Muchnic Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Muchnic Foundation is a private foundation in Atchison, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $587,000 in 86 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $72,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$587,000
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$72,500
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $490,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $407,500 | 72 | $10.9 million |
| 2023 | $490,000 | 82 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $587,000 | 86 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Muchnic 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 Muchnic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 22 | $172,000 |
| Colorado | 10 | $87,500 |
| New York | 16 | $86,000 |
| Missouri | 15 | $58,000 |
| California | 5 | $38,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $29,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $11,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atchison Art Association | Societal benefit | $72,500 |
| Earthjustice | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Wild land protection | $20,000 |
| Montrose Community Foundation | Societal benefit | $20,000 |
| Paws | Sheltering and veterinary care | $20,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Societal benefit | $20,000 |
| Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club | Societal benefit | $15,000 |
| Oxfam America | Societal benefit | $15,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Societal benefit | $15,000 |
| Atchison Humane Society | Societal benefit | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Medical practice and research | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Societal benefit | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy | Educational | $10,000 |
| Ku Endowment | Educational | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Medical practice and research | $10,000 |
| Miss Porters School Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
| Row New York | Educational | $10,000 |
| Saint Francis Academy | Educational | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Humane Society | Sheltering and veterinary care | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Medical practice and research | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Scholarship Fund | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Dolphin House Child Advocacy Center | Societal benefit | $10,000 |
| The Usrowing Foundation | Educational & societal benefit | $10,000 |
| Drexel University | Educational | $8,000 |
| Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Societal benefit | $8,000 |
| Atchison Area Community Foundation | Societal benefit | $7,500 |
| Benedictine College | Educational | $7,500 |
| Friends of Zooaquarium | Societal benefit | $6,000 |
| Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation Fund | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Atchison Area United Way | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Atchison Family YMCA | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Atchison Library | Educational | $5,000 |
| Bard College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Community Options Inc | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Hopewest | Hospice care | $5,000 |
| Inspirational Triathlon Racing International Corp | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Libraries of Montrose County Founda | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
| Mises Institute | Societal benefit | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David C Mize
- Anne Mize
- Daphne Nan Muchnic
Questions people ask
Does Muchnic Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Muchnic Foundation give?
$587,000 in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Muchnic Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David C Mize (President), Anne Mize (Director) and Daphne Nan Muchnic (Director).
What does Muchnic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.