The Waterfield Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 35-1872984 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$398K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | REBECCA TEAGARDEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 7221 ENGLE ROAD SUITE 250, FORT WAYNE IN 46804 |
| Phone | 2604348512 |
| BECKYT@WATERFIELDCAPITAL.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
9% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Twp Land Conservancy | Fremont, IN | Land preserve | $166,407 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Endowment | $65,000 |
| Sundance Institute | Park City, UT | General operations | $25,000 |
| Com Fdn of Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Book fund | $10,000 |
| Bridge of Grace | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $9,750 |
| Amani Family Services Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Blue Jacket Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cass Housing Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Literary Alliance | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Rolling Into Roanoke Inc | Roanoke, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Turnstone Ctr for Children a & Adult | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Agency | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fw | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $4,000 |
| Chill Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $4,000 |
| Thirteen Step House Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $3,500 |
| Cancer Services of Ne Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Hope Alive Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Lutheran Life Villages | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $3,000 |
| Science Central Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | Summer camps | $2,640 |
| Fort Wayne Youtheatre | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,500 |
| Respect 360 Inc | Huntertown, IN | General operations | $2,500 |
| Allen County Fw Historical Society | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Anthony Wayne Area Boy Scouts | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Associated Churches of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Child Advocacy Ctr of Allen County | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Core | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| East Allen Family Resource Ctr | New Haven, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Euell a Wilson Ctr | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Four 10 Ministries | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Homebound Meals | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Lc Nature Park | Roanoke, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| League for the Blind and Disabled | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Lexi's Voice | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Life Restoration Svc Inclighthouse | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Martin Luther King Montessori | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Ne in Positive Resource Connection | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Shepherds House Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| St Joseph River Watershed Initiative | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Vincent Village | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $2,000 |
| A Mothers Hope | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Camp Possability | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern in Mi | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Heart of the City Mission Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Imani Baptist Temple | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Jr Achievement of Northern Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Power House Youth Center | New Haven, IN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Soulmedic Media Group | Fort Wayne, IN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Bethesda Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Memorial donation | $500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | General operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $398,297 | 53 |
| 2023 | $387,890 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511279349103171
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1872984
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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