Private foundation · EIN 35-2120550

Judd Leighton Foundation Inc

Accepts applications

South Bend, IN

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202503189349104010
Total assets (EOY)$149,593,378
Grants paid$11,191,993
Typical (median) grant$50,000
Grants listed49
Giving in home state (IN)81%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K9
$5K–$25K11
$25K–$100K10
$100K+19

Smallest $160 · Largest $1,015,000

Geographic focus

IN
81%
MN
11%
MI
8%
ID
0%
WI
0%

Common purposes

operationsspecific

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$3,924,078$138,477,36346
2024$11,191,993$149,593,37849

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactKate Mullins
Address202 S MICHIGAN ST SUITE 900, SOUTH BEND, IN, 46601
Phone5742325970
Form & materialsGRANT 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.
DeadlinesTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS QUARTERLY. CONTACT Kate Mullins, Exec. Dir., FOR APPLICATION DEADLINES
RestrictionsTHE 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.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
University Of Notre DameNotre Dame, INTo support general operations and specific programs$1,015,000
Mayo FoundationROCHESTOR, MNTo support general operations$750,000
Morris Performing Arts CenterSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$500,000
St Margaret'S HouseSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$500,000
Ymca Camp EberhartThree Rivers, MITo support general operations and specific programs$500,000
Community Foundation Of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, INTo support general operations and specific programs$481,250
EnfocusSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$450,000
Iusb - Innovation CenterBloomington, INTo support general operations$400,000
South Bend - Elkhart Regional PartnershipSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$325,000
Healthlinc IncMichigan City, INTo support general operations$200,000
South Bend - Elkhart Regional FoundationSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$200,000
The Casie CenterSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$125,000
Reins Of LifeMichigan City, INTo support general operations$110,000
Corvilla IncSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$100,000
Cultivating LifeSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$100,000
Habitat For HumanitySouth Bend, INTo support general operations$100,000
Iusb-Leighton School Of Business & EconomicsSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$100,000
Potawatomi ZooSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$100,000
Regional Innovation & Startup EducationMishawaka, INTo support general operations$100,000
A Rosie Place For ChildrenSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$50,000
Boys & Girls Clubs Of St Joseph CountySouth Bend, INTo support general operations$50,000
Cultivate CulinarySouth Bend, INTo support general operations$50,000
Families First CenterSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$50,000
Greater ImpactSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$50,000
South Bend Medical FoundationSouth Bend, INTo support general operations$50,000
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