Doermer Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Doermer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $225,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $890,000 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $890,000 | 19 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 20 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
Doermer Family Foundation Inc 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 Doermer Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 20 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | Operations | $225,000 |
| University of Saint Francis | Pledge | $115,000 |
| Arts United | Pledge | $100,000 |
| Canterbury School | Pledge | $100,000 |
| Bridge of Grace | Operations | $100,000 |
| Questa Foundation | Operations | $100,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Operations | $75,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Pledge | $50,000 |
| Community Transportation Network | Operations | $50,000 |
| LC Nature Park | Operations | $40,000 |
| Early Childhood Alliance | Operating | $30,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Operations | $30,000 |
| Friends of Lincoln Collect | Operations | $25,000 |
| Womens Fund at CFGFW | Pledge | $25,000 |
| Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend | Operations | $25,000 |
| Science Central | Operations | $20,000 |
| United Way of Allen County | Operations | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Pledge | $20,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Pledge | $15,000 |
| Allen County Public Library | Pledge | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn D Callen
- John M Callen
- John Powell
- Thomas BD Callen
- Caitlyn Doermer
- Mary Callen
Questions people ask
Does Doermer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doermer Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Doermer Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathryn D Callen (President/Tr), John M Callen (Director/Tre), John Powell (Director) and Thomas BD Callen (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Doermer Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.