Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,700 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$148,700
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $148,675 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $143,100 | 16 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $148,675 | 19 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $148,700 | 18 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation Inc 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.
What Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $40,000 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $27,200 |
| Illinois | 3 | $17,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $9,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed My Starving Children | General support | $40,000 |
| First Naples Baptist Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Unity Presbyterian Church | General support | $16,200 |
| Avow Hospice | General support | $10,000 |
| Living Water International | General support | $10,000 |
| Reading in Motion | General support | $10,000 |
| Unity Limited Partnership | General support | $8,000 |
| Cancer Association of Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Life Builders | General support | $5,000 |
| Midtown Education Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Naples Zoo | General support | $5,000 |
| Valerie's House | General support | $5,000 |
| Ravinia | General support | $2,500 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| Young Life Service Center | Public charity | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club Madison | General support | $1,000 |
| Anne Springs Close Greenway | General support | $500 |
| Catawba Ridge 2025 Hs Booster Club | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Phillip Mikulsky
- Aaron P Mikulsky
- Jonathan P Mikulsky
- Kimberly Mikulsky
Questions people ask
Does Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation Inc give?
$148,700 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Phillip Mikulsky (President & Treasurer), Aaron P Mikulsky (Vice President), Jonathan P Mikulsky (Vice President & Secretary) and Kimberly Mikulsky (Vice President).
What does Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and health.