Funding Amount

US $2,500 - US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Harvey R. and Doris Klockow Foundation, established in 1978, aims to benefit the South Bend community and St. Joseph County in Indiana. It supports organizations that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and prioritizes projects promoting public welfare, education, and the arts. Notable preferences include initiatives that enhance community engagement and requests from St. Paul's Memorial United Methodist Church. This foundation honors the legacy of its founders, Doris and Harvey Klockow.

The Harvey R. and Doris Klockow Foundation was established in 1978 to serve as a fitting community and civic memorial to its donors. The foundation was funded after the death of Doris Klockow in 1998. At the time of her death, Doris was 104 years old. Her husband Harvey predeceased her in 1983.
Doris was a home economics teacher at Central High School, and she helped work on several cookbooks that circulated in the South Bend area. Doris and Harvey were active members of St. Paul’s Memorial United Methodist Church.
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion

Eligibility

Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

What Klockow Harvey R and Doris Fdn actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
26
Total given
$84K
Median grant
$2,750
Range
$2,000–$5,000
  • By dollars: Indiana 98%, Texas 2%. Top recipient cities: South Bend, IN; Mishawaka, IN; Granger, IN.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 46% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    General operating

    $5,000

  • Unity Gardens Inc · South Bend, IN

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Forever Learning Institute Inc · South Bend, IN

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Village Community Musical Arts Alliance · South Bend, IN

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Cultivate Culinary School and Catering I · South Bend, IN

    General operating

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Healthcare
  • Human services
  • Religious
  • Churches
  • Foundation

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