Irions Foundation focuses on supporting local, child- and family-centered needs in northern Indiana, with sizable gifts to public education, hunger relief, and residential child welfare. Their grants suggest a practical, community-oriented approach: funding school districts, food rescue operations, and a children's home rather than national advocacy groups. Giving appears targeted to organizations that deliver direct services to children and families in the region.
A $100,000 grant to School City of Mishawaka and another $100,000 award to Cultivate Food Rescue show how Irions Foundation Inc concentrates its giving on direct-service needs in northern Indiana. The foundation’s recent grants point to a practical pattern: support for public education, food relief, and organizations serving children and families, mostly through local nonprofits and public institutions. Across the recent grants list, the foundation backs school districts, youth-serving nonprofits, children’s homes, and community organizations that operate in Elkhart, Mishawaka, South Bend, Goshen, and nearby towns. School City of Mishawaka, Mishawaka Education Foundation, and Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County sit alongside groups such as Bashor Children’s Home and Lifeline Ministries, indicating a mix of education, residential care, and family support. The presence of Woman’s Care Center and Elkhart Humane Society adds further evidence of a local, service-oriented grantmaking pattern rather than a broad national portfolio. The latest 990 on file is 2025, and the annual grants total is $1,445,724, which places the foundation among active local funders in its region.
In public K–12 support, Irions Foundation Inc gave $100,000 to School City of Mishawaka and $50,000 to Mishawaka Education Foundation, signaling sustained attention to local education systems. In youth development, the foundation awarded $25,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County and $20,000 to 5 Star Life, both based in Elkhart. Its hunger-relief and basic-needs funding includes $100,000 to Cultivate Food Rescue in South Bend and $42,048 to Maple Crest Farmsfood Pantries in Elkhart. The foundation also funds residential child welfare: Bashor Children’s Home in Goshen received $55,000 in 2023, $25,000 in 2024, and $20,000 in 2025. Local family-support work appears in grants to Woman’s Care Center in Elkhart.
Typical grants cluster at a $5,000 p25, $10,000 median, and $20,000 p75, but the recent list also includes several larger one-off awards at $50,000 and $100,000. The pattern suggests concentrated grants rather than many small checks. Recipients reappear across multiple years, including Bashor Children’s Home, Lifeline Ministries, Elkhart Humane Society, Junior Achievement Serv Elk County, 5 Star Life, and Woman’s Care Center. The foundation is a private foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$494K
$9.1M
$1M
$576K
Most grants fall between $5K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Concentrated, relatively large one-off grants to a small number of local service providers rather than many small awards; few grantees overall with an emphasis on direct-service organizations.
Notable grantees: School City of Mishawaka, Cultivate Food Rescue, Bashor Children's Home
Giving is tightly localized: 100% of grants in the dataset go to recipients in Indiana. Most recipients are in Elkhart County and the Michiana area, with repeated grants to organizations in Elkhart, Mishawaka, Goshen, South Bend, and Middlebury. Elkhart appears most often among recipient cities, while Mishawaka and Goshen also recur. The pattern is entirely in-state rather than multi-state or international.
The recent grants show support for public K–12 education, food rescue and hunger relief, residential child welfare, and local community service organizations. Examples include school districts, children’s homes, food pantries, and youth-serving nonprofits in Elkhart County and nearby northern Indiana communities.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes larger awards of $50,000 and $100,000.
No. In the dataset, 100% of grants go to recipients in Indiana, and the foundation’s giving is described as local.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including Bashor Children’s Home, Lifeline Ministries, Elkhart Humane Society, Junior Achievement Serv Elk County, 5 Star Life, and Woman’s Care Center.
