Doermer Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 35-1793325 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $225,000 |
| University of Saint Francis | Fort Wayne, IN | Pledge | $115,000 |
| Arts United | Fort Wayne, IN | Pledge | $100,000 |
| Canterbury School | Fort Wayne, IN | Pledge | $100,000 |
| Questa Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $100,000 |
| Community Transportation Network | Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $50,000 |
| Early Childhood Alliance | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $30,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Operations | $30,000 |
| Friends of Lincoln Collect | Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $25,000 |
| Womens Fund at Cfgfw | Fort Wayne, IN | Pledge | $25,000 |
| Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend | Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $25,000 |
| United Way of Allen County | Fort Wayne, IN | Operations | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Fort Wayne, IN | Pledge | $20,000 |
| Allen County Public Library | Fort Wayne, IN | Pledge | $15,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($300,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,180,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $890,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1793325
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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