Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation
Invitation OnlySouth Bend, Indiana · EIN 23-7355916 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$47K
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$500
Total assets$774K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $750.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
1% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend Symphony Orchestra | South Bend, IN | General support | $1,787 |
| St Joseph High School | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Adam Kinzie | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Charlotte Kemble | Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Brett Mason | New Carlisle, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Thomas Murphy | Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Ella Chelminiak | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Ethan Szajko | Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Maxwell Sanders | Granger, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Olivia Kalicki | Walkerton, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Miriella Escobedo | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Isabella Bauer | Granger, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| David Guarraci | Granger, IN | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Queen of Peace Church | Mishawaka, IN | Support | $1,250 |
| St Vincent de Paul | South Bend, IN | General support | $1,000 |
| Holy Family Church | South Bend, IN | General support | $750 |
| St Anthony of Padua | Walkerton, IN | Support | $750 |
| Polish Falcons of America Nest 4 | South Bend, IN | Youth fund | $750 |
| Christ The King | South Bend, IN | General support | $750 |
| St Stanislaus Kostka Church | New Carlisle, IN | General support | $750 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | Cassopolis, MI | Support | $750 |
| St Adalbert Church | South Bend, IN | Support | $750 |
| Center for The Homeless | South Bend, IN | General support | $740 |
| Logan Center | South Bend, IN | General support | $700 |
| Our Lady of The Road Inc | South Bend, IN | General support | $500 |
| Maxmilian Panowicz | Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Giselle Springstead | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Lionel Senesac III | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Sylvia Matz | Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Carter Swartz | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Rachel Slott | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Mallory Albert | Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Valerie Brezinski | Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Brayden Rosheck | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Reins of Life Inc | South Bend, IN | General support | $500 |
| Taylor Reasor | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Ethan Abbott | Mishawaka, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Isabelle Futa | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Garrett Woodward | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Abigail Shabazz | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| St Joseph Regional Medical Center Sr Maura Brannick Health Center | Mishawaka, IN | Sister maura chapin center | $500 |
| Camp Millhouse | South Bend, IN | General support | $500 |
| Hope Ministries | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| St Jude Parish | South Bend, IN | Youth summer camp | $500 |
| Friends of Wvpe Inc | Elkhart, IN | General support | $500 |
| Wnit Michiana Public Broadcasting Corp | South Bend, IN | General support | $500 |
| St Augustine's Soup Kitchen | South Bend, IN | General support | $500 |
| South Bend Civic Theatre | South Bend, IN | General support | $500 |
| Women's Care Center | South Bend, IN | General support | $500 |
| Forever Learning Institute | South Bend, IN | General support | $500 |
| Food Bank of Northern Indiana | South Bend, IN | General support | $500 |
| St Margaret's House | South Bend, IN | Youth fund | $500 |
| Holy Family Adoption Agency | South Bend, IN | General support | $500 |
| Food Pantry Of Mishawaka | Mishawaka, IN | Support | $500 |
| The Upper Room Recovery Community | South Bend, IN | Support | $500 |
| Henry Picking | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Nicholas Deitering | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| John Morin | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| Thomas Morin | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
| St Joseph High School | South Bend, IN | Scholarship | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,327 | 62 |
| 2024 | $45,826 | 61 |
| 2023 | $46,344 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349102383
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7355916
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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