Private foundation · EIN 20-4615314 · Fort Wayne, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Php Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $623K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$623K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$52M

Grants paid in 2025

30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Matthew 25 IncFort Wayne, INOperating$75K
Neighborhood Health Clinics IncFort Wayne, INProgram$75K
Maple City Health Care CenterGoshen, INProgram$60K
Logan Community Resources IncSouth Bend, INProgram$50K
Super Shot IncFort Wayne, INOperating$50K
Healthier Moms and Babies IncFort Wayne, INProgram$30K
Hearcare Connection IncFort Wayne, INOperating$25K
St Martin's HealthcareGarrett, INProgram$25K
The Arc of Northeast Indiana IncFort Wayne, INProgram$25K
O'Hana Heritage Foundation IncSouth Bend, INOperating$20K
Bashor Home of the United Methodist Church IncGoshen, INProgram$15K
Community Transportation NetworkFort Wayne, INProgram$15K
Harold W McMillen Center for Health EducationFort Wayne, INOperating$15K
Mental Health America of Allen Coun Ty IncFort Wayne, INProgram$15K
Turnstone Center for Children and Adults With Disablities IncFort Wayne, INProgram$15K
Unfailing Love Clinic IncDecatur, INOperating$15K
Aging and In-Home Services of NiFort Wayne, INProgram$10K
Community Action of Northeast inFort Wayne, INProgram$10K
Hope Alive IncFort Wayne, INProgram$10K
League for the Blind and DisabledFort Wayne, INProgram$10K
YWCA Northeast Indiana IncFort Wayne, INProgram$10K
Ne in Positive Resource ConnectionFort Wayne, INOperating$8,000
Cancer Services of Allen County IncFort Wayne, INProgram$5,000
Cancer Society of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, INOperating$5,000
Christian Community HealthcareGrabill, INOperating$5,000
Courageous Healing IncFort Wayne, INOperating$5,000
Life Restoration Services IncFort Wayne, INOperating$5,000
Life Treatment Centers IncSouth Bend, INProgram$5,000
Purdue Fort WayneFort Wayne, INProgram$5,000
Visiting Nurse and Hospice HomeFort Wayne, INProgram$5,000

About this foundation

Php Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, administered in care of Gary Shearer, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Php Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Php Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $623K across 30 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Php Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (30 grants), per its latest filing.

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