Studebaker National Museum Wins 2025 Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has named Studebaker National Museum winner of its 2025 Leighton Award for Nonprofit Excellence. The award recognizes SNM for its continued evolution as a local storyteller, the strength of its Board and committees, and the way it has continuously invested in developing and retaining staff. Reins of Life and Unity Gardens received Special Recognition awards.
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Foundation Awards Nearly $200,000 in Regional Arts Grants
28 area organizations have received grants from the Indiana Arts Commission to support their arts programming from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. These grants, which total more than $193,000, were awarded through the IAC’s partnership with the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. Read More
Scholar Interns Contribute Across Michiana
The Foundation's scholar interns will serve at more than a dozen organizations this summer, including Camp Millhouse, Reins of Life, Beacon Health, DTSB, and St. Margaret's House. All told, they'll give more than 5,500 hours back to the community, making St. Joseph County a better place to work, live, and thrive. Read More
The Importance of Being Broadcast
When the heat of the Indiana summer forced the cancellation of outdoor performances of The Importance of Being Earnest, that meant refunded tickets and some more-than-minor inconveniences. But thanks to a partnership with WNIT - and a $150,000 Special Project Grant - the show lives on in broadcast. Read More
Cooler Than Ever: The Ice Box Cuts the Ribbon
During the hottest part of the summer, South Bend turned its attention to a much cooler milestone — the ribbon cutting for the new third rink at The Ice Box. A $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation helped make the new rink possible. More ice means more opportunity — for kids learning to skate, for families discovering new passions, and for teams in need of practice space. Read More