Public Benefit
Everything we do serves a charitable, public purpose — never private gain. Our resources are dedicated to the community.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Supporting Organization · Fort Wayne, Indiana
Building Stronger Communities Through Purposeful Support
1894 Holdings, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting organization exclusively dedicated to benefiting YWCA Northeast Indiana and advancing initiatives that strengthen our community.
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt
Supporting YWCA Northeast Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana
About 1894 Holdings, Inc.
A charitable organization built to serve the community.
1894 Holdings, Inc. operates exclusively for charitable purposes and exists to support initiatives that create lasting community impact. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting organization — a recognized charitable structure organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of YWCA Northeast Indiana.
We are not a business, an investment company, or a private enterprise. Every part of our work is directed toward public benefit: helping a trusted community institution carry out its mission and expanding access to programs and facilities that families in Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana rely on.
More About Who We Are
Est. 2023
Organized in Fort Wayne, Indiana for charitable, community-benefit purposes.
Our Mission
Strengthening our community through lasting support
Our mission is to advance the public good — supporting community improvement, expanding opportunity, and helping essential local programs endure for the long term.
Community Improvement
We support facilities, programs, and initiatives that improve quality of life for families and neighborhoods.
Long-Term Stewardship
We take a patient, responsible approach so the community organizations we support can plan and grow with confidence.
Collaboration
We work hand in hand with YWCA Northeast Indiana and local partners so support reaches real, community-defined needs.
YWCA
Northeast Indiana — the organization we exist to support.
Our Relationship With YWCA Northeast Indiana
We exist to support YWCA Northeast Indiana
1894 Holdings, Inc. is a supporting organization — a charitable entity organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of YWCA Northeast Indiana, a trusted community institution dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and strengthening families across our region.
This relationship allows YWCA Northeast Indiana to advance its mission with a dedicated, accountable partner focused on long-term community projects. When we succeed, the benefit flows directly to the community YWCA serves — not to any private individual or business.
Explore the Relationship
Community Impact
Support that reaches real people
Our work is measured in community outcomes — stronger facilities, better access to services, and more opportunity for the next generation.
Supporting Community Facilities
Helping fund and sustain community facilities — including the Hefner Center in Fort Wayne — that serve local families.
Expanding Access to Services
Backing programs that broaden access to essential services for individuals and families who need them most.
Strengthening Local Initiatives
Standing behind community-led initiatives that build a more resilient, connected Northeast Indiana.
Opportunity for Future Generations
Investing our support where it creates lasting opportunity for children, youth, and families for years to come.
Rooted in Fort Wayne
Locally focused and locally accountable — our support stays in the Northeast Indiana community we call home.
A Reliable Partner
A dependable, mission-aligned partner that helps community organizations plan for the long term.
Transparency
Committed to accountability, responsible stewardship, and public trust.
We believe a charitable organization should be clear about who it is and how it operates. Our nonprofit status, identity, and purpose are public and verifiable.
Governance & Accountability| Organization Name | 1894 Holdings, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Status | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization |
| EIN | 93-1768469 |
| Type | 509(a)(3) Type I Supporting Organization |
| Benefiting | YWCA Northeast Indiana |
| Location | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Learn more about our mission
We welcome questions from community members, partners, and the public about who we are and the work we support.