Private foundation · EIN 48-1101420 · Prairie Vlg, Kansas

Mistler Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $959K total, median $10K. 7% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$959K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in KS
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for Humanity of Metro DenverDenver, COCharitable$100K
Iam FoundationKansas City, MOCharitable$100K
Invest in KidsDenver, COCharitable$100K
The Narrative EnneagramBoulder, COCharitable$100K
Cure Alzheimer's FundWellesley Hills, MACharitable$50K
Mediators Foundation IncBoulder, COCharitable$50K
The Nature Conservancy in ColoradoArlington, VACharitable$50K
University of Colorado FoundationDenver, COCharitable$30K
Cherry Creek Schools FoundationGreenwood Village, COCharitable$25K
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COCharitable$25K
Enneagram Prison ProjectLos Gatos, CACharitable$25K
FincaWashington, DCCharitable$25K
Journey to New LifeKansas City, MOCharitable$25K
Ksu FoundationManhattan, KSCharitable$25K
Old Mission Methodist ChurchFairway, KSCharitable$25K
The Chill FoundationBurlington, VTCharitable$25K
Foundation for Colorado Community CollegesDenver, COCharitable$21K
MbefManhattan Beach, CACharitable$20K
Colorado Public RadioCentennial, COCharitable$10K
Esalen InstituteBig Sur, CACharitable$10K
Geography of HopeChicago, ILCharitable$10K
Kcur Kansas City Public RadioKansas City, MOCharitable$10K
Nols (national Outdoor Leadership School)Lander, WYCharitable$10K
The Summit FoundationBreckendridge, COCharitable$10K
Women's Foundation of ColoradoDenver, COCharitable$10K
YouthrootsEnglewood, COCharitable$10K
Combat Hate FoundationMoundridge, KSCharitable$6,000
Boys and Girls Club of Metro DenverDenver, COCharitable$5,000
Breckenridge Outdoor Education CenterBreckendridge, COCharitable$5,000
Meadows PTAManhattan Beach, CACharitable$5,000
Solar Electric Light FundWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
The Alliance for Collective ActionDenver, COCharitable$5,000
Urban Peak DenverDenver, COCharitable$5,000
Warren VillageDenver, COCharitable$5,000
Women's Bean ProjectDenver, COCharitable$5,000
Central Regional Professional Development CenterWarrensburg, MOCharitable$3,000
High Line Canal ConservancyCentennial, COCharitable$2,500
National Park FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$2,500
Impact100 Metro DenverDenver, COCharitable$1,190
Denver Botanic GardensDenver, COCharitable$1,000
YMCARaleigh, NCCharitable$1,000
BscsColorado Springs, COCharitable$500

By state: Colorado 22 · Missouri 4 · California 4 · Kansas 3 · Massachusetts 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Mistler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Prairie Vlg, Kansas, administered in care of Richard E Mistler, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mistler Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Mistler Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $959K across 42 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Mistler Family Foundation give?

Colorado (22 grants), Missouri (4 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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