South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation
The south bend - elkhart regional partnership focuses on a long-term systemic approach to advance the region's economy by aligning the efforts of various stakeholders around five key areas: educating a world-class workforce, recruiting and retaining great talent, attracting and growing new economy companies in complement to our remarkably strong manufacturing industries, promoting inclusion and sparking opportunities for minorities and helping entrepreneurs thrive. The south bend elkhart regional partnership seeks to unify and collaborate so that together, the communities across the region work together to achieve what cannot be done individually.
South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation at a glance
In short: South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation gave $950K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $950K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $950,000
- -45.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $950,000
- -45.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $950,000
- Total assets
- $2,793,860
- +85.0% 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 South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation
Who South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michiana Partnership Inc DBA South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership ($950K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $840K (2020) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $950K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michiana Partnership Inc DBA South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership South Bend, IN | Operational Assistance | $950,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,793,860 | $1,700,829 | $950,075 | $950,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,509,913 | $1,732,344 | $1,756,891 | $1,756,831 | 1 |
| 2022 | $1,655,105 | $1,119,580 | $1,220,029 | $1,205,004 | 1 |
| 2021 | $1,743,362 | $1,191,410 | $1,207,743 | $1,207,713 | 1 |
| 2020 | $1,518,729 | $488,223 | $840,000 | $840,000 | 1 |
About South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation
Based on IRS filings
South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in South Bend, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $950K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation is led by Bethany Hartley, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bethany Hartley
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Rea
Chair
President → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete McCown
Chair-Elect
Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Sexton
Secretary & Treasurer
Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Daigle
Ex-Officio for Sberp Treasurer
Treasurer → Ex-Officio for Sberp Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Scicchitano
COO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Regina Emberton (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Mike Daigle (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation
How much does South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation give each year?
South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation gave $950K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 1 grant.
How large is South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation?
South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation?
South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in South Bend, IN. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation operate?
South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation's EIN?
South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1893288. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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