How much funding does Mishler Brown Fund Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Mishler Brown Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Mishler Brown Fund Grant?

Geography: Located in Elkhart County; In Elkhart County. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Mishler Brown Fund Grant offered?

Mishler Brown Fund Grant has 2 deadlines a year: October 1, December 31. The next deadline is expected December 31, 2026.

Mishler Brown Fund Grant

Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Next expected: December 31, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: October 1 · December 31

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted annually from October 1 to December 31, with funds awarded in January.”

Can we apply?

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Geography

Located in Elkhart County
In Elkhart County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

The Mishler Brown Fund grants to organizations or programs whose mission supports the interests of: farming; agriculture; historic preservation of farms, barns and equipment; or preservation of natural resources.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Exclusions to this grant include:
Not eligible: Organizations without 501(c)3 status
Not eligible: Fundraisers
Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: Organizations primarily engaged in lobbying or political activity

Overview

The Mishler Brown Fund Grant, managed by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, supports nonprofits dedicated to agriculture and historic preservation. Applications are accepted annually from October 1 to December 31, with funds awarded in January. Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) status but do not need to be located in Elkhart County. The fund honors Helen Mishler's legacy by preserving farming heritage, including her family's historic homestead.

Note: Applications are currently closed. The application window for Mishler Brown grants opens each year on October 1, and all applications are due by December 31. Applications are evaluated in January of the following year, and awards are made thereafter.
Mishler Brown Grant
In her estate, she made plans to preserve one of the oldest farms in Elkhart County. A cabin constructed in 1838 on five acres of land near Nappanee is still standing and Mishler assured that it will be preserved where it sits near a large ginkgo tree.
In addition to preserving her family’s homestead, she also established the Mishler Brown Fund as part of her legacy. The fund will honor her life by granting to nonprofits that work in agriculture and preservation.
Size Of Grants
Available dollars from this grant will be awarded in individual, or multiple awards annually. We often make grants to multiple organizations in a single cycle. The most important consideration is that the size of your request is in line with the scope of the project you are proposing.

Eligibility

The Mishler Brown Fund grants to organizations or programs whose mission supports the interests of: farming; agriculture; historic preservation of farms, barns and equipment; or preservation of natural resources. Organizations requesting grant funds must have 501(c)(3) designation in the United States, and are NOT required to reside in Elkhart County.

Ineligibility

Exclusions to this grant include:

Organizations without 501(c)3 status
Fundraisers
Individuals
Organizations primarily engaged in lobbying or political activity

What Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 301
Total given: $35.3M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,100–$2.72M

By dollars: Indiana 92%, Montana 1%, Colorado 1%. Top recipient cities: Elkhart, IN; Goshen, IN; South Bend, IN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Beacon Health Foundation Inc · South Bend, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$2.72M
Baugo Community Schools · Elkhart, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$2.23M
Goshen College Inc · Goshen, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$2.17M
Tolson Center Inc · Elkhart, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$2.04M
Child and Parent Services Inc · Elkhart, IN

To further the exempt purpose of the organization

$1.5M