Mikkelson Foundation
Accepts applications
Mikkelson Foundation is a private foundation in Monument, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $115,760 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $4,310 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$115,760
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$4,310
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $92,398 the year before.
94% of its 2024 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 | $92,398 | 22 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $115,760 | 32 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scholarship Committee PO Box 768, Monument, CO 80132-0768 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | application forms available at mikkelsonfoundationorg |
| Deadlines | mid April each year |
| Restrictions | CO MT WY ID NM HS graduates studying Math Science Engineering |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mikkelson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 28 | $95,760 |
| Montana | 2 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UnBOCES | Science Equipment | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | SCholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Canyon City Middle School | Science Equipment | $3,620 |
| Frontier Elementary School | Science Equipment | $3,100 |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Science Equipment | $3,000 |
| Antelope Elementary School | Science Equipment | $2,990 |
| Explorer Elementary School | Science Equipment | $2,950 |
| Monterey Elementary School | Science Equipment | $2,642 |
| Centennial Elementary School | Science Equipment | $2,629 |
| Rogers Elementary School | Science Eqiopment | $2,250 |
| The da Vinci Academy Elementary School | Science Equipment | $2,240 |
| Otero Elementary School | Science Equipment | $2,112 |
| Ute Pass Elementary School | Science Equipment | $2,000 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | Science Equipment | $1,400 |
| Mount Garfield Middle School | Science Equipment | $1,035 |
| Palmer High School | Science Equipment | $774 |
| Palmer High School | Science Equipment | $768 |
| Lincoln School of Science&Technology | Science Equipment | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Mikkelson
- Ronald Furstenau
- Cathleen M Mikkelson
Questions people ask
Does Mikkelson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: mid April each year.
How much does Mikkelson Foundation give?
$115,760 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $4,310.
Who runs Mikkelson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James M Mikkelson (President Treasurer), Ronald Furstenau (Vice President) and Cathleen M Mikkelson (Secretary).
What does Mikkelson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.