How to apply
No particular form - purpose of application - large brochures not helpful Contact: David C Mize, 1404 Hawk Parkway Suite 319, Montrose, Co, 7193398679 Deadlines: OCTOBER 31 Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 86 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atchison Art AssociationAtchison, KS | Societal benefit | $73K |
| EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA | Environmental | $25K |
| Alaska Wilderness LeagueWashington, DC | Wild land protection | $20K |
| Montrose Community FoundationMontrose, CO | Societal benefit | $20K |
| PawsLynnwood, WA | Sheltering and veterinary care | $20K |
| Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NY | Societal benefit | $20K |
| Black Canyon Boys and Girls ClubMontrose, CO | Societal benefit | $15K |
| Oxfam AmericaBoston, MA | Societal benefit | $15K |
| USA for UnhcrWashington, DC | Societal benefit | $15K |
| Atchison Humane SocietyAtchison, KS | Societal benefit | $10K |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationColorado Springs, CO | Medical practice and research | $10K |
| Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA | Societal benefit | $10K |
| Kansas City Girls Preparatory AcademyKansas City, MO | Educational | $10K |
| Ku EndowmentLawrence, KS | Educational | $10K |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY | Medical practice and research | $10K |
| Miss Porters School IncFarmington, CT | Educational | $10K |
| Row New YorkNew York, NY | Educational | $10K |
| Saint Francis AcademySalina, KS | Educational | $10K |
| Second Chance Humane SocietyRidgway, CO | Sheltering and veterinary care | $10K |
| St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN | Medical practice and research | $10K |
| The Childrens Scholarship FundNew York, NY | Educational | $10K |
| The Dolphin House Child Advocacy CenterMontrose, CO | Societal benefit | $10K |
| The Usrowing FoundationWindsor, NJ | Educational & societal benefit | $10K |
| Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA | Educational | $8,000 |
| Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $8,000 |
| Atchison Area Community FoundationAtchison, KS | Societal benefit | $7,500 |
| Benedictine CollegeAtchison, KS | Educational | $7,500 |
| Friends of ZooaquariumKansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $6,000 |
| Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation FundAtchison, KS | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Atchison Area United WayAtchison, KS | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Atchison Family YMCAAtchison, KS | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Atchison LibraryAtchison, KS | Educational | $5,000 |
| Bard CollegeAnnandaleonhudson, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Community Options IncMontrose, CO | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| HopewestGrand Junction, CO | Hospice care | $5,000 |
| Inspirational Triathlon Racing International CorpEast Hampton, NY | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| LA Jolla PlayhouseLA Jolla, CA | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Libraries of Montrose County FoundaMontrose, CO | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Mises InstituteAuburn, AL | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Montrose Memorial HospitalMontrose, CO | Medical practice | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House New YorkNew York, NY | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| The Mattie Rhodes Memorial SocietyKansas City, MO | Medical practice and research | $5,000 |
| The Valley Hope FoundationNorton, KS | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Theatre AtchisonAtchison, KS | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal ChurchAtchison, KS | Religious | $5,000 |
| Knkx Public RadioTacoma, WA | Societal benefit | $4,500 |
| Kuow-Puget Sound Public RadioSeattle, WA | Societal benefit | $4,500 |
| Amber Waves FarmAmagansett, NY | Agricultural education | $4,000 |
| Scripps Institution of OceanographyLA Jolla, CA | Educational | $4,000 |
| De Lasalle Academy of Fort Meyers IncFort Meyers, FL | Educational | $3,000 |
| LA Jolla Music SocietyLA Jolla, CA | Societal benefit | $3,000 |
| Maria Fareri Childrens HospitalSuffern, NY | Medical practice | $3,000 |
| MocsaKansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $3,000 |
| Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $3,000 |
| Project Most IncEast Hampton, NY | Educational | $3,000 |
| Rose BrooksKansas City, MO | Societal benefit | $3,000 |
| Upper RoomKansas City, MO | Educational & societal benefit | $3,000 |
| Atchison Juneteenth Committee IncAtchison, KS | Societal benefit | $2,500 |
| Clearwater Camp Foundation IncMinocqua, WI | Societal benefit | $2,500 |
By state: Kansas 22 · Colorado 10 · New York 16 · Missouri 15 · California 5 · District of Columbia 2
About this foundation
Muchnic Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Atchison, Kansas, administered in care of Ms Sharon Meier, tax-exempt since 1950. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Muchnic 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 Muchnic Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $587K across 86 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Muchnic Foundation give?
Kansas (22 grants), Colorado (10 grants), New York (16 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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