Private foundation · Fort Wayne, IN

M E Raker Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$5K – $7K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
63
Repeat grantees
46
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNone
ContactJennifer Pickard · 2604362182
MaterialsGrant applications will be furnished upon request
RestrictionsThe Foundation makes grants only to organizations and not to individuals. The Foundation does not make grants in furtherance of the Arts.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Stephen J Williams
President
$32K
Jennifer J Pickard
Secretary
$32K
Emily Pichon
Treasurer
$19K
John N Pichon
Director

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.5%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
358
Total grants awarded
$2.7M
Total amount
$8K
Average grant
$30K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$480K
64 grants
2023
$477K
62 grants
2022
$500K
58 grants
2021
$487K
61 grants
2020
$422K
60 grants
2019
$383K
53 grants

Top recipients

Turnstone Center
6 grants · IN
$95K
Easter Seals Arc of Ne Indiana
6 grants · IN
$88K
5 grants · IN · ✓ Exact match
$70K
The League
6 grants · IN
$60K
6 grants · IN · ✓ Exact match
$60K
Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries
4 grants · IN
$60K
6 grants · IN · ✓ Exact match
$60K
5 grants · IN · ✓ Exact match
$58K
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
6 grants · IN
$56K
Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County
5 grants · IN
$55K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Turnstone Center
Operating Support
IN · TY 2024
$15K
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
Restoration of Pleasant Lake Station
IN · TY 2024
$15K
Easter Seals Arc of Ne Indiana
Employment Initiatives
IN · TY 2024
$15K
Homebound Meals Inc
Meal Delivery Services
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Stillwater Hospice
Patient Bed Frames
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
Client Advocate Program
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Just Neighbors
Operating Support
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Acres Land Trust
Part time Archivist
IN · TY 2024
$10K
The Carriage House
Staff Training
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Remedy Live
Program Support
IN · TY 2024
$10K
The League
Youth Services Program
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Anthony Wayne Ara Council Boy Scouts
Scoutreach Program
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Community Harvest Food Bank
Operating Support
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Society of St Vincent de Paul
Program Support
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Youth for Christ
Youth Development Programs
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services
Youth Programs
IN · TY 2024
$10K
The Shepherd's House
Program Support
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Community Transportation Network
Medical Transportation Program
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Neighborlink Fort Wayne
Home Accessibility Programs
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Lutheran Social Services
LSSI Works Program
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Amani Family Services
Program Support
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Mental Health America
Guardianship Program
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Friends of the Ashbrook Center
Scholarship Support
OH · TY 2024
$10K
Science Central
Operating Support
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Associated Churches
Food Bank Network
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Humane Fort Wayne
Program Support
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Bishop Luers High School
Scholarships
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Bishop Dwenger High School
Scholarships
IN · TY 2024
$10K
Out of a Jam
Feeding Fort Wayne Program
IN · TY 2024
$8K
Mcmillen Center
Preventative Health Programs
IN · TY 2024
$8K
The Literary Alliance
Literacy Programs
IN · TY 2024
$8K
University of St Francis
Jesters Program
IN · TY 2024
$8K
History Center
Support for Holiday Exhibit
IN · TY 2024
$8K
Blue Jacket
Blue Jacket Academy
IN · TY 2024
$8K
Audiences Unlimited Inc
Live Performances
IN · TY 2024
$7K
Gigis Playhouse
Career Development Programs
IN · TY 2024
$6K
Give Hear
Program Support
IN · TY 2024
$6K
Vincent Village Inc
Program Support
IN · TY 2024
$6K
Little River Wetlands Project Inc
Outdoor Education Programs
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Hope's Harbor
Program Support
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Fort Wayne Center for Learning
Financial Assistance for Families
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Camp Red Cedar
Program Expenses
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Power House Youth Center
Operating Support
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Fort Wayne Rescue Mission
Holiday Meals
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic
Operating Support
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Cass Housing
Operation Support
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Salvation Army
Holiday Meals
IN · TY 2024
$5K
White's Residential and Family Services
Growing Teens for Life Program
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Fort Wayne Trails
Funding for Trails
IN · TY 2024
$5K
Historic Forks of the Wabash
Renovations to Chief Richardsville Home
IN · TY 2024
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.