The Specialized Staffing Charitable
The Specialized Staffing Charitable Foundation is a corporate foundation based in South Bend, Indiana. Established in 2020, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with no employees. The foundation is affiliated with Specialized Staffing Solutions, a women and minority-owned staffing, HR, and workforce solutions company serving the greater Michiana area since 2001.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$661K
+43.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$230K
-0.0% YoY
Grant Count
29
-9.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+10.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general operations for various grantees. Its grantmaking focuses on:
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Health Care
- Workforce Preparation
- Job Readiness
- Children and Youth Programs
Grantmaking
The foundation funds general operations for its grantees.
Grant Range
$10,200
Average Grant
$10,200
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Indiana, Michigan, and Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $661,354
- Total Revenues: $434,558
- Total Expenses: $234,660
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $410,750
- Investment Income and Dividends: $13,956
Year-over-Year Growth (2023 to 2024):
- Grants and contributions increased 88.2% (from $218,250 to $410,750)
- Investment income increased 32.2% (from $10,556 to $13,956)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $661,354 | $461,480 | $466,985 |
| Revenue | $434,558 | $230,846 | $324,529 |
| Expenses | $234,660 | $236,355 | $374,048 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $229,938 | $230,050 | $366,056 |
| Net Investment Income | $19,050 | $6,458 | $2,422 |
| Distributable Amount | $24,409 | $21,339 | $22,515 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jacqueline Barton – Director
- Thomas Barton – Director
- Charles Barton – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELINE BARTON | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| THOMAS BARTON | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| CHARLES BARTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1001 E. Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, IN 46617
EIN: 83-4183492
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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