Our Building

Modern office lobby with a glass ceiling, circular pendant lights, glass railing, and people walking and sitting inside.
Two women sitting at a conference table in a newsroom interview room, with one woman speaking and the other listening with a laptop open in front of her, behind a glass wall that has a sign reading 'THE NEWS ROOM' in blue letters.
Modern office lobby with blue armchairs around a round table on a striped rug, wooden flooring, a colorful cityscape mural on the wall, a large digital screen displaying a welcome message, a green logo on the wall, and a skylight ceiling with geometr
A woman in black blazer points at a historical photograph on a display wall, which has a grid of colorful panels with black-and-white and color photos, text, and diagrams. The display features photos of people, buildings, and outdoor scenes, with som
A man giving a presentation with a whiteboard in a conference room labeled 'The Newsroom,' with five seated women, some taking notes, listening attentively.
Exhibit titled "How well do you know the Foellingers?" with photographs and panels about the Foellinger family, and a woman walking past holding a tablet and folder.
Modern office lobby with gray sectional sofa, green chairs, a white coffee table with a Rubik's Cube, and a glass-walled conference room behind with yellow and patterned chairs, wall art, and two electronic displays.
Two women in an office conference room with a green wall, neon sign saying 'Good', a wall-mounted screen displaying 'We Champion Opportunity', and a wooden table with chairs.
Indoor space with a colorful mural of Fort Wayne's skyline on the back wall, circular ceiling lights, a gray armchair with wooden sides, and an information stand with a floor plan and a logo.

Welcome to our Space!

At Foellinger Foundation, we champion opportunity and help create a community where each person has the chance to thrive. Our building plays a significant role in that—it’s a place for dreaming, collaborating, and doing. Together, we will uplift Allen County residents with the greatest economic need and least opportunity.

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Want to check out our facility before you request a room reservation? Take a video tour with President and CEO Sarah Strimmenos! Click below to watch.

Our History

Our office was originally built in 1992. Founder Helene Foellinger envisioned it as a convening space where Allen County nonprofit leaders collaborated and ideated ways to address our community’s most crucial issues. We updated our building in 2023 to bring that vision to life.

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Our building includes four rooms that are available for use by Allen County 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, eligible for our funding, at no cost. Host your next meeting with us!

Our Rooms
  • Two people sitting in a modern office lounge area, looking at a laptop on a small white table, with a large screen on the wall displaying 'We Champion Opportunity,' and an individual walking past the glass office or conference room.

    The Bandshell Room

  • Two people having a meeting in a small conference room with glass walls, a large wall-mounted screen, and modern decor.

    The Cabin Room

  • Empty conference room with long tables, office chairs, wall-mounted screens displaying the Foellinger Foundation logo, and a sign on the wall that reads "The Newsroom."

    The Newsroom

  • Two women sitting at a conference table in a modern office room with a green wall, a neon sign reading 'God', and a large T-shirt shaped yellow sculpture. One woman is working on a laptop, the other on a tablet.

    The Garden

  • Two women sitting at a conference table in a modern newsroom, having a discussion. One woman has dark brown hair, wearing a patterned blouse, with a laptop in front of her. The other woman has long brown hair, wearing a black blazer, with a laptop and notebook. Behind the glass wall, a sign reads 'The Newsroom.' On the wall, there are four framed photos of diverse people.

    Common Spaces

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Hours

Room Availability:
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Address

520 E Berry St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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FAQ

  • To request a room, visit our request a room page.

  • Rooms are available for use by Allen County nonprofits at no cost.

  • Common spaces are available for small, one-on-one meetings. No reservations are required. Please call in advance to make sure staff is present and available to give you access to the space.

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  • We can accommodate meetings of up to 36 people. For more information about our available rooms and their sizes, visit our request a room page.

  • Meeting spaces are available for use by Allen County 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations eligible for our funding. Meeting spaces are not available to private businesses or the general public.

  • Review our policies and guidelines.

  • Foellinger Foundation is located at 520 E. Berry St. Open Google Maps.

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Accessibility

The building features two historical displays. Audio is available for both.

Fact Flip Display Audio
Artifact Display Audio