Private foundation · EIN 35-2049611 · Mishawaka, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mittler Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $243K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$243K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rpm FoundationTacoma, WAGeneral program support$75K
Path HomePortland, ORGeneral program support$50K
Wheelwright MuseumSanta Fe, NMGeneral program support$25K
Resources Legacy FundSacramento, CAGeneral program support$20K
Orange Southwest Supervisory DistrictRandolph, VTGeneral program support$18K
May Center for LearningSanta Fe, NMGeneral program support$15K
El Rancho de Las GolodrinasSanta Fe, NMGeneral program support$10K
Santa Fe Children's MuseumSanta Fe, NMGeneral program support$10K
Wild Ones Natural LandscapersNeenah, WIGeneral program support$10K
Free Flow Nm IncSanta Fe, NMGeneral program support$5,000
Benjamin Harjo Jr Artist FundOklahoma City, OKGeneral program support$5,000

By state: Washington 1 · New Mexico 5 · Oregon 1 · California 1 · Vermont 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Mittler Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Mishawaka, Indiana, administered in care of Thomas W Mittler, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Mittler Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mittler Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $243K across 11 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Mittler Family Foundation Inc give?

Washington (1 grants), New Mexico (5 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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