To support public, educational, charitable, and benevolent uses and purposes that assist, encourage, and promote the well-being of mankind, primarily targeting the inhabitants of the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana.
The grant program focuses on a variety of areas including education, environment & animals, health, human services, and public/society benefit. These broad goals indicate a commitment to improving the overall well-being of individuals and communities within specified geographical regions, specifically aiming to address a wide range of societal needs and challenges.
Funding preferences are prioritized for initiatives that support the following areas: Enhancement of public, educational, charity-based or altruistic organizations, fully or partially funded through private contributions or public funds, including a thorough review of their activities, efficiency, and reach. Advancement of scientific endeavors aimed at enriching human understanding and diminishing human or animal distress. Assistance for individuals who are ill, elderly, or vulnerable. Support for the rehabilitation of individuals affected by drug abuse, alcoholism, or those reintegrating into society post-incarceration, including individuals on paths of correction or facing disciplinary challenges. Improvement of living and occupational conditions. Development of amenities for community leisure and recreational activities. Promotion of family and public health education and practices. Advocacy for cleanliness and disease prevention strategies. Exploration or support of research into the root causes of ignorance, poverty, and moral degradation, with efforts directed towards preventing these issues and alleviating or improving the resultant conditions.