Leonard J and Irene Brown Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMichigan City, Indiana · EIN 31-0941100 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DEBORAH B HYNDMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 W US HWY 20, MICHIGAN CITY IN 46360 |
| Phone | 2198728618 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION STATING AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF REQUESTING ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FUNDS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501 (C)(3) |
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
14% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Concernedhomeless | Michigna City, IN | Emergency food/housing | $10,000 |
| St Stanislaus Kostka School | Michigan City, IN | Curriculum material | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of Michigan City | Michigan City, IN | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Food Pantry | Michigan City, IN | Community food pantry | $6,500 |
| Dunebrook | Michigan City, IN | Family services | $5,000 |
| Marquette Catholic High School | Michigan City, IN | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Trinity Community Food Pantry | Michigan City, IN | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Pac Discovery Charter School | Porter, IN | Facilities development | $3,500 |
| Purdue University Northwest | Hammond, IN | Community forum | $3,500 |
| Dunes Leathernecks Detach 1056 | Chesterton, IN | Youth progamming | $3,200 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum | North Jusdon, IN | Historic preservation | $3,000 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | Chicago, IL | Public radio programming | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Laporte County | Michigan City, IN | Meals/Elderly | $2,500 |
| Pinefeatherville Id Ems | Pine, ID | Emergency services | $2,500 |
| Psi Iota Xi | Valparaiso, IN | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Indianapolis, IN | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Valparaiso, IN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| United Way of Laporte County | Michigan City, IN | Community programming | $2,000 |
| Unity Foundation of Laporte County | Michigan City, IN | Community health services | $2,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Public radio programming | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club - Greater Nw in | Portage, IN | Youth programming | $1,500 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Goshen, IN | Immigrant advocacy | $1,500 |
| Arizona Theatre Company | Tucson, AZ | Theatre programming | $1,000 |
| Beverly Shores Volunteer Fire Dept | Beverly Shores, IN | Supplies | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laporte County | Michigan City, IN | Youth programming | $1,000 |
| Coolspring Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | Michigan City, IN | Supplies | $1,000 |
| The Depot Museum & Gallery | Beverly Shores, IN | Art education | $1,000 |
| Liberty Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | Chesterton, IN | Supplies | $1,000 |
| Matthew Mercchia Foundation | Valparaiso, IN | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Memory Finders (Alzheimers) | Mercer, PA | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Michigan City Public Library | Michigan City, IN | Literacy programming | $1,000 |
| Pines Fire Department | Michigan City, IN | Supplies | $1,000 |
| Strides Against Suicide & Overdose | Michigan City, IN | Mental health advocacy | $1,000 |
| St Stanislaus Kostka Church | Michigan City, IN | Memorial | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,200 | 34 |
| 2023 | $82,800 | 31 |
| 2022 | $61,000 | 39 |
| 2020 | $51,140 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622539349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-0941100
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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