The William and Ginny Fink Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The William and Ginny Fink Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,350 and the largest $2,600. 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$14,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,350
- Largest grant$2,600
- Assets$332,375
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,500 the year before.
10% 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 | $13,500 | 10 | $287,461 |
| 2024 | $13,500 | 10 | $309,475 |
| 2025 | $14,500 | 10 | $332,375 |
How to apply
The William and Ginny Fink Family 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 The William and Ginny Fink Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,450 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,300 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,350 |
| California | 1 | $2,100 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,850 |
| Georgia | 1 | $850 |
| Illinois | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cato Institute | Operating support | $2,600 |
| Ludwig von Mises Institute for Austrian Economics Inc | Operating support | $2,350 |
| The Independent Institute | Operating support | $2,100 |
| Children's Health Defense | Operating support | $1,850 |
| Future of Freedom Foundation | Operating support | $1,850 |
| Atlas Network | Operating support | $850 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Operating support | $850 |
| Foundation for Economic Education Inc | Operating support | $850 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Operating support | $600 |
| Institute for Justice | Operating support | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Virgina L Fink
- William E Fink
- Old National Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does The William and Ginny Fink Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William and Ginny Fink Family Foundation give?
$14,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,350.
Who runs The William and Ginny Fink Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Virgina L Fink (Director), William E Fink (Director) and Old National Trust Company (Trustee).
What does The William and Ginny Fink Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.