The Tuesley Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Tuesley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South Bend, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $147,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$147,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $162,400 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,000 | 14 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $162,400 | 15 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $147,500 | 18 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Tuesley Family Foundation Inc 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 The Tuesley Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 12 | $85,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $32,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | General contribution | $25,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | General contribution | $22,500 |
| Sarah Anne Adoption Agency | General contribution | $20,000 |
| The History Museum - Museum Gala | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Helping Hands Cassopolis Michigan | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Michiana Parks & Recreation Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Early Learning Center of Hubbard Hill | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Five Star Life | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Ysb Street Stories | General contribution | $5,000 |
| 466 Works Community Development Corporation | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Camp Raybird | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Dr Angie's Dental Health Exchange | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Heritage Action | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Hillsdale College | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Hope Ministries | General contribution | $2,500 |
| The Casie Center | General contribution | $2,500 |
| The Scholarship Foundation of St Joseph County Inc | General contribution | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Malcolm J Tuesley Jr
- Kathleen W Tuesley
- Amanda Tuesley Gibbons
- Malcolm J Tuesley III
- James W Tuesley
- Julia Tuesley Vander Heyden
Questions people ask
Does The Tuesley Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tuesley Family Foundation Inc give?
$147,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Tuesley Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Malcolm J Tuesley Jr (Director), Kathleen W Tuesley (Director), Amanda Tuesley Gibbons (Director) and Malcolm J Tuesley III (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Tuesley Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.