Private foundation · EIN 30-0229875 · Granger, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joann and Leonard Isban Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $348K total, median $30K. 89% of grants stayed in Indiana. Stated restrictions: Qualified 501 (c) (3) organizations in marshall county, indiana

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$348K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in IN
89%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$6.2M

How to apply

LETTER Contact: Susan Payne Co-Trustee, 17582 Fox Valley Court, Granger, in, 5749364068 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Qualified 501 (c) (3) organizations in marshall county, indiana

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Club of Marshall CountyPlymouth, INGeneral support$130K
St Michael Catholic SchoolPlymouth, INGeneral support$50K
Stjoseph Grade SchoolSouth Bend, INGeneral support$50K
St Michael Catholic ChurchPlymouth, INGeneral support$40K
Cultivate Culinary School and CateringSouth Bend, INGeneral support$30K
O'Hana Heritage Foundation Dba a Rosie PlaceSouth Bend, INGeneral support$23K
Hannah's House IncMishawaka, INGeneral support$10K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral support$10K
The Congregation of Holy CrossNotre Dame, INGeneral support$5,000

By state: Indiana 8 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Joann and Leonard Isban Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Granger, Indiana, administered in care of Donald J Messaglia, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Joann and Leonard Isban Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Joann and Leonard Isban Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $348K across 9 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Joann and Leonard Isban Charitable Foundation give?

Indiana (8 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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