Mirapaul Foundation
Accepts applications
Mirapaul Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $362,000 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$362,000
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $320,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $325,745 | 44 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $320,000 | 52 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $362,000 | 61 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew R Mirapaul Co Bober Markey 3421 Ridgewood Road Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 762-9785 |
| What to submit | Narrative prepared by client |
What Mirapaul Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $113,500 |
| California | 4 | $107,000 |
| Illinois | 22 | $58,900 |
| New York | 10 | $54,100 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Directions | Funds to be applied towards a new entrance driveway | $65,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Response to l.a. Fires - $10,000; general purpose - $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh | $12,000 carnegie museum of art; $5,000 warhol museum; $5,000 friends of the carnegie int'l | $22,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Rails-To-Trails Conservancy | General purpose | $15,000 |
| 77 Flavors of Chicago | Funds to be applied towards development of organization's website | $12,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Sandbox Percussion | General purpose | $10,600 |
| 412 Food Rescue | General purpose | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Contemporary Craft | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Social Impact Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Storm King (Mark Dion Acquisition Fund) | General purpose | $8,000 |
| City of Asylum Pittsburgh | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Silver Eye Center for Photography | General fund | $7,500 |
| Ipcny | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Artist Image Resource (Air) | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Bike PGH | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Elevated Access | General purpose | $6,000 |
| ART21 | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Esperanza Community Services | In honor of aaron mckay | $5,000 |
| Mattress Factory | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Care for Real | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Broadway Inspirational Voices | In honor of angela grovey | $3,000 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Pilot Light | In honor of chef jason hammel | $3,000 |
| Wings Program | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Animal Friends | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Aperture | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Rebuild Foundation | General purpose | $2,400 |
| Chicago Chefs Cook | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Musicambia | General purpose | $2,000 |
| National Abortion Federation | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Live Happii Project | General purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Evan D Mirapaul
- Matthew R Mirapaul
Questions people ask
Does Mirapaul Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mirapaul Foundation give?
$362,000 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Mirapaul Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Evan D Mirapaul (Trustee) and Matthew R Mirapaul (Trustee).
What does Mirapaul Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and food and hunger.