Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 87-3526457 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded61
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$51.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | The arts | $250,000 |
| Bridge of Grace Compassionate Minis | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $200,000 |
| Vincent Village Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Community empowerment | $200,000 |
| The League for the Blind & Disabled | Fort Wayne, IN | Community empowerment | $150,000 |
| Lc Nature Park Inc | Roanoke, IN | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $80,000 |
| Troy Center Inc | Columbia City, IN | Education | $75,000 |
| The Ireland Funds America | Boston, MA | Urban design & development | $73,195 |
| Giving Gardens of Indiana Inc | Columbia City, IN | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $70,000 |
| Little River Land Trust Corporation | Huntington, IN | Urban design & development | $60,000 |
| Oak Farm School Inc | Avilla, IN | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $60,000 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Founda | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $51,100 |
| Blue Jacket Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Community empowerment | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater for | Fort Wayne, IN | Urban design & development | $50,000 |
| Pathfinder Services Inc | Huntington, IN | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $50,000 |
| Questa Education Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Community empowerment | $50,000 |
| Main Street Wooster Inc | Wooster, OH | The arts | $42,750 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $40,000 |
| The Literacy Alliance Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $37,500 |
| Fort Wayne Cinema Center Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | The arts | $35,000 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation Inc | Knoxville, TN | Grant matching | $33,300 |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | The arts | $30,000 |
| Lafontaine Arts Council Inc | Huntington, IN | The arts | $30,000 |
| The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Minis | Fort Wayne, IN | Community empowerment | $28,109 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $25,000 |
| Center for Nonviolence Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant matching | $25,000 |
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Soci | Fort Wayne, IN | Urban design & development | $25,000 |
| Historic Fort Wayne Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $25,000 |
| Huntington University | Huntington, IN | Grant matching | $25,000 |
| Iris Family Support Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Community empowerment | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Indi | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $25,000 |
| Little River Wetlands Project Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Conservation park & recreation | $25,000 |
| Professional Animal Retirement Cent | Albion, IN | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $25,000 |
| Science Central Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $25,000 |
| Wayne County Children's Steam Playl | Dalton, OH | Education | $25,000 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Servic | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $25,000 |
| Southwest Montessori Academy Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $22,000 |
| Alive Community Outreach Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Community empowerment | $20,000 |
| Believe in a Dream | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $20,000 |
| Fort Wayne Dance Collective Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | The arts | $20,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $20,000 |
| Joe's Kids Inc | Warsaw, IN | Education | $20,000 |
| Ohuddle Incorporated | Wooster, OH | Community empowerment | $20,000 |
| Starbase Indiana Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Education | $18,800 |
| Creative Women of the World Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant matching | $17,500 |
| Score Association | Herndon, VA | Community empowerment | $15,000 |
| The College of Wooster | Wooster, OH | Education | $15,000 |
| Tri-State Watershed Alliance Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Conservation, parks, and recreation | $12,870 |
| Fostoria Learning Center Inc | Fostoria, OH | Education | $12,575 |
| Fortitude Fund Inc | Auburn, IN | Grant matching | $10,000 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | The arts | $10,000 |
| The Dream Center Fw Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Community empowerment | $10,000 |
| Unity Performing Arts Foundation I | Fort Wayne, IN | The arts | $10,000 |
| Tatum Robotics Foundation Inc | Newton, MA | Grant matching | $6,569 |
| Community Foundation of Greater for | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant matching | $5,149 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Choir Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | The arts | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Urban League Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant matching | $5,000 |
| Historic Landmarks Foundation of in | Indianapolis, IN | Grant matching | $5,000 |
| Northeast Indiana Local Food Networ | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant matching | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra | Fort Wayne, IN | Grant matching | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 61 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,404,917 | 61 |
| 2024 | $2,080,859 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,672,830 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349101880
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3526457
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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