Private foundation · EIN 20-8042109 · Mishawaka, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust

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: 14 grants paid, $2.6M total, median $124K. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$2.6M
Median grant
$124K
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INGift$1.0M
A Rosie Place for ChildrenSouth Bend, INGift$550K
Oaklawn FoundationGoshen, INGift$177K
Cultivate Food RescueSouth Bend, INGift$167K
Hope MinistriesSouth Bend, INGift$150K
Dustins PlacePlymouth, INGift$150K
LoganSouth Bend, INGift$125K
Hospice FoundationMishawaka, INGift$123K
Unity Foundation of Laporte CountyMichigan City, INGift$50K
Habitat for Humanity of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, INGift$50K
Loveway IncMiddlebury, INGeneral purpose$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, INGift$15K
Ronald McDonald House South Bend Memorial HospitalSouth Bend, INGift$13K
Forever Learning InstituteSouth Bend, INGift$10K

About this foundation

Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Mishawaka, Indiana, administered in care of Indiana Trust & Investment Mgmt C, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust 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 Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.6M across 14 grants, a median of $124K.

Where does Vera Z Dwyer Charitable Trust give?

Indiana (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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