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Supports Allen County nonprofits at critical moments in their organizational development. These grants help organizations improve governance, upgrade technology, develop staff, refine strategy, and improve program impact. The focus is on four key areas: Governance, Leadership, Financial Sustainability, and Program Impact.
Provides grants to nonprofit board members for unique learning experiences, such as conferences, workshops, or webinars hosted outside of Allen County or online. The fund aims to help board members develop adaptive leadership skills and bring fresh ideas back to their organizations.
Foellinger Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in FORT WAYNE, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1960. It holds total assets of $252.3M. Annual income is reported at $442.4M. LEADERSHIP LAB: THE HELENE FOELLINGER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE WORKS TO SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN AND INSPIRE ALLEN COUNTY NONPROFIT LEADERS AS THEY FULFILL THEIR MISSIONS AND ADDRESS KEY COMMUNITY CHALLENGES. THE INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL IN THESE LEADERS AND HELP THEM ACQUIRE ADAPTIVE SKILLS NEEDED IN THE FUTURE. THE INITIATIVE INCLUDES THE FOELLINGER LEADERSHIP LAB WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO CUSTOM-TAILORED PROGRAMS FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS. THE EXECUTIVE LEADER PROGRAM IS A RIGOROUS 12-MONTH COURSE FOR VISIONARY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON AN ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY MODEL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INNOVATION, DECISION-MAKING, UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, INFLUENCE, NEGOTIATION, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND ADDRESSING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS. OTHER KEY COMPONENTS INCLUDE PERSONAL, CERTIFIED NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE COACH FOR COHORT MEMBERS, FOUR INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE RISING LEADER PROGR. According to available records, Foellinger Foundation Inc. has made 4 grants totaling $31.5M, with a median grant of $8M. The foundation has distributed between $7M and $16.1M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $16.1M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $7M to $8.4M, with an average award of $7.9M. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Indiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
LEADERSHIP LAB: THE HELENE FOELLINGER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE WORKS TO SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN AND INSPIRE ALLEN COUNTY NONPROFIT LEADERS AS THEY FULFILL THEIR MISSIONS AND ADDRESS KEY COMMUNITY CHALLENGES. THE INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL IN THESE LEADERS AND HELP THEM ACQUIRE ADAPTIVE SKILLS NEEDED IN THE FUTURE. THE INITIATIVE INCLUDES THE FOELLINGER LEADERSHIP LAB WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO CUSTOM-TAILORED PROGRAMS FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS. THE EXECUTIVE LEADER PROGRAM IS A RIGOROUS 12-MONTH COURSE FOR VISIONARY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON AN ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY MODEL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INNOVATION, DECISION-MAKING, UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, INFLUENCE, NEGOTIATION, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND ADDRESSING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS. OTHER KEY COMPONENTS INCLUDE PERSONAL, CERTIFIED NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE COACH FOR COHORT MEMBERS, FOUR INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE RISING LEADER PROGR
Expenses: $319K
DAVID A. BOBILYA EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AWARD: THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPED THE DAVID A. BOBILYA EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AWARD TO RECOGNIZE ONE CURRENT OR RECENTLY RETIRED BOARD MEMBER WHO DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP. THE AWARD, ESTABLISHED IN HONOR OF FORMER FOELLINGER BOARD MEMBER AND COMMUNITY LEADER DAVID BOBILYA, RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF NONPROFIT BOARD MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS IN FOUR FOCUS AREAS GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND PROGRAM IMPACT. A 25,000 OPERATING GRANT IS AWARDED TO THE RECIPIENTS NOMINATING ORGANIZATION. THE LUNCHEON EVENT AND ASSOCIATED MEDIA CAMPAIGN SHOWCASED 22 COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO WERE NOMINATED FOR THE AWARD. APPROXIMATELY 200 PEOPLE FROM OVER 100 ORGANIZATIONS ATTENDED THE EVENT. IN A SPEECH TITLED WARRIOR SPIRIT IN LEADERSHIP, INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED SPEAKER AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR D. J. VANAS DISCUSSED HOW THE NATIVE AMERICAN WARRIOR SPIRIT CAN BE APPLIED TO ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP. MR. VA
Expenses: $42K
EFFECTIVE COMPASSION TRAINING INITIATIVE: THE FOUNDATION ENGAGED THE FREEDOM & VIRTUE INSTITUTE TO ASSIST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF EFFECTIVE COMPASSION PRINCIPLES TO RESHAPE THE WAY THEY UNDERSTAND POVERTY AND SERVE PEOPLE WITH THE GREATEST ECONOMIC NEED. THE TRAINING FOCUSES ON A SET OF SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF COMPASSION AND THREE PHILOSOPHICAL PRINCIPLES NECESSARY TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY.
LEADERSHIP LAB: THE HELENE FOELLINGER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE WORKS TO SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN AND INSPIRE ALLEN COUNTY NONPROFIT LEADERS AS THEY FULFILL THEIR MISSIONS AND ADDRESS KEY COMMUNITY CHALLENGES. THE INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL IN THESE LEADERS AND HELP THEM ACQUIRE ADAPTIVE SKILLS NEEDED IN THE FUTURE. THE INITIATIVE INCLUDES THE FOELLINGER LEADERSHIP LAB WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO CUSTOM-TAILORED PROGRAMS FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS. THE EXECUTIVE LEADER PROGRAM IS A RIGOROUS 12-MONTH COURSE FOR VISIONARY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON AN ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY MODEL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INNOVATION, DECISION-MAKING, UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, INFLUENCE, NEGOTIATION, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND ADDRESSING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS. OTHER KEY COMPONENTS INCLUDE PERSONAL, CERTIFIED NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE COACH FOR COHORT MEMBERS, FOUR INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENTS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE RISING LEADER PROGR. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN.
Foellinger Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $31.5M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $8M, with an average of $7.9M. Individual grants have ranged from $7M to $8.4M.
The application deadline is GRANT DEADLINES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.FOELLINGER.ORG. AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.FOELLINGER.ORG.
Foellinger Foundation Inc. is headquartered in FORT WAYNE, IN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bennett | INTERIM PRES | $182K | $0 | $182K |
| Ed Kominowski | PRES. & CEO | $46K | $7K | $53K |
| Michael Moellering | BOARD CHAIR | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Matthew Smith | DIRECTOR | $19K | $0 | $19K |
| John Meyer | TREASURER | $18K | $0 | $18K |
Total Giving
$10.2M
Total Assets
$207.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$207.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$2.5M
Distribution Amount
$9.7M
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$31.5M
Average Grant
$7.9M
Median Grant
$8M
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$8M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attach Part Xiv Grants Paid OutSEE ATTACHMENT | Fort Wayne, IN | $7M | 2023 |
| See Attach Part Xv Grants Paid OutSEE ATTACHMENT | Fort Wayne, IN | $8.4M | 2021 |
REISTERSTOWN, MD
JUNEAU, AK
NEW YORK, NY
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Expenses: $75K
| Sarah Strimmenos |
| DIRECTOR |
| $13K |
| $0 |
| $13K |
| John Snyder | DIRECTOR | $7K | $0 | $7K |
| Janae Mccullough-Boyd | VC & SEC | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Judy Roy | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Sam Graves | VC & SEC | $1K | $0 | $1K |
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