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Surack Family Foundation Inc

Fort Wayne, IN · EIN 87-1894981. Reported 407 grants totalling $44.8M to 191 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$12,500median grant
$44.8Mgranted, 2021-2024
191organizations funded
42%of grantees funded again the next year
$58.0Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Surack Family Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $12,500. Half of everything it gave fell between $5,000 and $50,000; the smallest was $500 and the largest $4,000,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
15 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
83 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
68 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
77 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
39 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
52 grants
$100,000 and Up
73 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Pearl Arts IncFort Wayne, IN$18.0M3232024
Taylor UniversityUpland, IN$6,002,000332024
Purdue Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN$3,005,000332024
Canterbury SchoolFort Wayne, IN$1,878,101522024
Bridge of GraceFort Wayne, IN$1,275,000432024
Vincent Village IncFort Wayne, IN$1,245,500642024
Smith Academy for ExcellenceFort Wayne, IN$1,000,000112024
TrineAngola, IN$1,000,000112023
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN$906,500942024
Soulmedic Media Group IncFort Wayne, IN$710,000432024
Arts United of Greater Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN$510,000222024
Crosswinds IncFort Wayne, IN$500,000112022
Manchester University IncNorth Manchester, IN$500,000112022
St Joseph Community Health FoundatFort Wayne, IN$454,128112024
Community Foundation Greater Fort WFort Wayne, IN$370,000722024
Unity Performing Arts Foundation IFort Wayne, IN$300,000312022
Fort Wayne Children's ZooFort Wayne, IN$253,500312024
Humane Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN$250,000112024
Unity Performing Arts FoundationFort Wayne, IN$250,000112023
Fort Wayne PhilharmonicFort Wayne, IN$248,500832024
The Pointe ChurchFort Wayne, IN$215,0001332024
Covenant Impact CenterFort Wayne, IN$200,000322022
Early Childhood Alliance IncFort Wayne, IN$200,000222023
Neighborhood HealthFort Wayne, IN$200,000112024
Projectusorg IncFort Wayne, IN$200,000112023
ProjectusorginFort Wayne, IN$200,000112024
Fort Wayne Community Schools FoundaFort Wayne, IN$180,000322023
Fort Wayne Zoological Society IncFort Wayne, IN$162,200322023
The Rescue MissionFort Wayne, IN$160,000322022
Specialty TutoringFort Wayne, IN$150,000112022
Easterseals Arc of Ne IndianaFort Wayne, IN$145,000212023
Fort Wayne Community SchoolsFort Wayne, IN$133,000222023
Dream Center Fw IncFort Wayne, IN$125,000222024
Musical Arts InstituteChicago, IL$125,000332024
Embassy Theatre Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN$120,500622023
Global Leadership Summit & BeyondFort Wayne, IN$115,000322023
Love Fort Wayne IncFort Wayne, IN$115,000522024
Junior Achievement FoundationFort Wayne, IN$110,000432023
Character & Skills Basketball IncFort Wayne, IN$105,000332024
Advancing American Freedom FoundatiWashington, DC$100,000112024
Huntington County Community FdnHuntington, IN$100,000212023
YWCA Northeast IndianaFort Wayne, IN$100,000222022
Wefam IncFort Wayne, IN$85,000632024
Blue Jacket IncFort Wayne, IN$78,440222023
Grow Allen IncFort Wayne, IN$75,000112024
Redemption House MinistriesFort Wayne, IN$70,600532024
Auburn Automotive Heritage IncAuburn, IN$70,000422023
TurnstoneFort Wayne, IN$70,000412023
Youth for Christ of Northern IndianFort Wayne, IN$70,000212022
Fort Wayne Museum of ArtFort Wayne, IN$69,250432024
Indiana Black Expo Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN$65,000212024
Biblical Life Recovery Center IncFort Wayne, IN$52,500222024
Be the Edge Fort Wayne IncFort Wayne, IN$50,000222024
Building a Stronger Family IncFort Wayne, IN$50,000332024
Community Fdn of Elkhart CountyElkhart, IN$50,000112023
Community Fdn of Greater Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN$50,000112023
Crossroad Child & Family ServicesFort Wayne, IN$50,000112021
Elevate Ventures IncIndianapolis, IN$50,000222022
Fort Wayne Comm Schools FndnFort Wayne, IN$50,000112021
Fort Wayne Public Television IncFort Wayne, IN$50,000112024
Grace College & SeminaryWinona Lake, IN$50,000112022
Hoosiers Feeding the HungryGarrett, IN$50,000112024
Joshua's Hand IncFort Wayne, IN$50,000112022
Power 2 Inspire FoundationCloster, NJ$50,000112022
Unity Performing Arts Fndn IncFort Wayne, IN$50,000112021
Wefam Barber Academy IncFort Wayne, IN$50,000112024
Youth for Christ of Northern inFort Wayne, IN$50,000112023
Center for Reserach on the StatusFort Wayne, IN$47,500212024
Ayers Communication IncFort Wayne, IN$40,000222024
Fort Wayne Urban League IncFort Wayne, IN$40,000422024
Human Agricultural CooperativeFort Wayne, IN$40,000212022
The Art CenterFort Wayne, IN$40,000332024
Believe in a DreamFort Wayne, IN$35,000222023
Transient MicAustin, TX$35,000112021
Mad Anthony Childrens FoundationFort Wayne, IN$32,500322024
Commission for African American MalFort Wayne, IN$32,000212022
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile MAuburn, IN$30,000212024
Building Blocks Outreach IncFort Wayne, IN$30,000222024
Center for Research on the Status OFort Wayne, IN$30,000212023
Matthew 25 IncFort Wayne, IN$30,000222023
Scan IncFort Wayne, IN$27,750832024
Alive Community OutreachFort Wayne, IN$25,000222023
Community Foundation Dekalb CountyAuburn, IN$25,000112024
Connection Points IncFort Wayne, IN$25,000112022
Fox Lake Preservation FoundationAngola, IN$25,000222024
Full Strength NetworkFort Wayne, IN$25,000112022
