Our Vision
At the Judd Leighton Foundation, we’re dedicated to perpetuating the vision of our founder- to improve the quality of life in our community through intelligent investment in the areas of healthcare, education, and economic development.
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 Our Vision and Guidelines/Application pages to review Foundation policies and for complete eligibility and application information.
News
Salvation Army Kroc Center: School Backpack Program
The Judd Leighton Foundation, Inc. has awarded a grant to the Salvation Army Kroc Center to support their School Backpack Program. The grant was approved by the Foundation’s board at its December meeting.In a partnership between the Kroc Center, the Mishawaka Food...
St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County, Inc.: Roof Replacement Project
The Judd Leighton Foundation, Inc. has awarded a grant to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County, Inc., in support of their grant application to pay for a new roof at their Programs Center, located at 520 Crescent Avenue in South Bend. The grant was...
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana: March 2019 Coffee Cart Sponsorship
The Judd Leighton Foundation, Inc. recently awarded a grant to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana in support of their monthly Coffee Cart Sponsorship program. The Foundation agreed to be the March 2019 sponsor. Every weekday under the...
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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