The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc
THE SPECIALIZED STAFFING CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in South Bend, Indiana. In 2024, it reported 29 grants totaling $229,938, with most grant dollars going to Indiana organizations.
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc gave $230K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Indiana. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $229,938
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,929
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $675
- Total assets
- $661,354
- +43.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (11 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1001 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617
Phone: (574) 234-9944
Website: https://specializedstaffing.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Granger Community Church ($100K). Together the top 10 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 146 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 1% to Michigan, and less than 1% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 29 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $525 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 942% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2021) to $366K (2022). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Granger Community Church South Bend, IN | General Operations | $100,175 |
| Goodwill Industries of Michiana South Bend, IN | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of St Joseph County South Bend, IN | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Women's Care Center South Bend, IN | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Church Community Services Elkhart, IN | General Operations | $14,206 |
| YWCA North Central Indiana South Bend, IN | General Operations | $12,250 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Operations | $11,500 |
| La CASA De Amistad South Bend, IN | General Operations | $5,650 |
| Center for the Homeless South Bend, IN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Center for History South Bend, IN | General Operations | $3,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $661,354 | $434,558 | $234,660 | $229,938 | 29 | $229,938 | $19,050 | $24,409 |
| 2023 | $461,480 | $230,846 | $236,355 | $230,050 | 32 | $230,050 | $6,458 | $21,339 |
| 2022 | $466,985 | $324,529 | $374,048 | $366,056 | 36 | $366,056 | $2,422 | $22,515 |
| 2021 | $516,486 | $312,895 | $141,495 | $140,300 | 24 | $140,300 | $211,700 | $9,133 |
| 2020 | $80,551 | $318,311 | $330,682 | $324,663 | 25 | — | — | $4,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Goodwill Industries of Michiana describes its work as employment training, job placement, and other community-based services for people facing barriers such as disability, limited education or job experience, or economic challenges. Church Community Services describes providing emergency assistance and job and life-skills training to Elkhart County residents. La Casa de Amistad describes providing educational, cultural, and advocacy services to the Latino/Hispanic community in Michiana.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions include supporting women and families, strengthening the community against violence, and providing educational opportunities through Ivy Tech Community College.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $229,938. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $100,175, with a median of $675. The largest awards included $100,175 to Granger Community Church, $25,000 to Goodwill Industries of Michiana, and $20,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of St Joseph County and Women’s Care Center. Other notable grants included $14,206 to Church Community Services, $12,250 to YWCA North Central Indiana, and $11,500 to Ivy Tech Foundation. The listed grants were for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacqueline Barton and Thomas Barton as directors, and Charles Barton as trustee.
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Barton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Barton
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Barton
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc gave $230K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $230K across 32 grants.
What is The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $675, and its average grant was $7,929, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were South Bend, IN (17 grants), Elkhart, IN (2 grants), Mishawaka, IN (2 grants) and Goshen, IN (2 grants).
Does The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Granger Community Church ($100,175), Goodwill Industries of Michiana ($25,000) and Boys & Girls Club of St Joseph County ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc reported $661K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4183492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-specialized-staffing-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_7d67146f722f4147a1a9667d0471d3cf
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