Mary E van Drew Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mary E van Drew Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $9,000. 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$73,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,000 the year before.
4% of its 2025 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 | $72,500 | 25 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 25 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $73,000 | 25 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Mary E van Drew Charitable 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 Mary E van Drew Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 13 | $40,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $14,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $4,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25 Health and Den | General operating | $9,000 |
| Medical Missionaries | General operating | $6,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General operating | $5,000 |
| The BVM Foundation Mother of Mercy | General operating | $5,000 |
| Womens Care Center | General operating | $4,500 |
| Franciscan Center Inc | General operating | $3,500 |
| St Mary's Catholic CH Soup | General operating | $3,500 |
| Turnstone Center for Disabled Child | General operating | $3,500 |
| Boys Town | General operating | $3,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | General operating | $3,000 |
| Edmundite Missions | General operating | $3,000 |
| Catholic Foreign Missions | General operating | $2,500 |
| House of Mercy | General operating | $2,500 |
| 42 Strong | General operating | $2,000 |
| Better Way Detroit | General operating | $2,000 |
| Damar Svcs Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Food for the Poor | General operating | $2,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic | General operating | $2,000 |
| McMillen Health | General operating | $2,000 |
| Bethany Food Pantry | General operating | $1,500 |
| Gibault Childrens Serv | General operating | $1,500 |
| Youth Bureau St Joseph | General operating | $1,500 |
| Community Action Life Line Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Soc | General operating | $1,000 |
| St Lucy Food Project | General operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Steketee Fox
- Peter Steketee
- Jeanne Longsworth
- Sheila Steketee
- Aaron Steketee
- Matthew Steketee
Questions people ask
Does Mary E van Drew Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary E van Drew Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$73,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Mary E van Drew Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy Steketee Fox (President), Peter Steketee (Vice Preside), Jeanne Longsworth (Secretary/Tr) and Sheila Steketee (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mary E van Drew Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.