Do It Best Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 84-2148850 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$700K
Organizations funded80
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DO IT BEST FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1626 BROADWAY SUITE 100, FORT WAYNE IN 46802 |
| Phone | 2607485300 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.DOITBESTFOUNDATION.ORG. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS MUST BE A QUALIFIED EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) IN COMMUNITIES IN WHICH DO IT BEST EMPLOYEES LIVE AND WORK. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
61% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Nein | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| Risley Agricultural Center | Litchfield, OH | General support | $29,418 |
| School Care Team | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| It Only Takes a Spark | Milbank, SD | General support | $20,000 |
| Teenworks Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $18,075 |
| American Heart Association | Paulding, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| A Kid Again | Twinsburg, OH | General support | $13,500 |
| Fort Wayne Musuem of Art Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $12,500 |
| Shepherd's Heart | Waco, TX | General support | $11,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Camp Red Cedar | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Christian Community Health Care | Grabill, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Outreach Housing | Whitney, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Community Transportation Network | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Grow Allen | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center | Akron, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| The League | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Waco Family Medicine | Waco, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Svcs | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Youth for Christ of Northern in | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Mesquite Works Steam Center | Mesquite, NV | General support | $9,064 |
| Lodi Family Center | Lodi, OH | General support | $8,985 |
| Kate's Kart | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $8,000 |
| Family Building Blocks | Salem, OR | General support | $7,500 |
| Access the Arts | Wadsworth, OH | General support | $7,365 |
| Mohave County Sheriffs Office Search and Rescue | Mesquite, NV | General support | $7,260 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $7,000 |
| Be Strong Go on | Lodi, OH | General support | $6,500 |
| Camp Watcha Wanna Do | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $6,000 |
| Fort Wayne Youtheatre | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $6,000 |
| Super Shot Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $6,000 |
| St Matthias Episcopal Church | Athens, TX | General support | $5,500 |
| April House Children's Advocacy Center | Morrison, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Bluecoats of Medina County | Medina, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Christ Child Society of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Dixon Family YMCA | Dixon, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Clinic | Lexington, SC | General support | $5,000 |
| Goodfellows of Lee County | Dixon, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Medina County | Medina, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Homebound Meals Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Hope Cancer Wellness | Dixon, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Hope Means Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | General support | $5,000 |
| Inspire Real Change | Leesville, SC | General support | $5,000 |
| Jennifer's Harbor | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Love Santa Inc | Hubbard, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Martin Luther King Montessori School | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Mesquite Cancer Help Society | Mesquite, NV | General support | $5,000 |
| Music Gear for Kids | Nachusa, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Open Sesame Children's Learning Center | Dixon, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Oregon Museum of Science & Industry | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Quest Foundation for Education | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Rock River Hospice and Home | Sterling, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Sikeston Public Schools Foundation | Sikeston, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Teen Turf | Amboy, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Adams County | Decatur, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Lee County | Dixon, IL | General support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 80 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $699,782 | 80 |
| 2024 | $534,046 | 44 |
| 2023 | $467,923 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631669349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2148850
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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