The Waterfield Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Waterfield Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $398,297 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $166,407. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$398,297
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$166,407
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $387,890 the year before.
47% of its 2024 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 | $387,890 | 71 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $398,297 | 53 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rebecca Teagarden 7221 Engle Road Suite 250, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (260) 434-8512, beckyt@waterfieldcapital.com |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Waterfield Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 48 | $302,297 |
| New York | 1 | $65,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Twp Land Conservancy | Land preserve | $166,407 |
| Columbia University | Endowment | $65,000 |
| Sundance Institute | General operations | $25,000 |
| Com Fdn of Greater Fort Wayne | Book fund | $10,000 |
| Bridge of Grace | General operations | $9,750 |
| Amani Family Services Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Blue Jacket Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cass Housing Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Literary Alliance | General operations | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Rolling Into Roanoke Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Turnstone Ctr for Children A & Adult | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Agency | General operations | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater FW | General operations | $4,000 |
| Chill Inc | General operations | $4,000 |
| Thirteen Step House Inc | General operations | $3,500 |
| Cancer Services of NE Indiana | General operations | $3,000 |
| Hope Alive Inc | General operations | $3,000 |
| Lutheran Life Villages | General operations | $3,000 |
| Science Central Inc | Summer camps | $2,640 |
| Fort Wayne Youtheatre | General operations | $2,500 |
| Respect 360 Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Allen County FW Historical Society | General operations | $2,000 |
| Anthony Wayne Area Boy Scouts | General operations | $2,000 |
| Associated Churches of Fort Wayne | General operations | $2,000 |
| Child Advocacy Ctr of Allen County | General operations | $2,000 |
| Core | General operations | $2,000 |
| East Allen Family Resource Ctr | General operations | $2,000 |
| Euell A Wilson Ctr | General operations | $2,000 |
| Four 10 Ministries | General operations | $2,000 |
| Homebound Meals | General operations | $2,000 |
| LC Nature Park | General operations | $2,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled | General operations | $2,000 |
| Lexi's Voice | General operations | $2,000 |
| Life Restoration Svc Inclighthouse | General operations | $2,000 |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | General operations | $2,000 |
| Martin Luther King Montessori | General operations | $2,000 |
| NE in Positive Resource Connection | General operations | $2,000 |
| Shepherds House Inc | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances W Lemay
- Howard L Chapman
- Richard D Waterfield
- Rebecca Teagarden
Questions people ask
Does The Waterfield Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Waterfield Foundation Inc give?
$398,297 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Waterfield Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Frances W Lemay (Vice President/Director), Howard L Chapman (President/Secretary/Director), Richard D Waterfield (Chair/Treasurer/Director) and Rebecca Teagarden (Executive Director).
What does The Waterfield Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.