The Miccio Foundation
Accepts applications
The Miccio Foundation is a private foundation in Iowa City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,509 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,515 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$81,509
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,515
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,871 the year before.
67% 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 | $71,551 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $71,871 | 14 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $81,509 | 18 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Miccio Grant Program PO Box 522, Iowa City, IA 52244-0522 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (319) 338-1522 |
| What to submit | The grant application forms are on the organization's website (www.miccio.org). Seven copies of the grant and related attachments must be mailed to the address listed. How to write a miccio grant please include the following (TYPED) information with your grant application. Note that the miccio grant application process has two parts. We ask that you describe a.) the project which you are requesting funds for and b.) your organization. A.) describe your project and include your organizations need for this project by answering each question below. Use the headings to organize your response. 1. What is the project that you are requesting funds to complete? 2. How will this project benefit your organization and/or community? 3. Who is going to do this project? 4. When will you start your project and when do you expect your project to be completed? 5. How will you know if your project is successful? 6. What are your plans for obtaining matching funds or additional funds? 7. Provide a line i |
| Deadlines | May 1st and november 1st of each year. |
| Restrictions | Organizations may apply for funds from the miccio foundation through a three-tier grant program. Applicants may apply for only one miccio foundation standard or mini grant per funding cycle. In addition to applying for a standard or mini grant, applicants may apply for one jean m. Walker grant per cycle. Funding cycles occur twice annually, in may and november. The foundation awards standard grants to organizations licensed by the state of Iowa department of agriculture and land stewardship (IDALS) as pounds or shelters. Typically standard miccio grants are funded at 3,500. Standard grant requests may not exceed 10,000. In exceptional circumstances, organizations without the idals license may apply for a standard grant. Contact the miccio foundation board prior to submitting such an application. Please note that you must contact and receive permission from the foundation each time you request an exceptional circumstance exemption. Organizations with 501C3 status are eligible for the mi |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Miccio Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 18 | $81,509 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tama County Humane Society | Facility maintenance & remodel | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Northeast Iowa | Veterinary room to medical suite exp | $9,800 |
| Poweshiek Animal League Shelter | Remodling | $8,500 |
| Humane Society of Scott County | Surgery suite expansion | $8,223 |
| Safe Haven of Iowa County | Vaccination & microchip clinic & rem | $7,000 |
| It Takes A Village Animal Rescue | Feral colony tnr | $5,000 |
| Dubuque Regional Humane Society | Medical equipment | $4,900 |
| Paws & More Animal Shelter | Fencing and shade structures for dog | $4,500 |
| All God's Creatures | Facility maintenance & remodel | $3,550 |
| Almost Home Animal Rescue | Spay and neuter for rural animals | $3,480 |
| One Dog Rescue | Facility renovation / caging project | $3,106 |
| Solas Support Our Local Animal | Adoption and caging | $3,000 |
| Bailing Out Benji | Project pubby mill finder | $2,500 |
| Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Iowa pet food panty | $2,000 |
| Horizons A Family Service Alliance | Horizons animeals | $1,500 |
| Freya Feline Trap Neuter Return Inc | Equipment, ferral colony tnr | $1,500 |
| Animal Welfare Friends | Feral colony tnr | $1,500 |
| Buchanan County Animal Shelter | Equipment | $1,450 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy Brown
- Beth Hill
- Kelsey Paetzell
- Heath Davis
- Jamee Klein
- Paula Mahan
- Stephanie White
Questions people ask
Does The Miccio Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st and november 1st of each year..
How much does The Miccio Foundation give?
$81,509 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,515.
Who runs The Miccio Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathy Brown (President), Beth Hill (Treasurer), Kelsey Paetzell (Secretary) and Heath Davis (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Miccio Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and health.