Do it Best Foundation Announces Grant Recipients

The Do it Best Foundation is proud to announce the distribution of over $93,000 in grants to organizations dedicated to creating brighter futures for kids and families in the communities where Do it Best team members live and work.

“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,” said Executive Director Curtis Smith. “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.”

Grant recipients this quarter include:

• Blessings in a Backpack (Fort Wayne, IN) – $15,575
• Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra (Fort Wayne, IN) – $10,000
• The League (Fort Wayne, IN) – $10,000
• Martin Luther King Montessori School (Fort Wayne, IN) – $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
• Teen Works (Fort Wayne, IN) – $20,000
• Youth for Christ (Fort Wayne, IN) – $10,000
• YWCA Northeast Indiana (Fort Wayne, IN) – $5,000

The Do it Best Foundation is now accepting grant applications for its next giving cycle through August 22, 2025. Visit doitbestfoundation.org to learn more

About the Do it Best Foundation

The Do it Best Foundation supports not-for-profit community organizations that focus on serving the needs of others. Rooted in servant leadership, the Foundation awards grants to agencies that can make big impacts in four key areas: health & wellness, youth enrichment, the arts, and the community. Nonprofit organizations located in or near cities where Do it Best has business operations are given priority consideration. To learn how you can support the work of the Do it Best Foundation, follow us on Instagram and visit doitbestfoundation.org.

About Do it Best

Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Do it Best is the only US-based, member-owned comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $5 billion, Do it Best serves thousands of member-owned locations across the United States and in more than 50 other countries. To learn more, visit doitbestonline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

Contact:

Curtis Smith – Media Contact – curtis.smith@doitbest.com

Source: Do It Best Corp.