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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 31-1040474

M E Raker Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Fort Wayne, IN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 64 grants and $480,436 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Jennifer Pickard
6207 Constitution Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-2182
Form and materials
Grant applications will be furnished upon request
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
The Foundation makes grants only to organizations and not to individuals. The Foundation does not make grants in furtherance of the Arts.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $480,436

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $10,740,187
  • Tax year 2023

    $476,500

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $10,725,399
  • Tax year 2022

    $500,400

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $10,827,941
  • Tax year 2021

    $486,940

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $11,391,570
  • Tax year 2020

    $421,500

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $10,202,976
  • Tax year 2019

    $383,000

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $9,075,960

Grants paid in 2024

64 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Turnstone CenterFort Wayne, IN

    Operating Support

    $15,000
  2. Easter Seals ARC of NE IndianaFort Wayne, IN

    Employment Initiatives

    $15,000
  3. Fort Wayne Railroad Historical SocietyFort Wayne, IN

    Restoration of Pleasant Lake Station

    $15,000
  4. Bishop Luers High SchoolFort Wayne, IN

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  5. Stillwater HospiceFort Wayne, IN

    Patient Bed Frames

    $10,000
  6. Cancer Services of Northeast IndianaFort Wayne, IN

    Client Advocate Program

    $10,000
  7. Just NeighborsFort Wayne, IN

    Operating Support

    $10,000
  8. Science CentralFort Wayne, IN

    Operating Support

    $10,000
  9. Bishop Dwenger High SchoolFort Wayne, IN

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  10. ACRES Land TrustHuntertown, IN

    Part time Archivist

    $10,000
  11. Associated ChurchesFort Wayne, IN

    Food Bank Network

    $10,000
  12. The Carriage HouseFort Wayne, IN

    Staff Training

    $10,000
  13. Community Transportation NetworkFort Wayne, IN

    Medical Transportation Program

    $10,000
  14. Remedy LIVEFort Wayne, IN

    Program Support

    $10,000
  15. Mental Health AmericaFort Wayne, IN

    Guardianship Program

    $10,000
  16. Homebound Meals IncFort Wayne, IN

    Meal Delivery Services

    $10,000
  17. The LeagueFort Wayne, IN

    Youth Services Program

    $10,000
  18. Anthony Wayne Ara Council Boy ScoutsFort Wayne, IN

    Scoutreach Program

    $10,000
  19. Youth for ChristFort Wayne, IN

    Youth Development Programs

    $10,000
  20. NeighborLink Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN

    Home Accessibility Programs

    $10,000
  21. Lutheran Social ServicesFort Wayne, IN

    LSSI Works Program

    $10,000
  22. Community Harvest Food BankFort Wayne, IN

    Operating Support

    $10,000
  23. Friends of the Ashbrook CenterAshland, OH

    Scholarship Support

    $10,000
  24. Wellspring Interfaith Social ServicesFort Wayne, IN

    Youth Programs

    $10,000
  25. The Shepherd's HouseFort Wayne, IN

    Program Support

    $10,000
  26. Amani Family ServicesFort Wayne, IN

    Program Support

    $10,000
  27. Society of St Vincent De PaulFort Wayne, IN

    Program Support

    $10,000
  28. Humane Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN

    Program Support

    $10,000
  29. Out of a JamFort Wayne, IN

    Feeding Fort Wayne Program

    $8,000
  30. History CenterFort Wayne, IN

    Support for Holiday Exhibit

    $7,500
  31. McMillen CenterFort Wayne, IN

    Preventative Health Programs

    $7,500
  32. University of St FrancisJoliet, IL

    Jesters Program

    $7,500
  33. Blue JacketFort Wayne, IN

    Blue Jacket Academy

    $7,500
  34. The Literary AllianceFort Wayne, IN

    Literacy Programs

    $7,500
  35. Audiences Unlimited IncFort Wayne, IN

    Live Performances

    $7,000
  36. Gigis PlayhouseFort Wayne, IN

    Career Development Programs

    $6,000
  37. Give HearFort Wayne, IN

    Program Support

    $6,000
  38. Vincent Village IncFort Wayne, IN

    Program Support

    $5,500
  39. Matthew 25 Health and Dental ClinicFort Wayne, IN

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  40. American Red CrossFort Wayne, IN

    Support for Disaster Victims

    $5,000
  41. White's Residential and Family ServicesWabash, IN

    Growing Teens for Life Program

    $5,000
  42. Blessings in a BackpackFort Wayne, IN

    Program Support

    $5,000
  43. Hope's HarborFort Wayne, IN

    Program Support

    $5,000
  44. Veteran's National Memorial ShrineFort Wayne, IN

    Yough and adult education program

    $5,000
  45. Historic Forks of the WabashHuntington, IN

    Renovations to Chief Richardsville Home

    $5,000
  46. Salvation ArmyFort Wayne, IN

    Holiday Meals

    $5,000
  47. Fort Wayne Rescue MissionFort Wayne, IN

    Holiday Meals

    $5,000
  48. Big Brothers Big Sisters NE INFort Wayne, IN

    Program Support

    $5,000
  49. Girl Scouts of Northern IN-MIFort Wayne, IN

    Staff-Led Troop Program

    $5,000
  50. Long Term Care Ombudsman ProgramFort Wayne, IN

    Services for seniors in nursing homes

    $5,000
  51. Life Adult Daycare AcademyFort Wayne, IN

    Therapeutic Arts Music Program

    $5,000
  52. Fort Wayne TrailsFort Wayne, IN

    Funding for Trails

    $5,000
  53. Little River Wetlands Project IncFort Wayne, IN

    Outdoor Education Programs

    $5,000
  54. Fort Wayne Center for LearningFort Wayne, IN

    Financial Assistance for Families

    $5,000
  55. CASS HousingFort Wayne, IN

    Operation Support

    $5,000
  56. Teen Works IncIndianapolis, IN

    Work Opportuntiies for Teens

    $5,000
  57. Camp Red CedarFort Wayne, IN

    Program Expenses

    $5,000
  58. Power House Youth CenterNew Haven, IN

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  59. East Allen Family Resource CenterNew Haven, IN

    Out-of-School Time Program

    $4,000
  60. Hoosiers Feeding the HungryGarrett, IN

    Livestock Processing

    $3,000
  61. St Mary's Catholic ChurchFort Wayne, IN

    Christmas Food Box Program

    $2,500
  62. Northeast Indiana Public RadioFort Wayne, IN

    Next Gen Media Amplab Program

    $2,500
  63. Miss Virginia's Food PantryFort Wayne, IN

    Porch Renovations

    $2,436
  64. Police Alhetlic LeagueFort Wayne, IN

    PAL Football Program

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services5 grants $37,00019% of the total
  2. Arts and culture4 grants $32,50017% of the total
  3. Crime and legal aid2 grants $17,5009% of the total
  4. Mental health2 grants $16,0008% of the total
  5. Education2 grants $15,0008% of the total
  6. Environment2 grants $15,0008% of the total
  7. 7 other causes9 grants $58,50031% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Indiana63 grants $470,436
  2. Ohio1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Stephen J WilliamsPresident Hours 12Pay $31,500
  • Jennifer J PickardSecretary Hours 20Pay $31,500
  • Emily PichonTreasurer Hours 10Pay $18,900

The return

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