The Leighton-Oare Foundation Inc
EIN 356034243Total Given 2020–2024
$8.0M
299 grants · $1.6M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 80/132 multi-year
repeat
$27.2M
Assets (2024)
132
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ROBIN O BUTLER CURTIS
Phone
(269) 687-6290
Deadlines
THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE FILED SO AS TO ALLOW REASONABLE TIME TO ACT ON APPLICATION.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE WRITTEN AND INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH SUPPORTS THAT THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION IS OF AN EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE NATURE.
Restrictions
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ORGANIZATIONS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: EDUCATIONAL; SCIENTIFIC; LITERARY; RELIGIOUS; OR CHARITABLE. AT PRESENT, NO SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO ANY INDIVIDUAL PERSON(S).
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.7M | $26.1M | $957K | 70 |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $23.9M | $599K | 78 |
| 2023 | $2.3M | $25.6M | $1.5M | 82 |
| 2024 | $2.1M | $27.2M | $1.3M | 69 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 299 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$6K
Average
$27K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$800K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
EO
Ernest M Oare
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
RC
Robin Oare Butler Curtis
4+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Kevin J Butler
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LN
Lisa Oare Shanks Neale
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BB
Bruce J Bondurant
4+ yrs
Director
RO
Robert L Oare III
4+ yrs
Director
JB
James R Butler
4+ yrs
Director
MO
Morey Oare
4+ yrs
Director
EO
Ernest M Oare
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
RC
Robin Oare Butler Curtis
4+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Kevin J Butler
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LN
Lisa Oare Shanks Neale
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MO
Morey Oare
4+ yrs
Director
JB
James R Butler
4+ yrs
Director
RO
Robert L Oare III
4+ yrs
Director
BB
Bruce J Bondurant
4+ yrs
Director
EO
Ernest M Oare
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
RC
Robin Oare Butler Curtis
4+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Kevin J Butler
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LN
Lisa Oare Shanks Neale
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BB
Bruce J Bondurant
4+ yrs
Director
MO
Morey Oare
4+ yrs
Director
JB
James R Butler
4+ yrs
Director
RO
Robert L Oare III
4+ yrs
Director
EO
Ernest M Oare
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
RC
Robin Oare Butler Curtis
4+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
KB
Kevin J Butler
4+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
LN
Lisa Oare Shanks Neale
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BB
Bruce J Bondurant
4+ yrs
Director
RO
Robert L Oare III
4+ yrs
Director
JB
James R Butler
4+ yrs
Director
MO
Morey Oare
4+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (299 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venues Parks & Arts Foundation | Rixeyville, VA | $800,000 | THE MORRIS | 2023 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $600,000 | STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Venues Parks & Arts Foundation | South Bend, IN | $600,000 | THE MORRIS 100 CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| Venues Parks & Arts Foundation | South Bend, IN | $600,000 | THE MORRIS | 2024 |
| Venues Parks & Arts Foundation | South Bend, IN | $500,000 | THE MORRIS 100 CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $207,500 | FIGHTING IRISH INITIATIVE/VETERANS PROGRAM | 2020 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $200,000 | FIGHTING IRISH INITIATIVE/VETERANS PROGRAM | 2022 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $200,000 | STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | 2022 |
| The Mayo Foundation | Rochester, MN | $200,000 | ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH | 2020 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $200,000 | FIGHTING IRISH INITIATIVE/VETERANS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Venues Parks & Arts Foundation | South Bend, IN | $200,000 | THE MORRIS 100 CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Mayo Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | $155,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Michiana | South Bend, IN | $100,000 | KILTZ FOR KIDS FINDRAISER | 2022 |
| Mayo Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | $100,000 | ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH | 2022 |
| Women'S Care Center | South Bend, IN | $100,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | $100,000 | FIGHTING IRISH INITIATIVE/VETERANS PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Salvation Army-Niles | Niles, MI | $90,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army-Niles | Niles, MI | $80,000 | NEW BUILDING | 2023 |
| Women'S Care Center | South Bend, IN | $80,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | Niles, MI | $80,000 | NEW BUILDING | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army-Niles | Niles, MI | $80,000 | NEW BUILDING | 2024 |
| South Bend Museum of Art | South Bend, IN | $75,000 | 75TH ANNIVERSARY FUND | 2022 |
| Women'S Care Center | South Bend, IN | $75,000 | GENERAL | 2024 |
| Camp Eberhart Alumni Asscociation Inc | South Bend, IN | $60,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| South Bend Symphony | South Bend, IN | $60,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |