About this foundation

The M. E. Raker Foundation is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana and primarily funds organizations that serve Fort Wayne and Allen County. Areas of interest listed on the site include Education Support Services (K-12), Health Support Services, Historic Preservation, Parks and Public Recreation, Services for the Disabled, and Youth Development. The foundation gives priority to applicants with diverse funding bases, who encourage volunteerism, and who collaborate with like-minded organizations. Grant requests are considered quarterly and applicants must submit requests electronically using the foundation's application form. Deadlines are the last Fridays of January, April, July and October.

Funding focus

Areas of interest for the foundation include Education Support Services (K-12); Health Support Services; Historic Preservation; Parks and Public Recreation; Services for the Disabled and Youth Development.

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