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Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in MISHAWAKA, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Indiana Trust & Investment Mgmt C. It holds total assets of $6.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $171K in 2011 to $7.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Indiana. According to available records, Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust has made 55 grants totaling $7.2M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1.3M and $2.9M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.9M distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.1M, with an average award of $131K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Indiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$68K
Largest Grant
$900K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 55 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN.
Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $7.2M across 55 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $131K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.1M.
Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust is headquartered in MISHAWAKA, IN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James P Welsh | ADVISORY COMMITTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David R Kibbe | ADVISORY COMMITTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.5M
Total Assets
$7.9M
Fair Market Value
$11.1M
Net Worth
$7.9M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$317K
Distribution Amount
$526K
Total: $7.6M
Total Grants
55
Total Giving
$7.2M
Average Grant
$131K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklawn FoundationGIFT | Goshen, IN | $83K | 2023 |
| Hospice FoundationGIFT | Mishawaka, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Dismas HouseGIFT | South Bend, IN | $5K | 2020 |
| Indiana University FoundationGIFT | Bloomington, IN | $1M | 2023 |
| Youth Service Bureau St Joseph CountyGIFT | South Bend, IN | $150K | 2023 |
| St Margaret'S HouseGIFT | South Bend, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| A Rosie Place For ChildrenGIFT | South Bend, IN | $50K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseGIFT | South Bend, IN | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of St Joseph CountyGIFT | South Bend, IN | $15K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity OfGIFT | South Bend, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Unity Foundation Of Laporte CountyGIFT | Michigan City, IN | $50K | 2022 |
| Riverbend Cancer ServicesGIFT | South Bend, IN | $35K | 2022 |
| LoganGIFT | South Bend, IN | $250K | 2021 |
| The Christ Child Society Of South BendGIFT | South Bend, IN | $10K | 2021 |
| Cultivate Food RescueGIFT | South Bend, IN | $10K | 2021 |
| United Way Of St Joseph CountyGIFT | South Bend, IN | $100K | 2020 |
| Reins Of Life IncGIFT | South Bend, IN | $15K | 2020 |
| Honoring Choices Indiana - North CentralGIFT | Mishawaka, IN | $10K | 2020 |
| Real Services IncGIFT | South Bend, IN | $10K | 2020 |
| Hope MinistriesGIFT | South Bend, IN | $10K | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Northern IndianaGIFT | South Bend, IN | $10K | 2020 |
| Clubhouse Of St Joseph CountyGIFT | South Bend, IN | $5K | 2020 |
| Hannah'S HouseGIFT | Mishawaka, IN | $5K | 2020 |
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