Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust Uad
Invitation OnlyMishawaka, Indiana · EIN 20-8042109 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.6M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$122,543
Total assets$8.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $167,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | Gift | $1,000,000 |
| A Rosie Place for Children | South Bend, IN | Gift | $550,000 |
| Oaklawn Foundation | Goshen, IN | Gift | $176,666 |
| Cultivate Food Rescue | South Bend, IN | Gift | $167,000 |
| Hope Ministries | South Bend, IN | Gift | $150,000 |
| Dustins Place | Plymouth, IN | Gift | $150,000 |
| Logan | South Bend, IN | Gift | $125,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Mishawaka, IN | Gift | $122,543 |
| Unity Foundation of Laporte County | Michigan City, IN | Gift | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of St Joseph County | South Bend, IN | Gift | $50,000 |
| LoveWay Inc | Middlebury, IN | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of St Joseph County | South Bend, IN | Gift | $15,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House South Bend Memorial Hospital | South Bend, IN | Gift | $13,000 |
| Forever Learning Institute | South Bend, IN | Gift | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,599,209 | 14 |
| 2024 | $2,754,543 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,413,334 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349100202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8042109
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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