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M E Raker Foundation Inc: 64 grants to organizations, $480,436 (tax year ended June 2025)
M E Raker Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Fort Wayne, IN, paid 64 grants to organizations totaling $480,436 in its tax year ended June 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 14, 2025. The largest was $15,000 to Easter Seals Arc of Ne Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN for employment initiatives.
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- EIN
- 311040474
- Based in
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Assets
- $12,730,348
- Grants paid
- $480,436
- Tax year ended
- June 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended June 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed November 14, 2025, IRS object ID 202533189349100528. It reported $480,436 in grants paid; 64 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals Arc of Ne Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Employment Initiatives | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society | Fort Wayne, IN | Restoration of Pleasant Lake Station | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Turnstone Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Acres Land Trust | Huntertown, IN | Part time Archivist | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Amani Family Services | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | Crime and legal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anthony Wayne Ara Council Boy Scouts | Fort Wayne, IN | Scoutreach Program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Associated Churches | Fort Wayne, IN | Food Bank Network | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bishop Dwenger High School | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarships | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bishop Luers High School | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarships | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Client Advocate Program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Transportation Network | Fort Wayne, IN | Medical Transportation Program | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of the Ashbrook Center | Ashland, OH | Scholarship Support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Homebound Meals Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Meal Delivery Services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Humane Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | Animal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Just Neighbors | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran Social Services | Fort Wayne, IN | LSSI Works Program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mental Health America | Fort Wayne, IN | Guardianship Program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Neighborlink Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Home Accessibility Programs | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Remedy Live | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Science Central | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stillwater Hospice | Fort Wayne, IN | Patient Bed Frames | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Carriage House | Fort Wayne, IN | Staff Training | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The League | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth Services Program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Shepherd's House | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Services | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth Programs | Religion-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Youth for Christ | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth Development Programs | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Out of A Jam | Fort Wayne, IN | Feeding Fort Wayne Program | Human services | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Jacket | Fort Wayne, IN | Blue Jacket Academy | Crime and legal-related | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| History Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Support for Holiday Exhibit | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| McMillen Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Preventative Health Programs | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Literary Alliance | Fort Wayne, IN | Literacy Programs | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of St Francis | Fort Wayne, IN | Jesters Program | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Audiences Unlimited Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Live Performances | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gigis Playhouse | Fort Wayne, IN | Career Development Programs | Mental health and crisis intervention | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Give Hear | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vincent Village Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | Housing and shelter | $5,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Red Cross | Fort Wayne, IN | Support for Disaster Victims | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Ne in | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | Youth development | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Camp Red Cedar | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Expenses | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cass Housing | Fort Wayne, IN | Operation Support | Housing and shelter | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fort Wayne Center for Learning | Fort Wayne, IN | Financial Assistance for Families | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | Fort Wayne, IN | Holiday Meals | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Wayne Trails | Fort Wayne, IN | Funding for Trails | Recreation and sports | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Girl Scouts of Northern In-Mi | Fort Wayne, IN | Staff-Led Troop Program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Historic Forks of the Wabash | Huntington, IN | Renovations to Chief Richardsville Home | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hope's Harbor | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Life Adult Daycare Academy | Fort Wayne, IN | Therapeutic Arts Music Program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Little River Wetlands Project Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Outdoor Education Programs | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | Fort Wayne, IN | Services for seniors in nursing homes | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Power House Youth Center | New Haven, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salvation Army | Fort Wayne, IN | Holiday Meals | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Teen Works Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Work Opportuntiies for Teens | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Veteran's National Memorial Shrine | Fort Wayne, IN | Yough and adult education program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| White's Residential and Family Services | Wabash, IN | Growing Teens for Life Program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| East Allen Family Resource Center | New Haven, IN | Out-of-School Time Program | Human services | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry | Garrett, IN | Livestock Processing | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio | Fort Wayne, IN | Next Gen Media Amplab Program | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Fort Wayne, IN | Christmas Food Box Program | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Miss Virginia's Food Pantry | Fort Wayne, IN | Porch Renovations | $2,436 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Police Alhetlic League | Fort Wayne, IN | PAL Football Program | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended June 