Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.4 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$51.5 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
89% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 25 | $43.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 25 | $47.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 61 | $51.5 million |
How to apply
Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 51 | $2.1 million |
| Ohio | 5 | $115,325 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $79,764 |
| Virginia | 2 | $55,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $33,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | The arts | $250,000 |
| Bridge of Grace Compassionate Minis | Education | $200,000 |
| Vincent Village Inc | Community empowerment | $200,000 |
| The League for the Blind & Disabled | Community empowerment | $150,000 |
| LC Nature Park Inc | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $80,000 |
| Troy Center Inc | Education | $75,000 |
| The Ireland Funds America | Urban design & development | $73,195 |
| Giving Gardens of Indiana Inc | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $70,000 |
| Little River Land Trust Corporation | Urban design & development | $60,000 |
| Oak Farm School Inc | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $60,000 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Founda | Education | $51,100 |
| Blue Jacket Inc | Community empowerment | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater for | Urban design & development | $50,000 |
| Pathfinder Services Inc | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $50,000 |
| Questa Education Foundation Inc | Education | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne | Community empowerment | $50,000 |
| Main Street Wooster Inc | The arts | $42,750 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $40,000 |
| The Literacy Alliance Inc | Education | $37,500 |
| Fort Wayne Cinema Center Inc | The arts | $35,000 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation Inc | Grant matching | $33,300 |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art Inc | The arts | $30,000 |
| Lafontaine Arts Council Inc | The arts | $30,000 |
| The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Minis | Community empowerment | $28,109 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Center for Nonviolence Inc | Grant matching | $25,000 |
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Soci | Urban design & development | $25,000 |
| Historic Fort Wayne Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Huntington University | Grant matching | $25,000 |
| Iris Family Support Center | Community empowerment | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Indi | Education | $25,000 |
| Little River Wetlands Project Inc | Conservation park & recreation | $25,000 |
| Professional Animal Retirement Cent | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $25,000 |
| Science Central Inc | Education | $25,000 |
| Wayne County Children's Steam Playl | Education | $25,000 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Servic | Education | $25,000 |
| Southwest Montessori Academy Inc | Education | $22,000 |
| Alive Community Outreach Inc | Community empowerment | $20,000 |
| Believe in A Dream | Education | $20,000 |
| Fort Wayne Dance Collective Inc | The arts | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Glaze
- Melissa Glaze
- Lyndsey Glaze
- Rachel Osting
- Troy Linder
Questions people ask
Does Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Glaze (President), Melissa Glaze (Director), Lyndsey Glaze (Executive Di) and Rachel Osting (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.