Downtown South Bend Inc
Downtown South Bend, inc. Is committed to the advancement and vitality of downtown through offering business resources, support, initiatives, and incentives; presenting marketing and events to attract visitors; and highlighting downtown as the center for arts, dining, and entertainment.
Downtown South Bend Inc at a glance
In short: Downtown South Bend Inc gave $127K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,893
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,099
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,900
- Total assets
- $516,270
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Downtown South Bend Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Downtown South Bend Inc
Exterior Enhancement Grant
Downtown South Bend Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Interior Improvement Grant
Downtown South Bend Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Retail Assistance Mini Grant
Downtown South Bend Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Downtown South Bend Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was AIDS Ministries (Health Plus Indian AIDS Ministries ($20K). Together the top 9 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Downtown South Bend Inc gives
- Giving grew 333% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $163K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AIDS Ministries (Health Plus Indian AIDS Ministries South Bend, IN | Exterior Enhancement | $20,000 |
| South Bend City Church South Bend, IN | Exterior Enhancement | $20,000 |
| Barnaby's Pizza South Bend, IN | Exterior Enhancement | $20,000 |
| 227 Vermillion LLC South Bend, IN | Exterior Enhancement | $20,000 |
| Stockroom East (Codex Refurb LLC) Stockroom East South Bend, IN | Exterior Enhancement | $12,900 |
| Cafe Navarre South Bend, IN | Exterior Enhancement | $11,200 |
| Access Imprinted Sportswear South Bend, IN | Exterior Enhancement | $9,373 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society South Bend, IN | Exterior Enhancement | $7,920 |
| South Bend Civic Theatre South Bend, IN | Exterior Enhancement | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $516,270 | $1,332,005 | $1,314,020 | $126,893 | 9 |
| 2023 | $609,149 | $1,303,911 | $1,309,482 | $162,657 | 10 |
| 2022 | $571,611 | $918,023 | $926,391 | $158,295 | 11 |
| 2021 | $521,278 | $654,026 | $557,373 | $29,314 | 2 |
| 2020 | $311,984 | $863,408 | $928,671 | — | — |
About Downtown South Bend Inc
Based on IRS filings
Downtown South Bend Inc is a public charity, based in South Bend, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $516K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $127K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Downtown South Bend Inc is led by Willow Wetherall, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Willow Wetherall
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $104K (2024)
Mark McDonnell
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Dvorak
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Barth
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Thoma
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Decleene
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Ruszkowski
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Emberton
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick McGuire
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Bauer
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwen O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Jarnecke
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bianca Tirado
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gage Hudak
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Nichols
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Kahn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Smogor
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Meersman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kuhny
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Aaron Perri (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeanne Skelton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joan McClendon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Jessen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Horner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Downes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tim Scott (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Monica Abair (2022–2023) — Accountant
- Former: Amanda Harris (2023) — Accountant
- Former: Deborah Gamble (2020–2022) — Accountant
- Former: John Mazurkiewicz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Karrah Herring (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Milton Lee (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Kylie Carter (2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $104K, to Willow Wetherall (Exec Directo).
Frequently asked questions about Downtown South Bend Inc
How much does Downtown South Bend Inc give each year?
Downtown South Bend Inc gave $127K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $163K across 10 grants.
What is Downtown South Bend Inc's typical grant size?
Downtown South Bend Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,900, and its average grant was $14,099, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Downtown South Bend Inc give grants?
Downtown South Bend Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were South Bend, IN (9 grants).
Does Downtown South Bend Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Downtown South Bend Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Exterior Enhancement" (9 grants).
Who are Downtown South Bend Inc's largest grantees?
Downtown South Bend Inc's largest 2024 grantees include AIDS Ministries (Health Plus Indian AIDS Ministries ($20,000), South Bend City Church ($20,000) and Barnaby's Pizza ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Downtown South Bend Inc?
Downtown South Bend Inc reported $516K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Downtown South Bend Inc's EIN?
Downtown South Bend Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1546291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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