Leonard J And Irene Brown | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-0941100
Foundation Overview
Based in Michigan City, IN, Leonard J And Irene Brown has awarded 312 grants totaling $540,680 to organizations in Indiana, Virginia and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $25,000, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$540,680
Total Assets
$1,912,374
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
31
Median Grant
$1,500
% Median Grant Growth
+50%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 26%
8 of 31 recipients (26%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Indiana
78% of all grants are concentrated in Indiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Michigan City (47%), Valparaiso (17%), Chesterton (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+60%
Strong 60% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Leonard J And Irene Brown's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Boone, IA, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $2,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Beverly Shores Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Supplies | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Laporte County | $5,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2023 |
| Citizens Concerned For The Homeless | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Emergency Housing | 2023 |
| Coolspring Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2023 |
| Discovery School Pac | $5,000 | Porter, IN, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| Dunes Leathernecks Detachment 1056 | $4,500 | Chesterton, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2023 |
| Dunebrook | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2023 |
| Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum | $3,000 | North Judson, IN, US | Historical Preservation | 2023 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $1,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Lakeshore Paws | $100 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Liberty Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Supplies | 2023 |
| Marquette Catholic High School | $500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Laporte County | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Meals/elderly | 2023 |
| Memory Finders (Alzheimers) | $1,000 | Mercer, PA, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Michigan City Public Library | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Literacy Programming | 2023 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $1,500 | Goshen, IN, US | Immigrant Advocacy | 2023 |
| Ohio's Hospice Of Dayton | $100 | Dayton, OH, US | Hospice Care | 2023 |
| Pinefeatherville Id Ems | $2,500 | Pine, ID, US | Emergency Services | 2023 |
| Pines Fire Department | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2023 |
| Psi Iota Xi | $2,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Purdue University Northwest | $5,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Community Forum | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Food Pantry | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Stepping Stone Shelter | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Women/family Shelter | 2023 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | $100 | Lowell, IN, US | Memorial | 2023 |
| United Way Of Laporte County | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Programming | 2023 |
| United Way Of Northwest Indiana | $1,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Community Programming | 2023 |
| Valparaiso Kiwanis Foundation | $4,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Special Ed. Programming | 2023 |
| Wttw | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Tv/media | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| American Legion Post 441 | $100 | Bowling Green, OH, US | Veteran Services | 2022 |
| Beverly Shores Museum & Art Gallery | $500 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Arts Programming | 2022 |
| Beverly Shores Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Laporte County | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2022 |
| Coolspring Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Discovery Charter School | $10,000 | Porter, IN, US | Facilities Development | 2022 |
| Dunebrook | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2022 |
| Interfaith Community Pads | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2022 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $2,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Liberty Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Marquette Catholic High School | $500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Memory Finders (Alzheimers) | $1,000 | Mercer, PA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Michigan City Public Library | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Literacy Programming | 2022 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $1,500 | Goshen, IN, US | Immigrant Advocacy | 2022 |
| Pinefeatherville Id Ems | $2,500 | Pine, ID, US | Emergency Services | 2022 |
| Pines Fire Department | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Psi Iota Xi | $2,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Purdue University Northwest | $3,500 | Hammond, IN, US | Community Forum | 2022 |
| St Mary Parish | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $100 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Special Kidsspecial Needs | $4,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Special Education Programming | 2022 |
| Trinity Community Food Pantry | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| United Way Of Laporte County | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Programming | 2022 |
| United Way Of Northwest Indiana | $2,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Community Programming | 2022 |
| Laporte Co Meals On Wheels | $100 | Michigan City, IN, US | Meal Delivery Service | 2022 |
| National Ms Society | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Nativity Of Our Savior Church | $250 | Portage, IN, US | Catholic Education | 2022 |
| New Day Foundation | $850 | Laporte, IN, US | Cancer Support Services | 2022 |
| North Dallas Young Life | $6,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Youth Programming | 2022 |
| St Dominic Church | $100 | Bremen, IN, US | Parish Programs | 2022 |
| St Louis Catholic Church | $100 | Fort Kent, ME, US | Parish Programs | 2022 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | $100 | Kouts, IN, US | Parish Programs | 2022 |
| Share Foundation | $100 | Rolling Prairie, IN, US | Residential Care | 2022 |
| State Park Little League | $2,500 | Chesterton, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2022 |
| Strides Against Suicide | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Counseling | 2022 |
| Westchester Food Pantry | $100 | Chesterton, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | Veterans Assistance | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| American Legion Post 441 | $100 | Bowling Green, OH, US | Veteran Services | 2022 |
