Dyer Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 35-2117818 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN K DYER PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 7817 LADUE COURT, FORT WAYNE IN 46804 |
| Phone | 2606728023 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS |
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
20% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Black Expo | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $222,000 |
| Fw Public Tv | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $6,000 |
| American Civl Liberties Union | New York, NY | Operating | $5,000 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $5,000 |
| Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $3,250 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fw | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $3,000 |
| Barre Center for Buddhist Studies | Barre, MA | Operating | $3,000 |
| Ims | Indianapolis, IN | Operating | $1,800 |
| Acres Land Trust | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
| Carriage House | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
| Community Harvest | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
| Eca | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
| Fw Center for Learning | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
| Green Halo Scholars | Hinsdale, IL | Operating | $1,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
| United Way of Allen County | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
| Wboi | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
| Wellspring | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Operating | $1,000 |
| Tibetan Nuns Project | Seattle, WA | Operating | $1,000 |
| Fort Wayne Parks Dept | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $800 |
| Arts United | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $500 |
| Teachers Treasures | Indianapolis, IN | Operating | $500 |
| Plymouth Congregational Church | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263,050 | 24 |
| 2023 | $257,102 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541889349100424
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2117818
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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