The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo Foundation is a private foundation in Tempe, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $416,220 in 85 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$416,220
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2025 was up from $363,650 the year before.
66% 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 | $362,250 | 94 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $363,650 | 99 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $416,220 | 85 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 33 | $285,295 |
| California | 10 | $37,500 |
| Missouri | 4 | $16,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $6,925 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $6,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,500 |
| Nevada | 2 | $5,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Christian University | Provide biblically-integrated liberal arts education | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona Inc | To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. | $25,000 |
| Tempe Community Action Agency | Education, stability, and advocacy to working poor families, children, seniors, and the homeless. | $20,500 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | Providing access & resources that help women achieve self-sufficiency & use their strength to thrive in phoenix az | $20,000 |
| Valley Guardians Inc | Unites leaders and the community to open doors for arizona kids. Through scholarships, mentorship, medical care, and financial support,to make an impact in our community. | $11,545 |
| Brophy College Preparatory | Jesuit, catholic college preparatory educational support | $10,000 |
| Cowtown Skate | Support for skateboard angel to offer children in underserved communities the opportunity to learn to skate. | $10,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation | Delivering exceptional clinical care, addressing social determinants of health, and ground breaking research. | $10,000 |
| McKinley High School Foundation | Educational support for scholarship fund. | $10,000 |
| SGM Big Bear High School Education Foundation | Provide post secondary scholarships | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Help feed, clothe, house and heal neighbors in need. | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul SW Idaho District Council | Help people in need by assisting with food, housing expenses, clothing, furniture, and other basic human needs through donations. | $10,000 |
| Heal International | Organnization that trains young leaders in sexual and public health and provides direct service in arizona and tanzania, east africa | $8,000 |
| Reeds Spring Wolf Pack Foundation | Wolf pack foundation directly supports the entire K-12 reeds spring school district through student scholarships, classroom grants, and special project funding. | $7,500 |
| United States Skateboarding Federation | Dedicated to maintaining the integrity and authenticity of skateboarding as a sport, a passion, and a lifestyle. | $7,000 |
| Ryan House | Providing a much needed break from caregiving for families navigating life limiting or end of life journeys | $6,000 |
| Children's Respite Homes of America (Ncppch) | Building communities full of joy and care for medically fragile children | $5,000 |
| Exposure Skate | Organization dedicated to empowering women and girls through skateboarding and teaching compassion through service | $5,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Free market public policy research and litigation organization that is dedicated to empowering all americans. | $5,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation (Croquet for A Cure) | Support for the myles & hermanda o'connor fund to link donors with honorhealth expertise and passion to deliver transformative health and wellness to our community and beyond | $5,000 |
| Rediscover Foundation | Providing rediscover the financial resources to provide help, hope, and healing for those affected by behavioral health disorders. | $5,000 |
| Rotary District 6490 | Provides service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. | $5,000 |
| Rural Health Group | Dedicated to providing primary medical, dental, ob/gyn, behavioral health care, and many other supporting services to the underserved citizens of our service area of north carolina | $5,000 |
| Sojourner Center | Providing a safe haven from domestic violence for women and their children in arizona. | $5,000 |
| Sunrise for Rural Dwellers Inc | Supporting rural africa through prayer, development, and fundraising to empower and create lasting change. | $5,000 |
| Tempe Preparatory Academy | College prep academy that educates students for the lifelong pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty | $5,000 |
| Yaas | Yaas function is to educate and inspire the next generation to reject the dangers of socialism and embrace freedom. | $5,000 |
| Elfrida Elementary PTO | Pto for two small rural schools located in cochise county, arizona, serving students from diverse and resilient communitiese face deeply committed to ensure every student succeeds | $4,000 |
| Mahaska Health Foundation | Foundation with a mission dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve with kindness and empathy. | $4,000 |
| Creative Works | Creating communities of inclusion for people with disabilities | $3,500 |
| Camp Patrick (Patsy Reeve Foundation Inc) | Hosting camp patrick, where kids can strengthen their independence, try new things, and make life long friends. | $3,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Arizona | Ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. | $3,000 |
| Givsum Foundation | Nonprofit that provides free skateboards, gear, and, in some cases, lessons to youth in need, aiming to foster community, confidence, and positive opportunities | $3,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Prison fellowship equips christians to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity. | $3,000 |
| PSTD Now (Chase Rauchle PTSD Now) | Advocating for effective solutions to support military personnel experiencing stress and depression during deployment and in the aftermath when assimilating back into daily life. | $3,000 |
| Alliance of Southwest Missouri | To advance the well-being of kids and the grown-ups in their lives throughout southwest missouri. We champion critical issues and align leaders to deliver solutions | $2,500 |
| Coronado Lobo Club Inc | Supporting coronado elementary school. | $2,500 |
| On Track Rogue Valley (Ontrack Inc) | A full continuum of trauma-informed, person-centered behavioral health and recovery services in jackson and josephine counties. | $2,500 |
| The Literacy Project | Organization whose mission is to eliminate the literacy gap of emerging, under-served, second and third graders who are functionally illiterate | $2,500 |
| Tony Finau Foundation | Aims to empower and inspire youth and their families to discover, develop, ad achieve the best of their gifts through education, wellness, and recreation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah N Mihaylo
- Steven G Mihaylo
- Doug Gaylor
- Jeffrey Korn
- Matthew Mihaylo
- Elijah Mihaylo
- Ron Vincent
- Michael Gray
- Michael Rossi
Questions people ask
Does The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo Foundation give?
$416,220 in tax year 2025, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah N Mihaylo (Co-Trustee), Steven G Mihaylo (Co-Trustee), Doug Gaylor (Co-Trustee) and Jeffrey Korn (Co-Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Steve Mihaylo and Lois Mihaylo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.