| Beverly Shores Museum & Art Gallery | $500 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Arts Programming | 2022 |
| Beverly Shores Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Laporte County | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2022 |
| Coolspring Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Discovery Charter School | $10,000 | Porter, IN, US | Facilities Development | 2022 |
| Dunebrook | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2022 |
| Interfaith Community Pads | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2022 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $2,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Liberty Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Marquette Catholic High School | $500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Memory Finders (Alzheimers) | $1,000 | Mercer, PA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Michigan City Public Library | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Literacy Programming | 2022 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $1,500 | Goshen, IN, US | Immigrant Advocacy | 2022 |
| Pinefeatherville Id Ems | $2,500 | Pine, ID, US | Emergency Services | 2022 |
| Pines Fire Department | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2022 |
| Psi Iota Xi | $2,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Purdue University Northwest | $3,500 | Hammond, IN, US | Community Forum | 2022 |
| St Mary Parish | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $100 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Special Kidsspecial Needs | $4,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Special Education Programming | 2022 |
| Trinity Community Food Pantry | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| United Way Of Laporte County | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Programming | 2022 |
| United Way Of Northwest Indiana | $2,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Community Programming | 2022 |
| Laporte Co Meals On Wheels | $100 | Michigan City, IN, US | Meal Delivery Service | 2022 |
| National Ms Society | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Nativity Of Our Savior Church | $250 | Portage, IN, US | Catholic Education | 2022 |
| New Day Foundation | $850 | Laporte, IN, US | Cancer Support Services | 2022 |
| North Dallas Young Life | $6,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Youth Programming | 2022 |
| St Dominic Church | $100 | Bremen, IN, US | Parish Programs | 2022 |
| St Louis Catholic Church | $100 | Fort Kent, ME, US | Parish Programs | 2022 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | $100 | Kouts, IN, US | Parish Programs | 2022 |
| Share Foundation | $100 | Rolling Prairie, IN, US | Residential Care | 2022 |
| State Park Little League | $2,500 | Chesterton, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2022 |
| Strides Against Suicide | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Counseling | 2022 |
| Westchester Food Pantry | $100 | Chesterton, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $100 | Topeka, KS, US | Veterans Assistance | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Arizona Theatre Company | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Theatre Programming | 2021 |
| Beverly Shores Museum & Art Gallery | $500 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Arts Programming | 2021 |
| Beverly Shores Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Laporte County | $4,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2021 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2021 |
| Coolspring Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Discovery School Pac | $1,000 | Porter, IN, US | Educational Programming | 2021 |
| Dunebrook | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Northwest Indiana | $200 | Merrillville, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Interfaith Community Pads | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $2,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Liberty Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Marquette Catholic High School | $500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Memory Finders (Alzheimers) | $1,000 | Mercer, PA, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Michigan City Public Library | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Literacy Programming | 2021 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Immigrant Advocacy | 2021 |
| Pinefeatherville Id Ems | $2,500 | Pine, ID, US | Emergency Services | 2021 |
| Pines Fire Department | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Psi Iota Xi | $2,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Purdue Foundation | $4,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Purdue University Northwest | $3,500 | Hammond, IN, US | Community Forum | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $1,000 | Oak Lawn, IL, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Runnin' For Prestin | $950 | Michigan City, IN, US | Pediatric Cancer Research | 2021 |
| St Mary Parish | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Food Bank | $2,500 | Middletown, OH, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Special Kidsspecial Needs | $4,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Special Education Programming | 2021 |
| Trinity Community Food Pantry | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| United Way Of Laporte County | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Programming | 2021 |
| United Way Of Northwest Indiana | $1,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Community Programming | 2021 |
| Unity Foundation Of Laporte County | $4,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Health Services | 2021 |
| Wttw | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Arizona Theatre Company | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Theatre Programming | 2021 |
| Beverly Shores Museum & Art Gallery | $500 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Arts Programming | 2021 |
| Beverly Shores Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Laporte County | $4,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2021 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2021 |
| Coolspring Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Discovery School Pac | $1,000 | Porter, IN, US | Educational Programming | 2021 |
| Dunebrook | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Northwest Indiana | $200 | Merrillville, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Interfaith Community Pads | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $2,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Liberty Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Marquette Catholic High School | $500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Memory Finders (Alzheimers) | $1,000 | Mercer, PA, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Michigan City Public Library | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Literacy Programming | 2021 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Immigrant Advocacy | 2021 |