Fw-Allen Co Econ Dev AllianceFort Wayne, IN$25,000112022
Global Leadership Summit & Beyond C/O Houlihan LlpFort Wayne, IN$25,000112021
Hemphill Smith Art Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN$25,000112024
Huntington County Comm FndnHuntington, IN$25,000112021
Iman Baptist Temple IncFort Wayne, IN$25,000112022
New Covenant Worship CenterFort Wayne, IN$25,000222023
The Mom of An Addict IncFort Wayne, IN$25,000222024
Wefam Inc C/O Dr Juan WilliamsFort Wayne, IN$25,000112021
Make-a-Wish FoundationFort Wayne, IN$22,500332024
Habitat for HumanityFort Wayne, IN$22,000332023
Matthew 25 Health and CareFort Wayne, IN$20,000212024
Out of a Jam IncFort Wayne, IN$20,000112022
Pulse Opera HouseWarren, IN$20,000222024
United SoundMesa, AZ$20,000222024
Overcoming Through Music IncFort Wayne, IN$19,500332024
America's Freedom FestGoshen, IN$15,000112022
Harvester Homecoming IncFort Wayne, IN$15,000332024
Indiana Black Expo IncIndianapolis, IN$15,000112021
Infinity Aero Club Tampa BayTampa, FL$15,000112021
Super Shot IncFort Wayne, IN$15,000332024
The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyFort Wayne, IN$15,000222023
Trine UniversityFort Wayne, IN$15,000112021
Troy SchoolColumbia City, IN$13,500332024
American Heart AssociationDe Moines, IA$12,500112022
Imani Baptist Temple IncFort Wayne, IN$12,500112024
World Baseball Academy IncFort Wayne, IN$12,500332024
Healthier Moms and Babies IncFort Wayne, IN$11,500332024
Aldersgate AcademyFort Wayne, IN$10,000112023
Allen County Public Library FoundatFort Wayne, IN$10,000112024
Fort Wayne BalletFort Wayne, IN$10,000222024
Fort Wayne Clubhouse IncFort Wayne, IN$10,000222023
Golden Apple Foundation for ExcelleChicago, IL$10,000112023
Indiana Natural Resources FoundatioIndianapolis, IN$10,000222024
Love Fort Wayne PrayerworksFort Wayne, IN$10,000112024
Martin Guitar Charitable FoundationNazareth, PA$10,000112022
Notable MeasuresZionsville, IN$10,000112022
Terrance Miles Youth Initiative IncFort Wayne, IN$10,000112024
University of St FrancisFort Wayne, IN$10,000112024
Latinos Count IncFort Wayne, IN$9,500432024
Ivy Tech Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN$8,400222024
Erin's HouseFort Wayne, IN$8,000212022
Autism Society of Indiana IncCarmel, IN$7,500112024
Hope Alive IncFort Wayne, IN$7,500222024
Indiana Aviation Hall of FameCarmel, IN$7,500332024
Kate's Kart IncFort Wayne, IN$7,500332024
Autism Society of AmericaCarmel, IN$5,000112023
Beit RuthNew York, NY$5,000112024
Brandon FoundationFort Wayne, IN$5,000112023
Cass HousingFort Wayne, IN$5,000112024
Fort Wayne YoutheatreFort Wayne, IN$5,000222024
Haven Missionary Christian ChurchFort Wayne, IN$5,000112024
Martin Luther King (mlk) JR ClubFort Wayne, IN$5,000112024
Messiah Lutheran ChurchFort Wayne, IN$5,000112024
Mission Motherhood IncFort Wayne, IN$5,000212024
Remembering Rowan JoyFort Wayne, IN$5,000222023
St Joe UMC Chancel ChoirFort Wayne, IN$5,000112024
Terra Brantley Foundation IncFort Wayne, IN$5,000112021
The Carriage HouseFort Wayne, IN$5,000112024
University of Saint FrancisFort Wayne, IN$5,000112023
Womens Care Center FoundationSouth Bend, IN$5,000112022
Northeast Indiana Public RadioFort Wayne, IN$4,500112022
Headwaters Park AllianceFort Wayne, IN$3,000222023
The Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club inFort Wayne, IN$3,000112022
The Salvation ArmyFort Wayne, IN$3,000222024
Bishop Luers High SchoolFort Wayne, IN$2,500112024
Fort Wayne Children's Choir IncFort Wayne, IN$2,500222022
Foundations of Truth IncBluffton, IN$2,500112022
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-MicFort Wayne, IN$2,500112024
King's Chapel AssemblyFort Wayne, IN$2,500112024
Sarah Zent FoundationFort Wayne, IN$2,500112024
The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyDetroit, MI$2,500112024
Veterans National Memorial Shrine aArcola, IN$2,500112024
Indiana Musical Theatre FoundationFort Wayne, IN$2,350112024
A Mother's HopeFort Wayne, IN$2,000222024
Christian Community HealthcareGrabill, IN$2,000222024
Hearcare Connection IncFort Wayne, IN$2,000222022
Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IN$2,000112023
Mustard Seed Furniture BankFort Wayne, IN$2,000112024
The Power House Alliance IncNew Haven, IN$2,000222022
War Veterans Memorial Shrine of AMEArcola, IN$2,000112023
The Shepherd's Hand Comm OutreachFort Wayne, IN$1,500112021
Missionary Church IncFort Wayne, IN$1,100112022
Afp Northeast Indiana ChapterFort Wayne, IN$1,000112022
Angola Performing Arts AcademyAngola, IN$1,000112024
Audience Unlimited IncFort Wayne, IN$1,000112021
Audiences UnlimitedFort Wayne, IN$1,000112023
Boomerang Backpacks IncFort Wayne, IN$1,000112024
Community Harvest Food BankFort Wayne, IN$1,000112024
Fort Wayne Center for LearningFort Wayne, IN$1,000112021
Fort Wayne Sister CitiesFort Wayne, IN$1,000112022
Harold W Mcmillen Center for HealthFort Wayne, IN$1,000112023
Martin Luther King School IncFort Wayne, IN$1,000112024
Riley's Children FoundationIndianapolis, IN$1,000112022
The Blank Canvas Society IncFort Wayne, IN$1,000112024
The Journey Rest Release RespondFort Wayne, IN$1,000112022
The Shepherd's Hand Community OutreFort Wayne, IN$1,000112022
We Carry KevanFort Wayne, IN$1,000112024
Kiwanis Club of John Chapman FdnHuntertown, IN$650112023
Kiwanis Club of John Chapman FoundaFort Wayne, IN$650112024
Society Black Mental Health ProfessFort Wayne, IN$600112022
YMCA of Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN$600112024
First Assembly of GodFort Wayne, IN$500112022
Sophias Portico IncorporatedFort Wayne, IN$500112022
Woodside Middle School PtcFort Wayne, IN$500112024
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran SchoolDecatur, IN$500112022

