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Est.

1966

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

REAL SERVICES INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful relationships with its grantees, providing a total of $1.1 million in grants to 22 organizations in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with REAL SERVICES INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

REAL SERVICES ASSISTS IN ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY IN WHICH THOSE WE SERVE CAN MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE TO THE MAXIMUM DEGREE POSSIBLE AND FIND MEANING AND SATISFACTION THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. WE OFFER SERVICES IN 12 COUNTIES ACROSS NORTHERN INDIANA, INCLUDING ELKHART, FULTON, JASPER, KOSCIUSKO, LAKE, LAPORTE, MARSHALL, NEWTON, PORTER, PULASKI, STARKE, AND ST. JOSEPH.
Total Funding Given
$1.1M
2025
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
86%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$36.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
K
Karen Nevorski
Board Member
D
Dan Wolfson
Board Member
A
Andre Waddell
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to REAL SERVICES INC?
No. REAL SERVICES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does REAL SERVICES INC give?
REAL SERVICES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are REAL SERVICES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from REAL SERVICES INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $36 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does REAL SERVICES INC make each year?
In 2025, REAL SERVICES INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did REAL SERVICES INC fund recently?
In 2025, REAL SERVICES INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING AND AGED INC, PALADIN INC, and COUNCIL ON AGING OF ELKHART COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to REAL SERVICES INC?
REAL SERVICES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.