| Pinefeatherville Id Ems | $2,500 | Pine, ID, US | Emergency Services | 2021 |
| Pines Fire Department | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Psi Iota Xi | $2,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Purdue Foundation | $4,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Purdue University Northwest | $3,500 | Hammond, IN, US | Community Forum | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $1,000 | Oak Lawn, IL, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Runnin' For Prestin | $950 | Michigan City, IN, US | Pediatric Cancer Research | 2021 |
| St Mary Parish | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Food Bank | $2,500 | Middletown, OH, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Special Kidsspecial Needs | $4,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Special Education Programming | 2021 |
| Trinity Community Food Pantry | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| United Way Of Laporte County | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Programming | 2021 |
| United Way Of Northwest Indiana | $1,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Community Programming | 2021 |
| Unity Foundation Of Laporte County | $4,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Health Services | 2021 |
| Wttw | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Arizona Theatre Company | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Theatre Programming | 2021 |
| Beverly Shores Museum & Art Gallery | $500 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Arts Programming | 2021 |
| Beverly Shores Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Laporte County | $4,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2021 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2021 |
| Coolspring Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Discovery School Pac | $1,000 | Porter, IN, US | Educational Programming | 2021 |
| Dunebrook | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Northwest Indiana | $200 | Merrillville, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Interfaith Community Pads | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $2,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Liberty Twp Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Marquette Catholic High School | $500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Memory Finders (Alzheimers) | $1,000 | Mercer, PA, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Michigan City Public Library | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Literacy Programming | 2021 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Immigrant Advocacy | 2021 |
| Pinefeatherville Id Ems | $2,500 | Pine, ID, US | Emergency Services | 2021 |
| Pines Fire Department | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2021 |
| Psi Iota Xi | $2,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Purdue Foundation | $4,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Purdue University Northwest | $3,500 | Hammond, IN, US | Community Forum | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $1,000 | Oak Lawn, IL, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Runnin' For Prestin | $950 | Michigan City, IN, US | Pediatric Cancer Research | 2021 |
| St Mary Parish | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Food Bank | $2,500 | Middletown, OH, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Special Kidsspecial Needs | $4,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Special Education Programming | 2021 |
| Trinity Community Food Pantry | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| United Way Of Laporte County | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Programming | 2021 |
| United Way Of Northwest Indiana | $1,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Community Programming | 2021 |
| Unity Foundation Of Laporte County | $4,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Health Services | 2021 |
| Wttw | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,100 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| American Diabetes Assocation | $100 | Merrifield, VA, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Beverly Shores Vol Fire Dept | $1,000 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Supplies | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Laporte Co | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Yourth Programming | 2020 |
| Chicago Public Media Wbez | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2020 |
| Coolspring Twp Vol Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2020 |
| Dunebrook | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2020 |
| Hilltop Neighborhood House | $1,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Family Services | 2020 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $2,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholorships | 2020 |
| Liberty Twp Vol Fire Dept | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Supplies | 2020 |
| National Kidney Foundation Of Ind | $2,300 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Pine-featherville Ems | $2,500 | Halley, ID, US | Emergency Response Services | 2020 |
| Psi Iota Xi | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Purdue University Northwest | $3,500 | Hammond, IN, US | Community Forum | 2020 |
| Runnin' For Prestin | $950 | Michigan City, IN, US | Pediatric Cancer Research | 2020 |
| St Barbara Food Pantry | $100 | Brookfield, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| United Way Of Laporte County | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Programming | 2020 |
| United Way Of Porter County | $1,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Community Programming | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,790 | Atlanta, GA, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Assn For Iron And Steel Technology | $3,800 | Warrendale, PA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Citizens Concerned For The Homeless | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Emergency Shelter | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Northwest Indiana | $100 | Merrillville, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Michiana Humane Society | $100 | Michigan City, IN, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Michigan City Christian Church | $100 | Michigan City, IN, US | Memorial Fund | 2020 |
| Michigan City Pop Warner Football | $500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2020 |
| Michigan City Public Library | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Literacy Programming | 2020 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $2,000 | Goshen, IN, US | Immigrant Advocacy | 2020 |
| Porter County 4-h | $500 | Anderson, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2020 |
| St Stanislaus Renaissance Campaign | $100 | Michigan City, IN, US | Memorial Fund | 2020 |
| Valparaiso Kiwanis Club Foundation | $3,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Special Educ. Programming | 2020 |
