Our People
Board of Directors
Director
Chief Development Officer,
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Staff
Senior Accountant
Mindy is a graduate of Indiana University and a Certified Public Accountant. She is grateful to serve area nonprofits because the services they provide are improving peoples’ lives and our great community. Mindy loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, walking, and reading.
Senior Program Officer
Amanda received her bachelor's degree from Butler University. She has over ten years of experience at a community foundation and a background in the nonprofit sector. Amanda enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, kayaking, and the outdoors.
Chief Program Officer
Dawn received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University’s School of Business and her master’s degree from the School of Education. She has a background in local government and the nonprofit sector. Some of Dawn’s favorite projects/activities at Foellinger Foundation include collaborating to develop the Independence Continuum framework, researching community needs, visiting with grantees and community members, and working with organizations on their capacity-building efforts. Dawn enjoys time with family and friends, the outdoors, and traveling.
Chief Financial Officer
Darryl has served the philanthropic sector since 2005, focused on the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Indiana CPA Society, Financial Executives International, and Foundation Financial Officers Group. He is a Lutheran Foundation delegate. Darryl and his wife, Tammy, are blessed with four kids and enjoy exploring craft breweries.
Administrative Assistant
Bev joined Foellinger Foundation in 2018 and has over forty years of office experience. She is at the center of the Foundation’s office activities, including meeting and event setup, administration support for the Leadership Lab, coordination of equipment and building maintenance, and more. When she’s not at her desk, she can be found in the basement getting her steps in. Bev and her husband, Bill, have two sons and two cats.
Executive Assistant
Terry is a Certified Administrative Professional through the International Association of Administrative Professionals with additional designations in Office Management and Technical Applications. She has worked in the nonprofit sector since 1999, and in her role at the Foundation, she provides comprehensive support to the President/CEO, Board of Directors, and standing/ad hoc committees. Terry also coordinates the Foundation’s IT and building security. She has two sons, three grandchildren, and three very loving (and “entitled”) cats.
President and CEO
Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. Prior to joining Foellinger Foundation as the President and CEO, she worked in the banking and accounting industries for nearly 30 years. Sarah has served on numerous nonprofit boards during that time. Her involvement with Foellinger Foundation began 25 years ago when, as an auditor with an independent CPA firm, she managed the Foundation’s audit for 10 years. She subsequently joined our Audit Committee in 2012 and served on our Board of Directors for nine years. A native of Allen County, Sarah enjoys reading, playing golf, and spending Lake Pleasant summers with family and friends. Sarah and her husband, Nick, have one awesome son, George, and one very spoiled pup, Pepper.