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$19K
75th Percentile
$50K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
BRIAN HOWENSTINE
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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