Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County is a public charity based in South Bend, Indiana. It is a charitable endowment that receives and invests gifts, then uses investment earnings to make grants to local charities and support charitable purposes serving St. Joseph County.
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc gave $26.0M across 192 grants in 2025 (avg $135K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,983,500
- +138.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 192
- +19100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $135,331
- -98.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $327,427,221
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc
- How to Apply
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Review the applicable program guidelines and submit an application through the foundation’s online grant system. Special Project applications require use of that system; the foundation provides a budget template if needed and asks grant recipients to recognize its support in related communications.
- Review Cycle
- Special Project applications are due March 1 and October 1 each year. Senior Living applications are due May 1 and November 1 each year. If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the application is due the next business day at 9:00 a.m. Senior Living applicants may request up to half of the project budget unless otherwise specified by the committee, and must demonstrate the ability to raise the matching funds; only cash gifts count toward the match.
- Deadline
- Special Project applications are due March 1 and October 1 each year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 305 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: (574) 232-0041
Website: https://cfsjc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc
ArtsEverywhere Grants
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Senior Living Initiative Grant Program
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Special Project Grants
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Intend Indiana Inc ($12.3M). Together the top 10 received $17.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
361 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 261 grants of 361 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission and endowment grantmaking serve St. Joseph County, Indiana. In filing year 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana; the remaining reported shares went to recipients in Oregon, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 192 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc gives
- Giving grew 17028% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2022) to $26.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 192 grants totaling $26.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intend Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | Restricted | $12,250,000 |
| Community Foundation of Elkhart County Elkhart, IN | Restricted | $1,000,400 |
| Marshall County Community Foundation Plymouth, IN | Restricted | $875,000 |
| South Bend Symphony Orchestra South Bend, IN | Restricted | $682,480 |
| St Margarets House South Bend, IN | Unrestricted | $567,707 |
| REAL Services Inc South Bend, IN | Unrestricted | $408,019 |
| Logan South Bend, IN | Unrestricted | $396,916 |
| Michiana Area Council of Governments South Bend, IN | Restricted | $395,966 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation South Bend, IN | Restricted | $320,127 |
| New Day Intake Center South Bend, IN | Unrestricted | $262,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization was formed in 1974.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327,427,221 | $61,343,123 | $30,069,922 | $25,983,500 | 192 | $26,853,154 |
| 2024 | $278,288,562 | $21,649,610 | $14,507,647 | $10,893,385 | 1 | $11,918,123 |
| 2023 | $255,508,846 | $17,614,512 | $12,821,732 | $8,475,488 | 1 | $14,620,652 |
| 2022 | $247,009,993 | $29,572,898 | $12,468,017 | $151,702 | 11 | $21,185,997 |
| 2021 | $279,071,314 | $55,038,630 | $10,830,947 | $8,091,584 | 156 | $16,003,185 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of St. Joseph County and their succeeding generations. Its 2024 filing identifies community development as its largest program area, including work addressing the region’s attainable housing gap through neighborhood investment, a regional land bank, and lending tools to support home purchases. Health and human services is its second-largest area, followed by youth and education.
The foundation’s 2024 filing also describes support for arts, parks, and religious organizations. Its website lists competitive grants in ArtsEverywhere, special projects, and senior living. Special Project grants cover community development, health and human services, parks, recreation and environment, and youth and education. Senior Living grants support programs and services intended to help local seniors remain healthy, safe, independent, and engaged.
Grantees in the 2025 filing represent a range of missions. For example, Intend Indiana says it connects people to opportunity through collaborative community development, financing, and housing solutions. St. Margaret’s House describes itself as a day center welcoming women and children living in economic poverty. REAL Services says it helps people maintain their independence, while HealthLinc says it provides comprehensive health care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 192 grants totaling $25,983,500. Awards ranged from $6,150 to $12,250,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed award was $12,250,000 to Intend Indiana Inc. Other large grants included $1,000,400 to the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, $875,000 to the Marshall County Community Foundation, and $682,480 to the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Listed South Bend recipients included St. Margaret’s House ($567,707), REAL Services ($408,019), LOGAN ($396,916), and New Day Intake Center ($262,500).
Special Project grant applications are submitted through the foundation’s online grant system. The program page says eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations serving St. Joseph County; the program description also says the foundation matches each dollar raised by a selected agency with a dollar. Senior Living applications are submitted through the online system. The foundation’s website says applications open six weeks before each deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rose Meissner as President/CEO; Anita Echevarria as VP Administration; and Aaron Perri as VP Community Impact. It lists Richard Currey as Chair, Kristin Pruitt as Vice Chair, Marion Fulce as Past Chair, Darran Teamor as Treasurer, Regina Emberton as Secretary, and Kyle Bossung and Kyle Chamberlin as directors.
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc is led by Rose Meissner, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 3 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rose Meissner
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$239K (2021) → $285K (2025)
Richard Currey
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kibbe JD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail English
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Sawdon CPA CFP
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Chamberlin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Sexton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Neal
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Green Reeves
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Bossung
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Faccenda
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Wolfson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Riley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Sanchez MSW
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jan Hedman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Shambry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Ford
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Echevarria
Vice President Administration
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $143K (2025)
Aaron Perri
Vice President Community Impact
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$136K (2025)
Marion Fulce
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Pruitt
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darran Teamor
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina Emberton
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Brian Stanley (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Cristal Brisco (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Greta Roemer Lewis (2021–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Katie Toothaker (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Lauri Miro (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Shannon Cullinan (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Warren Outlaw (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Angela Workman (2022–2024) — Vice President Program
- Former: Leonard Sanchez (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Angie Faccenda (2024) — Director
- Former: Curtis Bethel Jr. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew Kahn (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Hill (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Kuhar Mauro (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brad Beutter (2021–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Linda Doshi (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Roland Chamblee Jr. (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Donna Lamberti (2021) — Director
- Former: John Firth (2021) — Director
- Former: Katie Anthony (2021) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $285K, to Rose Meissner (President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc
How much does Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc give each year?
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc gave $26.0M across 192 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10.9M across 1 grant.
What is Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $135,331, across 192 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc give grants?
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were South Bend, IN (102 grants), Mishawaka, IN (21 grants), Chicago, IL (7 grants) and Bloomington, IN (6 grants).
Does Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 192) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Restricted" (113 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Intend Indiana Inc ($12,250,000), Community Foundation of Elkhart County ($1,000,400) and Marshall County Community Foundation ($875,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc?
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc reported $327.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $61.3M.
What does Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of St. Joseph County and their succeeding generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc?
Review the applicable program guidelines and submit an application through the foundation’s online grant system. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7365930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-foundation-of-st-joseph-county-inc-morg_128e14b86b9d4b9387549256a74667bf
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