M E Raker Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 31-1040474 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$480K
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$12.7M
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 2024):
| Contact | Jennifer Pickard |
|---|---|
| Address | 6207 Constitution Drive, Fort Wayne IN 46804 |
| Phone | 2604362182 |
| Form and materials | Grant applications will be furnished upon request |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | The Foundation makes grants only to organizations and not to individuals. The Foundation does not make grants in furtherance of the Arts. |
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
1% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnstone Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Easter Seals ARC of NE Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Employment Initiatives | $15,000 |
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society | Fort Wayne, IN | Restoration of Pleasant Lake Station | $15,000 |
| Bishop Luers High School | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Stillwater Hospice | Fort Wayne, IN | Patient Bed Frames | $10,000 |
| Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Client Advocate Program | $10,000 |
| Just Neighbors | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Science Central | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School | Fort Wayne, IN | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| ACRES Land Trust | Huntertown, IN | Part time Archivist | $10,000 |
| Associated Churches | Fort Wayne, IN | Food Bank Network | $10,000 |
| The Carriage House | Fort Wayne, IN | Staff Training | $10,000 |
| Community Transportation Network | Fort Wayne, IN | Medical Transportation Program | $10,000 |
| Remedy LIVE | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Mental Health America | Fort Wayne, IN | Guardianship Program | $10,000 |
| Homebound Meals Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Meal Delivery Services | $10,000 |
| The League | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth Services Program | $10,000 |
| Anthony Wayne Ara Council Boy Scouts | Fort Wayne, IN | Scoutreach Program | $10,000 |
| Youth for Christ | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth Development Programs | $10,000 |
| NeighborLink Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Home Accessibility Programs | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Fort Wayne, IN | LSSI Works Program | $10,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Ashbrook Center | Ashland, OH | Scholarship Support | $10,000 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Services | Fort Wayne, IN | Youth Programs | $10,000 |
| The Shepherd's House | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Amani Family Services | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Humane Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Out of a Jam | Fort Wayne, IN | Feeding Fort Wayne Program | $8,000 |
| History Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Support for Holiday Exhibit | $7,500 |
| McMillen Center | Fort Wayne, IN | Preventative Health Programs | $7,500 |
| University of St Francis | Fort Wayne, IN | Jesters Program | $7,500 |
| Blue Jacket | Fort Wayne, IN | Blue Jacket Academy | $7,500 |
| The Literary Alliance | Fort Wayne, IN | Literacy Programs | $7,500 |
| Audiences Unlimited Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Live Performances | $7,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse | Fort Wayne, IN | Career Development Programs | $6,000 |
| Give Hear | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Vincent Village Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $5,500 |
| Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Fort Wayne, IN | Support for Disaster Victims | $5,000 |
| White's Residential and Family Services | Wabash, IN | Growing Teens for Life Program | $5,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Hope's Harbor | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Veteran's National Memorial Shrine | Fort Wayne, IN | Yough and adult education program | $5,000 |
| Historic Forks of the Wabash | Huntington, IN | Renovations to Chief Richardsville Home | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Fort Wayne, IN | Holiday Meals | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | Fort Wayne, IN | Holiday Meals | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters NE IN | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern IN-MI | Fort Wayne, IN | Staff-Led Troop Program | $5,000 |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | Fort Wayne, IN | Services for seniors in nursing homes | $5,000 |
| Life Adult Daycare Academy | Fort Wayne, IN | Therapeutic Arts Music Program | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Trails | Fort Wayne, IN | Funding for Trails | $5,000 |
| Little River Wetlands Project Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Outdoor Education Programs | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Center for Learning | Fort Wayne, IN | Financial Assistance for Families | $5,000 |
| CASS Housing | Fort Wayne, IN | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| Teen Works Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Work Opportuntiies for Teens | $5,000 |
| Camp Red Cedar | Fort Wayne, IN | Program Expenses | $5,000 |
| Power House Youth Center | New Haven, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| East Allen Family Resource Center | New Haven, IN | Out-of-School Time Program | $4,000 |
| Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry | Garrett, IN | Livestock Processing | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $480,436 | 64 |
| 2023 | $476,500 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349100528
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1040474
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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