| Town Of Pines Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2020 |
| Trinity Community Food Pantry | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | $1,000 | Lowell, IN, US | Memorial Fund | 2020 |
| Vna Hospice Center | $100 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Hospice Services | 2020 |
| Valparaiso University | $1,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,100 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| American Diabetes Assocation | $100 | Merrifield, VA, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Beverly Shores Vol Fire Dept | $1,000 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Supplies | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Laporte Co | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Yourth Programming | 2020 |
| Chicago Public Media Wbez | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Programming | 2020 |
| Coolspring Twp Vol Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2020 |
| Dunebrook | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2020 |
| Hilltop Neighborhood House | $1,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Family Services | 2020 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $2,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholorships | 2020 |
| Liberty Twp Vol Fire Dept | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Supplies | 2020 |
| National Kidney Foundation Of Ind | $2,300 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Pine-featherville Ems | $2,500 | Halley, ID, US | Emergency Response Services | 2020 |
| Psi Iota Xi | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Purdue University Northwest | $3,500 | Hammond, IN, US | Community Forum | 2020 |
| Runnin' For Prestin | $950 | Michigan City, IN, US | Pediatric Cancer Research | 2020 |
| St Barbara Food Pantry | $100 | Brookfield, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| United Way Of Laporte County | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Programming | 2020 |
| United Way Of Porter County | $1,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Community Programming | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,790 | Atlanta, GA, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Assn For Iron And Steel Technology | $3,800 | Warrendale, PA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Citizens Concerned For The Homeless | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Emergency Shelter | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Northwest Indiana | $100 | Merrillville, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Michiana Humane Society | $100 | Michigan City, IN, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Michigan City Christian Church | $100 | Michigan City, IN, US | Memorial Fund | 2020 |
| Michigan City Pop Warner Football | $500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2020 |
| Michigan City Public Library | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Literacy Programming | 2020 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | $2,000 | Goshen, IN, US | Immigrant Advocacy | 2020 |
| Porter County 4-h | $500 | Anderson, IN, US | Youth Programming | 2020 |
| St Stanislaus Renaissance Campaign | $100 | Michigan City, IN, US | Memorial Fund | 2020 |
| Valparaiso Kiwanis Club Foundation | $3,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Special Educ. Programming | 2020 |
| Town Of Pines Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2020 |
| Trinity Community Food Pantry | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | $1,000 | Lowell, IN, US | Memorial Fund | 2020 |
| Vna Hospice Center | $100 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Hospice Services | 2020 |
| Valparaiso University | $1,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Walk To End Alzheimer's | 2019 |
| American Diabetes Assocation | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Medical Research | 2019 |
| Arizona Theatre Company | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Performing Arts | 2019 |
| Beverly Shores Vol Fire Dept | $1,000 | Beverly Shores, IN, US | Supplies | 2019 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Midland | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Youth Programming | 2019 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Laporte Co | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Yourth Program | 2019 |
| Chicago Public Media Wbez | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Program | 2019 |
| Coolspring Twp Vol Fire Dept | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2019 |
| Dunebrook | $2,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Family Services | 2019 |
| Hilltop Neighborhood House | $1,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Family Services | 2019 |
| Interfaith Community Pads | $10,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Homeless Shelter | 2019 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | $1,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Scholorships | 2019 |
| Liverty Twp Vol Fire Dept | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Supplies | 2019 |
| Meals On Wheels Laporte Co | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Senior Meals | 2019 |
| National Kidney Foundation Of Ind | $1,400 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Medical Research | 2019 |
| Oasis Of Hope Support Center | $1,000 | Medina, OH, US | Family Services | 2019 |
| Pine-featherville Ems | $2,500 | Pine, ID, US | Emergency Response Services | 2019 |
| Pines Fire Department Inc | $1,000 | Michigan City, IN, US | Supplies | 2019 |
| Psi Iota Xi | $1,000 | Chesterton, IN, US | Scholarships | 2019 |
| Purdue University Northwest | $3,500 | Westville, IN, US | Community Forum | 2019 |
| Runnin' For Prestin | $950 | Michigan City, IN, US | Pediatric Cancer Research | 2019 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | $1,000 | Monrovia, CA, US | Medical Research | 2019 |
| St Barbara Food Pantry | $100 | Brookfield, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2019 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2019 |
| Share Foundation | $1,100 | Rolling Prairie, IN, US | Disability Housing | 2019 |
| Scene 2 - Lpa Counseling | $1,000 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Mental Health Consulting | 2019 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | $2,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Food Pantry | 2019 |
| United Way Of Laporte County | $1,500 | Michigan City, IN, US | Community Programming | 2019 |
| United Way Of Laporte County | $1,500 | Valparaiso, IN, US | Community Programming | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 31-0941100 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 720 W US HIGHWAY 20 Michigan City, IN 46360-6842 |
Key People (5)
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| President | Adele Deprizio |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Deborah B Hyndman |
| Director | Valerie Blumenfeld |
| Director | Barry Brown |
| Director | Christine Dacheff |
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