Mary E Van Drew Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 35-2045991 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$73K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,500.
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
48% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25 Health and Den | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $9,000 |
| Medical Missionaries | Manassas, VA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Indiananpolis, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Bvm Foundation Mother of Mercy | Manassas, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Womens Care Center | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $4,500 |
| Franciscan Center Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $3,500 |
| St Mary's Catholic Ch Soup | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $3,500 |
| Turnstone Center for Disabled Child | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $3,500 |
| Boys Town | St James, MO | General operating | $3,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | Boca Raton, FL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Edmundite Missions | Selma, AL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Catholic Foreign Missions | Maryknoll, NY | General operating | $2,500 |
| House of Mercy | Manassas, VA | General operating | $2,500 |
| 42 Strong | Oxford, MI | General operating | $2,000 |
| Better Way Detroit | Detroit, MI | General operating | $2,000 |
| Damar Svcs Inc | Camby, IN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | General operating | $2,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Mcmillen Health | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Bethany Food Pantry | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Gibault Childrens Serv | Terre Haute, IN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Youth Bureau St Joseph | South Bend, IN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Community Action Life Line Inc | Celina, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Soc | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $1,000 |
| St Lucy Food Project | Manassas, VA | General operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $72,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101733
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2045991
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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