Our Vision
As an independent, private, grantmaking foundation, we provide grant assistance to tax-exempt organizations seeking to address a community problem or need, primarily in St. Joseph County, IN. Preference is given to proposals for capital projects and program support that promise to generate the greatest impact on the community at large, while demonstrating sustainability over the long term.
Please visit the Grantmaking Policies and Guidelines/Application pages to review Foundation policies and for complete eligibility and application information.
News
Bethel University: Nursing and Science Lab Upgrades
Like many communities in the U.S., St. Joseph County struggles with a shortage of healthcare workers. Bethel University’s nursing program directly addresses the nursing shortage our local healthcare organizations experience, as nearly 70% of their graduates continue...
Goodwill Industries of Michiana: Goodwill Industries of Michiana Automotive Program
Goodwill Industries of Michiana’s mission is to empower people to achieve their most abundant life. Frequently partnering with area businesses, they’ve worked for decades in our community to address the trends of unemployment, low educational attainment, widespread...
O’Hana Heritage Foundation – dba A ROSIE Place: A Rosie Place for Children presents HeARTworks Studio
Since 2011, A Rosie Place for Children has served as a vital support system for medically fragile children and their families. Medically fragile children typically require round-the-clock medical interventions (ventilators, feeding tubes, respiratory treatments, etc)...
Our Founder
Judd Leighton was born on November 26, 1910 in South Bend, Indiana, and spent his formative years in the community with his parents, two brothers and a sister.
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