Judd Leighton Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSouth Bend, Indiana · EIN 35-2120550 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.7M
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$149.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $110,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Kate Mullins |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 S MICHIGAN ST SUITE 900, SOUTH BEND IN 46601 |
| Phone | 5742325970 |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | To support general operations and specific programs | $1,015,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Rochestor, MN | To support general operations | $750,000 |
| Morris Performing Arts Center | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $500,000 |
| St Margaret's House | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $500,000 |
| YMCA Camp Eberhart | Three Rivers, MI | To support general operations and specific programs | $500,000 |
| Community Foundation of St Joseph County | South Bend, IN | To support general operations and specific programs | $481,250 |
| EnFocus | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $450,000 |
| Iusb - Innovation Center | Bloomington, IN | To support general operations | $400,000 |
| South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $325,000 |
| Healthlinc Inc | Michigan City, IN | To support general operations | $200,000 |
| South Bend - Elkhart Regional Foundation | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $200,000 |
| The CASIE Center | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $125,000 |
| Reins of Life | Michigan City, IN | To support general operations | $110,000 |
| Corvilla Inc | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $100,000 |
| Cultivating Life | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $100,000 |
| IUSB-Leighton School of Business & Economics | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $100,000 |
| Potawatomi Zoo | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $100,000 |
| Regional Innovation & Startup Education | Mishawaka, IN | To support general operations | $100,000 |
| A Rosie Place for Children | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of St Joseph County | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| Cultivate Culinary | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| Families First Center | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| Greater Impact | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| South Bend Medical Foundation | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| United Way | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| South Bend Symphony Orchestra Association | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $30,000 |
| Holy cross village foundation | Notre dame, IN | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Riverbend Cancer Services | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $25,000 |
| Fischoff National Chamber Music Assoc | Notre Dame, IN | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| Human Delta Inc | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | Indianapolis, IN | To support general operations | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $15,000 |
| City of Niles | Niles, MI | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Fernwood | Fernwood, ID | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Riverbend Community Math Center | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $10,000 |
| Children's Dispensary | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $5,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Mishawaka, IN | To support general operations | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | To support general operations | $5,000 |
| The History Museum | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $3,000 |
| Family & Childrens Center | LA Crosse, WI | To support general operations | $2,500 |
| Logan Community Resources Inc | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $2,500 |
| WNIT Public Television | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $1,000 |
| IU Alumni Association | Bloomington, IN | To support general operations | $400 |
| South Bend Regional Chamber Foundation | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $400 |
| St Joseph County Chamber Foundation | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $375 |
| South Bend Heritage Foundation | South Bend, IN | To support general operations | $160 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Health Foundation | South Bend, IN | To support general operations and specific programs | $5,000,000 |
| Logan Community Resources Inc | South Bend, IN | To support general operations and specific programs | $5,000,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | To support general operations and specific programs | $3,000,000 |
| Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IN | To support general operations and specific programs | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,738,585 | 53 |
| 2023 | $5,286,505 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2120550
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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