How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Kate Mullins
202 S Michigan St Suite 900
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 232-5970
- Form and materials
- Grant applicants should review the grant guidelines found on the foundation website at juddleightonfoundation.org. Particular attention should be paid to the foundation's primary focus areas. Applicants should clearly state in thier application how their proposal meets the foundation's objective to impact the community at large in the three primary areas of health, education, and economic development. Also, all applicants are encouraged to use the grant proposal form located on the website. This form requests important additional information which is helpful in consideration of each request.
- Deadlines
- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS QUARTERLY. CONTACT Kate Mullins, Exec. Dir., FOR APPLICATION DEADLINES
- Restrictions
- The foundation's articles of incorporation require that at least 75% of all amounts distributed in any period be for the improvement of quality of life in ST. Joseph county, indiana. Otherwise, the foundation may make grants for all educational, charitable, and scientific purposes as defined in code section 501(c)(3). The foundation does not currently award scholarships or otherwise make grants to individuals.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$6,738,585
- Grants listed
- 49
- Assets, end of year
- $149,593,378
-
Tax year 2023
$5,286,505
- Grants listed
- 46
- Assets, end of year
- $138,477,363
-
Tax year 2022
$7,262,625
- Grants listed
- 44
- Assets, end of year
- $129,484,465
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Tax year 2021
$7,976,750
- Grants listed
- 44
- Assets, end of year
- $156,053,678
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Tax year 2020
$4,857,250
- Grants listed
- 42
- Assets, end of year
- $73,185,537
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Tax year 2019
$6,819,975
- Grants listed
- 42
- Assets, end of year
- $72,945,545
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Tax year 2018
$4,047,875
- Grants listed
- 37
- Assets, end of year
- $73,705,686
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN
To support general operations and specific programs
$1,015,000 -
Mayo FoundationRochestor, MN
To support general operations
$750,000 -
Morris Performing Arts CenterSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$500,000 -
St Margaret's HouseSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$500,000 -
YMCA Camp EberhartThree Rivers, MI
To support general operations and specific programs
$500,000 -
Community Foundation of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, IN
To support general operations and specific programs
$481,250 -
EnFocusSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$450,000 -
Iusb - Innovation CenterBloomington, IN
To support general operations
$400,000 -
South Bend - Elkhart Regional PartnershipSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$325,000 -
Healthlinc IncMichigan City, IN
To support general operations
$200,000 -
South Bend - Elkhart Regional FoundationSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$200,000 -
The CASIE CenterSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$125,000 -
Reins of LifeMichigan City, IN
To support general operations
$110,000 -
Corvilla IncSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$100,000 -
Cultivating LifeSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$100,000 -
Habitat for HumanitySouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$100,000 -
IUSB-Leighton School of Business & EconomicsSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$100,000 -
Potawatomi ZooSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$100,000 -
Regional Innovation & Startup EducationMishawaka, IN
To support general operations
$100,000 -
A Rosie Place for ChildrenSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$50,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$50,000 -
Cultivate CulinarySouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$50,000 -
Families First CenterSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$50,000 -
Greater ImpactSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$50,000 -
South Bend Medical FoundationSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$50,000 -
United WaySouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$50,000 -
South Bend Symphony Orchestra AssociationSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$30,000 -
Holy cross village foundationNotre Dame, IN
To support general operations
$25,000 -
Riverbend Cancer ServicesSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$25,000 -
Fischoff National Chamber Music AssocNotre Dame, IN
To support general operations
$20,000 -
Human Delta IncSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$20,000 -
Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN
To support general operations
$20,000 -
Make-A-WishIndianapolis, IN
To support general operations
$20,000 -
Junior AchievementSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$15,000 -
City of NilesNiles, MI
To support general operations
$10,000 -
FernwoodFernwood, ID
To support general operations
$10,000 -
Riverbend Community Math CenterSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$10,000 -
Children's DispensarySouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$5,000 -
Hospice FoundationMishawaka, IN
To support general operations
$5,000 -
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, IN
To support general operations
$5,000 -
The History MuseumSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$3,000 -
Family & Childrens CenterLa Crosse, WI
To support general operations
$2,500 -
Logan Community Resources IncSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$2,500 -
WNIT Public TelevisionSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$2,000 -
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$1,000 -
IU Alumni AssociationBloomington, IN
To support general operations
$400 -
South Bend Regional Chamber FoundationSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$400 -
St Joseph County Chamber FoundationSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$375 -
South Bend Heritage FoundationSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations
$160
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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Beacon Health FoundationSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations and specific programs
$5,000,000 -
Logan Community Resources IncSouth Bend, IN
To support general operations and specific programs
$5,000,000 -
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN
To support general operations and specific programs
$3,000,000 -
Indiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN
To support general operations and specific programs
$200,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education4 grants $1,170,00035% of the total
- Community development3 grants $775,16023% of the total
- Human services4 grants $702,50021% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $481,25014% of the total
- Crime and legal aid1 grant $125,0004% of the total
- Health1 grant $50,0001% of the total
- 3 other causes4 grants $67,0002% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- John PycikVice President / Secretary Hours 3Pay $56,000
- Jerry FrenchDirector Hours 3Pay $50,000
- Donald F WalterDirector Hours 3Pay $54,500
- James F KeenanPresident / Treasurer Hours 20Pay $165,000
- Kate MullinsExecutive Director Hours 40Pay $115,500
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