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 14, 2025, IRS object ID 202501349349102910. It reported $476,500 in grants paid; 62 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals Arc of Ne Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Person Centered Employment | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society | Fort Wayne, IN | Restoration of Pleasant Lake Station | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Turnstone Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Science Central | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts | Fort Wayne, IN | Scout reach community outreach program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County | Fort Wayne, IN | Foodbank program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bishop Dwenger High School | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarships | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bishop Luers High School | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarships | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bridge of Grace Compoassionate Ministries | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Client Advocate Program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chill | Fort Wayne, IN | The Courtyard | Youth development | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Harvest Food Bank of Ne Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Equipment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Transportation Network | Fort Wayne, IN | Doubling Capacity for Tomorrow Campaign | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Courageous Healing | Fort Wayne, IN | Meanth Health Program | Mental health and crisis intervention | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of the Ashbrook Center | Ashland, OH | Ashbrook Scholar Program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Homebound Meals Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Meal delivery program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network | Fort Wayne, IN | Homeless intervention services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran Life Villages | Fort Wayne, IN | Walking path repairs | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran Social Services | Fort Wayne, IN | LSSI Works Program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mental Health America | Fort Wayne, IN | Guardianship Program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Neighbor Link Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Home accessability program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stillwater Hospice | Fort Wayne, IN | Replace bed frames | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The League | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth services program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Services | Fort Wayne, IN | Program for older and disabled adults | Religion-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| World Baseball Academy | Fort Wayne, IN | Program support | Recreation and sports | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Youth for Christ of Northern Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth development program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Down Syndrome Association of Ne Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Strategic planning consultant | $8,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Out of A Jam | Fort Wayne, IN | Feeding Fort Wayne program | Human services | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| History Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Heritage education fund | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Little River Wetlands Project Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Educational programs | Environment | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Literacy Alliance | Fort Wayne, IN | Literacy programs | Education | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of St Francis | Fort Wayne, IN | Jesters Program | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Audiences Unlimited | Fort Wayne, IN | Arts progamming | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Historic Forks of the Wabash | Huntington, IN | Construction of Elm Bark Wickiup | Arts, culture and humanities | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amani Family Services | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | Crime and legal-related | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Red Cross | Fort Wayne, IN | Home fire relief | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Black Pine Animal Sanctuary | Albion, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cass Housing | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | Housing and shelter | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Early Childhood Alliance | Fort Wayne, IN | Nature Explore Playgrounds | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fort Wayne Center for Learning | Fort Wayne, IN | Financial Assistance for Families | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Wayne Parks Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Christmas Exhibit | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | Fort Wayne, IN | Holiday Meals | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fort Wayne Trails | Fort Wayne, IN | Funding for trails | Recreation and sports | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Girl Scouts of Northern In-Mi | Fort Wayne, IN | Staff-led troop program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Give Hear | Fort Wayne, IN | Hearing healthcare | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Goodwill Industries | Fort Wayne, IN | Utility Cars | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kate's Kart | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| LC Nature Park | Roanoke, IN | Enhance accessibility for guests | Animal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Prorgam | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Matthew 25 Health and Cental Clinic | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| McMillan Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Health Education Program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mustard Seed Furniture Bank | Fort Wayne, IN | Program support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Power House Youth Center | New Haven, IN | Power Plant program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salvation Army | Fort Wayne, IN | Holiday Meal Program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Teenworks Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Summer employment program | Employment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Shepherd's House | Fort Wayne, IN | Program support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church | Fort Wayne, IN | ESL class support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vincent Village Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth and family program | Housing and shelter | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| YWCA | Fort Wayne, IN | Children Services Program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Euell A Wilson Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Work Ready Youth Program | Recreation and sports | $4,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| 216 E Washington Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Renovations in Masonic Temple | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lexi's Voice | Fort Wayne, IN | Equine therapy | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $66,000 |
| Human services | $45,000 |
| Recreation and sports | $24,500 |
| Crime and legal-related | $23,500 |
| Housing and shelter | $20,500 |
| Religion-related | $20,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $16,000 |
| Animal-related | $15,000 |
States funded
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Updated November 14, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.