Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation is a private foundation in South Bend, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,327 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,787. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,327
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,787
- Assets$773,997
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,826 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,344 | 65 | $721,382 |
| 2024 | $45,826 | 61 | $727,431 |
| 2025 | $47,327 | 62 | $773,997 |
How to apply
Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 61 | $46,577 |
| Michigan | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend Symphony Orchestra | General support | $1,787 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Queen of Peace Church | Support | $1,250 |
| St Vincent de Paul | General support | $1,000 |
| Holy Family Church | General support | $750 |
| St Anthony of Padua | Support | $750 |
| Polish Falcons of America Nest 4 | Youth fund | $750 |
| Christ The King | General support | $750 |
| St Stanislaus Kostka Church | General support | $750 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | Support | $750 |
| St Adalbert Church | Support | $750 |
| Center for The Homeless | General support | $740 |
| Logan Center | General support | $700 |
| Our Lady of The Road Inc | General support | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Reins of Life Inc | General support | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Matuszak
- Mary Pluta
- Elaine Dulcet
- Mark Klota
- Camille Bujeker
- 1st Source Bank
- Leona Adams Bob
- Eric Szajko
Questions people ask
Does Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation give?
$47,327 in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Matuszak (Photographer), Mary Pluta (Treasurer), Elaine Dulcet (Secretary) and Mark Klota (Scholarship Chair) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.