Surack Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Surack Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $13.0 million in 114 grants; the typical grant was $7,778 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13.0 million
- Number of grants114
- Typical grant$7,778
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$55.5 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $33.1 million the year before.
52% 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 | $17.0 million | 101 | $76.9 million |
| 2024 | $33.1 million | 142 | $58.0 million |
| 2025 | $13.0 million | 114 | $55.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Suzanne Gendron 7100 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (260) 432-0370, suzanne.gendron@surack.com |
| What to submit | The application form is located on the foundation's website. The form asks general questions about the organization, the purpose of the grant request and how it will be used. Since the foundation only provides grants to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, an IRS determination letter must be provided with the application. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes grants only to 501(c)(3) organizations whose geographic focus will be in northeast Indiana and whose grant request is directly related to mental health, child & family welfare, music & the arts or economic development. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Surack Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 106 | $7.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $4,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | General support | $1.0 million |
| Canterbury School | General support | $840,654 |
| Pearl Arts Inc | General support | $670,342 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology Inc | Junction 36 | $500,000 |
| Pearl Arts Inc | General support | $500,000 |
| Pearl Arts Inc | General support | $400,000 |
| Marian University | Klipsch educators college initiative | $300,000 |
| Bridge of Grace | Housing initiative | $250,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled I | Building expansion | $250,000 |
| Projectusorgin | General support | $200,000 |
| Soulmedic Media Group Inc | General support | $175,000 |
| Soulmedic Media Group Inc | General support | $175,000 |
| Advancing American Freedom Foundati | General support | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne | General support | $100,000 |
| Bridge of Grace | General support | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation Greater Fort W | Fort wayne united fund | $100,000 |
| Courageous Healing Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Canterbury School | General support | $83,935 |
| Pearl Arts Inc | General support | $77,900 |
| Dream Center FW Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Minis | General support | $75,000 |
| Amani Family Services | General support | $62,500 |
| Amani Family Services | General support | $62,500 |
| Center for Research on the Status O | Mcmillen park concert | $50,000 |
| Character & Skills Basketball Acade | General support | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation Greater Fort W | Ubuntu collaborative | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation Greater Fort W | Ubuntu collaborative | $50,000 |
| Erin's House | The wing project | $50,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra I | 2025-2026 annual fund | $50,000 |
| Love Fort Wayne | General administration | $50,000 |
| Musical Arts Institute | Annual fund 2025 | $50,000 |
| Power 2 Inspire Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled I | General support | $50,000 |
| St Joseph Community Health Foundat | Food insecurity | $45,872 |
| Believe in A Dream | Operating 2025 | $40,000 |
| Be the Edge Fort Wayne Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Big Hearts Community Projects | Seed funding for program expansion | $25,000 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | Train engine replacement | $25,000 |
| Fort Wayne Urban League Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| United Adoration | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles J Surack
- Lisa M Surack
- John M Hopkins
Questions people ask
Does Surack Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines..
How much does Surack Family Foundation Inc give?
$13.0 million in tax year 2025, across 114 grants, with a typical grant of $7,778.
Who runs Surack Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles J Surack (President), Lisa M Surack (Secretary) and John M Hopkins (Treasurer).
What does Surack Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.