The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySouth Bend, Indiana · EIN 83-4183492 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$230K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$675
Total assets$672K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $5,650.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
17% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger Community Church | South Bend, IN | General operations | $100,175 |
| Goodwill Industries of Michiana | South Bend, IN | General operations | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of St Joseph County | South Bend, IN | General operations | $20,000 |
| Women's Care Center | South Bend, IN | General operations | $20,000 |
| Church Community Services | Elkhart, IN | General operations | $14,206 |
| YWCA North Central Indiana | South Bend, IN | General operations | $12,250 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operations | $11,500 |
| LA Casa de Amistad | South Bend, IN | General operations | $5,650 |
| Center for the Homeless | South Bend, IN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Center for History | South Bend, IN | General operations | $3,800 |
| Community Tennis Association Leeper Fund | Mishawaka, IN | General operations | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County | Goshen, IN | General operations | $2,500 |
| Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | South Bend, IN | General operations | $819 |
| Knights of Columbus | South Bend, IN | General operations | $675 |
| South Bend Fop Lodge #36 | South Bend, IN | General operations | $650 |
| Ministry With Community | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $525 |
| The Window Inc | Goshen, IN | General operations | $425 |
| Food Bank of Northern Indiana | South Bend, IN | General operations | $300 |
| Crossroads Church Topeka | Topeka, KS | General operations | $200 |
| Kalamazoo Coalition for the Homeless | Mattawan, MI | General operations | $150 |
| Cultivate Food Rescue | South Bend, IN | General operations | $100 |
| League for Encouraging Empowerment | Cassopolis, MI | General operations | $100 |
| Tolson Center | Elkhart, IN | General operations | $100 |
| Hope Ministries South Bend | South Bend, IN | General operations | $75 |
| Salvation Army Kroc Center | South Bend, IN | General operations | $75 |
| Vineyard Church | Mishawaka, IN | General operations | $63 |
| Logan Community Resources Inc | South Bend, IN | General operations | $50 |
| Religious Community of St Joseph County | South Bend, IN | General operations | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $229,938 | 29 |
| 2023 | $230,050 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349100837
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-4183492
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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