The Leep Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMishawaka, Indiana · EIN 26-4818874 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Michael R Leep Sr |
|---|---|
| Address | 5201 N Grape Road, Mishawaka IN 46545 |
| Phone | 5742714147 |
| Form and materials | Letters and questionnaires |
| Deadlines | No Submission Deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards |
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
30% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation St Joseph County Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $265,000 |
| Cultivate Food Rescue | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $125,333 |
| Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Inc | Norwich, CT | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Mishawaka, IN | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Marian University Ancilla College | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Reins of Life | Eastanollee, GA | General operating support | $62,500 |
| Transformation Ministries | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Logan Center | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Family Justice Center of St Joseph Cnty | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Heroes Camp Inc | Mishawaka, IN | General operating support | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Southwest Michigan | Niles, MI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Music Village | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $19,000 |
| Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | General operating support | $15,913 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $15,000 |
| YWCA North Central IN | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of E Iowa and W Illinois | Bettenorf, IA | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Hannah's House | Mishawaka, IN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | Marshalltown, IA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| RMHC of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | General operating support | $4,289 |
| Buses By The Beach Inc | Bryon Center, MI | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Easter Seals Crossroads | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Girls Rock Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Indiana Youth Group | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Martin Luther King Center | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $4,000 |
| School on Wheels | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $4,000 |
| The Roadie Clinic Inc | Niles, MI | General operating support | $4,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Michiana | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Indiana University South Bend | South Bend, IN | General operating support | $3,710 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,094,745 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,029,542 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103559
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4818874
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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