Surack Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 87-1894981 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$7.4M
Organizations funded114
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$55.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SUZANNE GENDRON |
|---|---|
| Address | 7100 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE IN 46804 |
| Phone | 2604320370 |
| SUZANNE.GENDRON@SURACK.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION FORM IS LOCATED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THE FORM ASKS GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION, THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT REQUEST AND HOW IT WILL BE USED. SINCE THE FOUNDATION ONLY PROVIDES GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH 501(C)(3) STATUS, AN IRS DETERMINATION LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED WITH THE APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS ONLY TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS WILL BE IN NORTHEAST INDIANA AND WHOSE GRANT REQUEST IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH, CHILD & FAMILY WELFARE, MUSIC & THE ARTS OR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. |
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
7% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Canterbury School | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $840,654 |
| Pearl Arts Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $670,342 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Junction 36 | $500,000 |
| Pearl Arts Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $500,000 |
| Pearl Arts Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $400,000 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | Klipsch educators college initiative | $300,000 |
| Bridge of Grace | Fort Wayne, IN | Housing initiative | $250,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled I | Fort Wayne, IN | Building expansion | $250,000 |
| Projectusorgin | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $200,000 |
| Soulmedic Media Group Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $175,000 |
| Soulmedic Media Group Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $175,000 |
| Advancing American Freedom Foundati | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Bridge of Grace | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation Greater Fort W | Fort Wayne, IN | Fort wayne united fund | $100,000 |
| Courageous Healing Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Canterbury School | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $83,935 |
| Pearl Arts Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $77,900 |
| Dream Center Fw Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $75,000 |
| The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Minis | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $75,000 |
| Amani Family Services | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $62,500 |
| Amani Family Services | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $62,500 |
| Center for Research on the Status O | Fort Wayne, IN | Mcmillen park concert | $50,000 |
| Character & Skills Basketball Acade | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation Greater Fort W | Fort Wayne, IN | Ubuntu collaborative | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation Greater Fort W | Fort Wayne, IN | Ubuntu collaborative | $50,000 |
| Erin's House | Fort Wayne, IN | The wing project | $50,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra I | Fort Wayne, IN | 2025-2026 annual fund | $50,000 |
| Love Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General administration | $50,000 |
| Musical Arts Institute | Chicago, IL | Annual fund 2025 | $50,000 |
| Power 2 Inspire Foundation | Closter, NJ | General support | $50,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled I | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| St Joseph Community Health Foundat | Fort Wayne, IN | Food insecurity | $45,872 |
| Believe in a Dream | Fort Wayne, IN | Operating 2025 | $40,000 |
| Be the Edge Fort Wayne Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Big Hearts Community Projects | Fort Wayne, IN | Seed funding for program expansion | $25,000 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Train engine replacement | $25,000 |
| Fort Wayne Urban League Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| United Adoration | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Love Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Elementary school sweatshirts | $22,919 |
| Building a Stronger Family Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Matthew 25 Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 2025 sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Turnstone Center for Children and a | Fort Wayne, IN | 2025 center stage sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Wefam Barber Acacademy | Fort Wayne, IN | Barber academy | $20,000 |
| Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile M | Auburn, IN | 2025 driving experience support | $15,000 |
| Indiana Black Expo Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | 2025 sponsorship | $15,000 |
| The Honeywell Foundation Inc | Wabash, IN | Arts in education program - visual t | $15,000 |
| The One Question Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $13,327 |
| The One Question Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,924 |
| Ayers Communication Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 14Th annual summit city community fe | $10,000 |
| Believe in a Dream | Fort Wayne, IN | Matching | $10,000 |
| Love Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Mad Anthony Childrens Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Red coat gala & pro-am | $10,000 |
| Out of a Jam Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General administration | $10,000 |
| Troy School | Columbia City, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| The One Question Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $8,057 |
| Center for Research on the Status O | Fort Wayne, IN | Holiday donation | $7,500 |
| The Pointe Church | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $7,500 |
| The Pointe Church | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $7,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 114 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Junction 36 | $500,000 |
| Bishop Luers High School | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $250,000 |
| Bishop Luers High School | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $250,000 |
| Bishop Luers High School | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $250,000 |
| Bishop Luers High School | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $250,000 |
| Bridge of Grace | Fort Wayne, IN | Housing initiative | $250,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled I | Fort Wayne, IN | Building expansion | $250,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled I | Fort Wayne, IN | Building expansion | $250,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled I | Fort Wayne, IN | Building expansion | $250,000 |
| Community Foundation Greater Fort W | Fort Wayne, IN | Fort wayne united fund | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation Greater Fort W | Fort Wayne, IN | Fort wayne united fund | $100,000 |
| Courageous Healing Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Courageous Healing Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Easterseals Northern Indiana Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Easterseals Northern Indiana Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Easterseals Northern Indiana Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Minis | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $75,000 |
| The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Minis | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $75,000 |
| Southwest Montessori Academy Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| Southwest Montessori Academy Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled I | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled I | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| Fort Wayne Urban League Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Fort Wayne Urban League Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Huntington University | Huntington, IN | Basketball sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Huntington University | Huntington, IN | Basketball sponsorship | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,380,030 | 141 |
| 2024 | $23,943,913 | 161 |
| 2023 | $9,338,162 | 119 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631139349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1894981
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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