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Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc

To improve the quality of life for the citizens of St. Joseph County and their succeeding generations.

Advocacy & Civil Rights South Bend, IN EIN 237365930 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc

The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County is a nonprofit philanthropic endowment that serves the people of St. Joseph County, Indiana.

Founded
Headquarters
South Bend, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T310
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

To improve the quality of life for the citizens of St. Joseph County and their succeeding generations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T310
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.42%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in South Bend, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 237365930. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $61M in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc is located in South Bend, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.

Based on official tax filings, Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc has $61M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $61M in annual revenue. The organization has 112 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County is a nonprofit philanthropic endowment that serves the people of St. Joseph County, Indiana. Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $61M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237365930, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

M
M Rose Meissner
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Anita E•••••••••
VP Administration
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Dr G••• E••••••
Director
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Director
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Hon R••••• C••••••• J•
Secretary
MR
Mr B••• B••••••
Past Chair
MR
Mr B•••• S••••••
Director
MR
Mr C••••• B••••• J•
Director
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Mr D••••• T•••••
Director
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Mr D•••• K••••
Director
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Mr J•••• S•••••
Director
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Mr K••• B••••••
Director
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Mr K••• C•••••••••
Director
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Mr L•••••• S••••••
Director
MR
Mr M••• N•••
Treasurer
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Mr M•••••• K•••
Director
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M R••• M•••••••
President/CEO
MR
Mr R•••••• C•••••
Vice Chair
MR
Mr R•••••• H•••
Director
MR
Mrs A•• K•••• M••••
Director
MR
Mrs A••••• W••••••
VP Program
MR
Mrs A•••• E•••••••••
VP Administration
MR
Mrs G•••• R••••• L••••
Past Chair
MR
Mr S•••••• C•••••••
Director
MR
Mrs K•••• T••••••••
Director
MR
Mrs K•••••• P•••••
Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$61.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$21.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$17.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$29.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$55.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc This page 89 $61.3 million -
United Way of Greater New Haven Inc 89 $14.9 million -
Center for Community Inclusion Inc 89 $13.7 million -
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation 89 $15.5 million -
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc 89 $47.1 million 0%
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc 89 $15.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 112 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc

What is Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc?
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in South Bend, United States. The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County is a nonprofit philanthropic endowment that serves the people of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
When was Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc founded?
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc was founded in 1974.
Who leads Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc?
M Rose Meissner serves as President/CEO.
Where is Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc located?
Headquartered in South Bend, United States.
What is Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc trustworthy?
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237365930.
What is Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc's website?
http://www.cfsjc.org