Chris Mikesell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chris Mikesell Foundation is a private foundation in Clearwater, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $7,000. 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$43,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,000 | 16 | $875,301 |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 15 | $932,692 |
| 2025 | $43,500 | 12 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Chris Mikesell 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.
What Chris Mikesell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $29,500 |
| Kansas | 3 | $8,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western State Colorado Univ Foundation | Wilderness Based Orientation and Wilderness Pursuits Programs Support | $7,000 |
| Bartlett Arboretum | 2022 Treehouse Concert Series Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Crested Butte Land Trust | Opportunity Fund-The Shutt Conservation Easement | $5,000 |
| UNICEF USA | To Assist Children in Need | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Gunnison Va | Community Grants | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship/Programming Support | $4,500 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center Inc | Assistance with New Snowmobile Purchase for avalanche observation & safety | $3,000 |
| Black Canyon High School | Outdoor Gym Project | $3,000 |
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding C | To Assist Persons with Disabilities | $1,000 |
| The Keewaydin Foundation | Youth Camping Programs | $1,000 |
| Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams | To Support KAWS' Ongoing Conservation and Public Access Work | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kendall S Mikesell
- Sherry L Mikesell
- Laura Mikesell Egedy
- Julie Mikesell Maloney
- William R McVey
Questions people ask
Does Chris Mikesell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chris Mikesell Foundation give?
$43,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Chris Mikesell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kendall S Mikesell (President), Sherry L Mikesell (Vice President), Laura Mikesell Egedy (Secretary) and Julie Mikesell Maloney (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Chris Mikesell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.