75 of 191 (39%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 42%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 252 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Arts & Culture
77 grants
Human Services
33 grants
Religion
28 grants
Youth Development
23 grants
Education
23 grants
Health Care
16 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
9 grants
Housing & Shelter
9 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202139$1,136,000$25,000
2022125$10.4M$10,000
2023101$9,338,162$15,000
2024142$23.9M$10,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Already committed for future years

Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. Surack Family Foundation Inc has 62 of them, worth $22.1M. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.

OrganizationLocationApproved
Taylor UniversityUpland, IN$2,000,000
Taylor UniversityUpland, IN$2,000,000
Taylor UniversityUpland, IN$2,000,000
Taylor UniversityUpland, IN$2,000,000
Vincent Village IncFort Wayne, IN$1,125,000
Canterbury SchoolFort Wayne, IN$1,000,000
Canterbury SchoolFort Wayne, IN$1,000,000
Canterbury SchoolFort Wayne, IN$1,000,000
Canterbury SchoolFort Wayne, IN$1,000,000
TrineAngola, IN$1,000,000
TrineAngola, IN$1,000,000
Taylor UniversityUpland, IN$1,000,000
Arts United of Greater Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN$500,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN$400,000
Courageous Healing IncFort Wayne, IN$300,000

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 99% of this one's giving went to organizations in Indiana. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Indiana
$44.4M
Illinois
$135K
District of Columbia
$100K
New Jersey
$50K
Texas
$35K
Arizona
$20K
Florida
$15K
Iowa
$12K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $12,500. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Indiana.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Surack Family Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 7100 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 87-1894981 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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