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Nonprofit · EIN 35-6033698

PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46805

Financials

$2.4M$2.3M2022$2.8M$2.8M2023$4.6M$2.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990 (amended)$4,553,150$2,504,227$2,048,923$23,173,253$294,066$22,879,187
June 30, 2024990$2,786,663$2,790,317-$3,654$21,139,484$516,600$20,622,884
June 30, 2023990$2,391,334$2,287,184$104,150$20,394,834$413,715$19,981,119
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,916,705
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,050,473
Net rental income
$360,304
Net gain from sales of assets
$578,684
Other revenue
$585,972

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,095,169
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$320,099
Program services (functional)
$2,504,227

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$21,139,484
Total assets, end of year
$23,173,253
Total liabilities, end of year
$294,066
Net assets, end of year
$22,879,187
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,222,781
Gross receipts
$4,661,731
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Year formed
1958
State of legal domicile
IN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Christopher RuhlTreasurer
Officer
2$0$451,953$116,455
Glen NakataAssistant Treasurer
Officer
2$0$195,871$62,309
William HullChief Operating Officer/Secretary
Officer
2$0$176,864$73,473
Dana BerkesVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Melissa SchenkelPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Ashley SavieoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Becky TeagardenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Jason BakerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Jeannine VillarrealDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JoAnn BrouilletteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Rudi EidamDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Stephen ChapmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
VacantDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Christopher RuhlTreasurer
Officer
2$0$398,331$84,288
Glen NakataAssistant Treasurer
Officer
2$0$199,005$51,116
William HullChief Operating Officer/Secretary
Officer
2$0$178,079$40,871
Dana BerkesPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Melissa SchenkelVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Becky TeagardenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
David MolfenterDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Ian NelsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Jason BakerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JoAnn BrouilletteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Stephen ChapmanDirector
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
VacantDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
Vicki ChurchwardDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Christopher RuhlTreasurer
Officer
2$0$398,331$84,288
Glen NakataAssistant Treasurer
Officer
2$0$199,005$51,116
William HullChief Operating Officer
Officer
2$0$178,079$40,871
Kimberly GrannanSecretary
Officer
2$0$118,753$29,279
David MolfenterPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Melissa SchenkelVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Becky TeagardenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Dana BerkesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Howard ChapmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Ian NelsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JoAnn BrouilletteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Mike GavinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
VacantDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
Vicki Churchward–
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2101 E COLISEUM BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46805-1445
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Dana Berkes, 2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 468051499
Signed the 990
Amy Lowden, Director
Phone
(260) 481-4114

Mission

Provide support for Purdue University Fort Wayne with program development, scholarships and campus development.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provide support for Purdue University Fort Wayne. Support campus activities and program development, university departments, campus development and improvements to University leased facilities.
    Expenses $2,163,369 · grants $1,754,311 · revenue $585,972
  • Support Purdue University Fort Wayne campus to provide scholarships, library acquisitions, professorships and travel grants.
    Expenses $340,858 · grants $340,858

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-6033698
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1971
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$23,173,253
Income (IRS master file)
$4,661,731

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,553,150$2,504,227$23,173,253XML
990June 2024$2,786,663$2,790,317$21,139,484XML
990June 2023$2,391,334$2,287,184$20,394,834XML
990June 2022$1,689,766$1,706,530$21,085,748IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-6033698).

Questions about PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC is 35-6033698.
Is PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
Are donations to PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Dana Berkes.
Who are the officers and directors of PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,553,150, expenses of $2,504,227 and total assets of $23,173,253 at year end.

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