Emily Pichon

Operates as a bank holding company through its subsidiaries provides commercial and consumer banking services

Operates as a state chartered commercial bank

Manufactures plastic film and sheets

The Olive B. Cole Foundation, Inc. is a private, tax-exempt charitable foundation established in 1954 that supports 501(c)(3) organizations and certain governmental entities serving northeast Indiana, specifically in LaGrange, Noble, and Steuben counties. The private company is based in Fort Wayne, IN. Its strategic priorities include education, economic development, job creation, entrepreneurship, youth development, recreation, environmental conservation, and community crisis assistance. The foundation funds innovative, sustainable community projects that require grantee contribution and broad support, while generally excluding funding for local governments, K-12 public schools, religious organizations (except for community efforts), national campaigns, endowments, political activities, or loans to individuals. Grant applications begin with a letter of proposal and proceed to a full application upon approval, reviewed quarterly, with emergency grants available. The foundation also offers a scholarship program for Noble County students pursuing associate or bachelor’s degrees, with additional support for teaching degree candidates, administered by the Questa Educational Foundation.

The M E Raker Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to honor M.E. “Gene” Raker, a pioneer in the mobile home industry. Grant applications are submitted electronically via the foundation’s website and are reviewed quarterly, with deadlines in January, April, July, and October. Notable funded projects include accessibility improvements at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, support for the first inclusive playground for children with disabilities, educational programs like the History Center’s Heritage Education Fund, and the Nature Center at Fox Island Park, which offers environmental and historical education. The private company is based in Fort Wayne, IN. The foundation primarily funds tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities serving residents of Wayne and focuses its grantmaking on K-12 education support services, health support services, historic preservation, parks and public recreation, services for the disabled, and youth development. It prioritizes applicants with diverse funding sources, volunteer engagement, collaboration with similar organizations, and unique community-tailored programs. The review process takes 3-6 months, and all applicants receive written notification of decisions. The foundation does not provide loans or fund individuals, general fund drives, political activities, or organizations that redistribute funds to beneficiaries chosen by the grantee.

Operates as a non profit organization that funds students afford their education