School City of Mishawaka received $100,000 in 2025, and Mishawaka Education Foundation received $50,000 in 2023. The foundation also gave $25,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County and $20,000 to Junior Achievement Serv Elk County, both tied to youth and education work.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CULTIVATE FOOD RESCUE | SOUTH BEND, IN | $80,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ELKHART COUNTY | ELKHART, IN | $50,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| SCHOOL CITY OF MISHAWAKA | MISHAWAKA, IN | $50,000 | 2026 | CHARITBLE |
| MAPLE CREST FARMSFOOD PANTRIES | ELKHART, IN | $22,037 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CAPS | ELKHART, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BASHOR CHILDREN'S HOME | GOSHEN, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| WOMAN'S CARE CENTER | ELKHART, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SERV ELK COUNTY | ELKHART, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| 5 STAR LIFE | ELKHART, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| LIFELINE MINISTRIES | ELKHART, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ELKHART HUMANE SOCIETY | ELKHART, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| LOVEWAY | MIDDLEBURY, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ELKHART | ELKHART, IN | $19,318 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ST JOSEPH CO | MISHAWAKA, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ELKHART | GOSHEN, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| KINDNESS TO PREVENT BLINDNESS | ELKHART, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RYAN'S PLACE | GOSHEN, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | ELKHART, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ETHOS SCIENCE CENTER | ELKHART, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| OWL'S CLUB | ELKHART, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| SPA WOMEN'S MINISTRY | ELKHART, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| EHS DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS | ELKHART, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| MISHAWAKA MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL | MISHAWAKA, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER | BRISTOL, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| CONCORD DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS | ELKHART, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ELKHART COUNTY 4H FAIR | GOSHEN, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| HOMEWARD BOUND | MIDDLEBURY, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FAITH MISSION | ELKHART, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| RETA | ELKHART, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| INDIANA BLACK EXPO | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| ROLANDS MEAT PROCESSING | NAPPANEE, IN | $4,236 | 2026 | CHARTIABLE |
| ELM CUSTOM PROCESSING | WAKARUSA, IN | $4,192 | 2026 | CHARTIABLE |
| CENTER FOR THE HOMLESS | SOUTH BEND, IN | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| THE CLUBHOUSE OF ST JOSEPH CO | SOUTH BEND, IN | $1,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE |
| FREEDOM SYSTEMS ORG | ELKHART, IN | $500 | 2026 | CHARTABLE |
| SCHOOL CITY OF MISHAWAKA | MISHAWAKA, IN | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITBLE |
| CULTIVATE FOOD RESCUE | SOUTH BEND, IN | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ELKHART COUNTY | ELKHART, IN | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| LIFELINE MINISTRIES | ELKHART, IN | $45,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MAPLE CREST FARMSFOOD PANTRIES | ELKHART, IN | $42,048 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ELKHART HUMANE SOCIETY | ELKHART, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| LOVEWAY | MIDDLEBURY, IN | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| BASHOR CHILDREN'S HOME | GOSHEN, IN | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| 5 STAR LIFE | ELKHART, IN | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SERV ELK COUNTY | ELKHART, IN | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WOMAN'S CARE CENTER | ELKHART, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| KINDNESS TO PREVENT BLINDNESS | ELKHART, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| CAPS | ELKHART, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| INDIANA BLACK EXPO | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL | ELKHART, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
SCHOOL CITY OF MISHAWAKA
$50,000CHARITBLE
MAPLE CREST FARMSFOOD PANTRIES
$22,037CHARITABLE
CAPS
$20,000CHARITABLE
BASHOR CHILDREN'S HOME
$20,000CHARITABLE
WOMAN'S CARE CENTER
$20,000CHARITABLE
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SERV ELK COUNTY
$20,000CHARITABLE
LIFELINE MINISTRIES
$20,000CHARITABLE
ELKHART HUMANE SOCIETY
$20,000CHARITABLE
LOVEWAY
$20,000CHARITABLE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ELKHART
$19,318CHARITABLE
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ST JOSEPH CO
$10,000CHARITABLE
KINDNESS TO PREVENT BLINDNESS
$10,000CHARITABLE
THE SALVATION ARMY
$5,000CHARITABLE
ETHOS SCIENCE CENTER
$5,000CHARITABLE
OWL'S CLUB
$5,000CHARITABLE
SPA WOMEN'S MINISTRY
$5,000CHARITABLE
EHS DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
$5,000CHARITABLE
MISHAWAKA MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL
$5,000CHARITABLE
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER
$5,000CHARITABLE
CONCORD DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
$5,000CHARITABLE
ELKHART COUNTY 4H FAIR
$5,000CHARITABLE
HOMEWARD BOUND
$5,000CHARITABLE
RETA
$5,000CHARITABLE
ROLANDS MEAT PROCESSING
$4,236CHARTIABLE
ELM CUSTOM PROCESSING
$4,192CHARTIABLE
THE CLUBHOUSE OF ST JOSEPH CO
$1,000CHARITABLE
FREEDOM SYSTEMS ORG
$500CHARTABLE
SCHOOL CITY OF MISHAWAKA
$100,000CHARITBLE
LIFELINE MINISTRIES
$45,000CHARITABLE
MAPLE CREST FARMSFOOD PANTRIES
$42,048CHARITABLE
ELKHART HUMANE SOCIETY
$25,000CHARITABLE
LOVEWAY
$20,000CHARITABLE
BASHOR CHILDREN'S HOME
$20,000CHARITABLE
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SERV ELK COUNTY
$20,000CHARITABLE
WOMAN'S CARE CENTER
$10,000CHARITABLE
KINDNESS TO PREVENT BLINDNESS
$10,000CHARITABLE
CAPS
$10,000CHARITABLE
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL
$5,000CHARITABLE