Do it Best Foundation Awards More Than $93,000 in Q2 Grants to Support Children and Families
The Do it Best Foundation has awarded more than $93,000 in new grants to nonprofit organizations focused on improving the lives of children and families in communities where Do it Best operates.
“These grants represent a wide range of impact and tackle essential issues like housing, food security, health care, and education, while also supporting initiatives that enhance the lives of children and families, creating a lasting positive impact,” said Curtis Smith, executive director of the Do it Best Foundation.
The latest round of grants brings the Foundation’s total giving to nearly $2 million, supporting more than 150 organizations since its launch.
Among this quarter’s recipients:
- Blessings in a Backpack (Fort Wayne, IN) – $15,575
- Teen Works (Fort Wayne, IN) – $20,000
- Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra – $10,000
- Youth for Christ (Fort Wayne, IN) – $10,000
- The League (Fort Wayne, IN) – $10,000
- Martin Luther King Montessori School (Fort Wayne, IN) – $5,000
- YWCA Northeast Indiana – $5,000
- Samaritan’s Purse (Kentucky tornado relief) – $7,000
- Sikeston Public Schools Foundation (Sikeston, MO) – $5,000
- St. Matthias Episcopal Church (Athens, TX) – $5,500
“In our brief history, the Do it Best Foundation has worked to build the best communities and these grants bring our impact to nearly $2 million to more than 150 organizations, thanks to the generosity of our donors and the commitment of our grant recipients,” Smith said.
The Foundation focuses on high-impact initiatives in four core areas: health and wellness, youth enrichment, the arts, and community development. Preference is given to nonprofits in or near cities where Do it Best has business operations.
The Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for its next funding cycle through Aug. 22, 2025. Details are available at doitbestfoundation.org.
