Mithun Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mithun Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 83 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $374,000. 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$374,000
- Assets$71.2 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 79 | $65.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 83 | $71.2 million |
How to apply
Mithun Family 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 Mithun Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to California. It also paid $30,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $1.2 million |
| Minnesota | 19 | $499,000 |
| New York | 1 | $374,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $325,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $170,000 |
| Florida | 12 | $155,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $131,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $78,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General fund | $374,000 |
| The Living Desert | General fund | $309,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust Driggs Idaho | General fund | $225,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | General fund | $225,000 |
| Hammer Residences Inc | General fund | $210,000 |
| St John's United Church of Christ | General fund | $150,000 |
| Heart of the Rockies Initiative | General fund | $100,000 |
| Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust of Pocatello Idaho | General fund | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic | General fund | $70,000 |
| Blake School | General fund | $60,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Natural History | General fund | $55,000 |
| Homefront Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Land Trust of Santa Barbara County | General fund | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Health Services of Santa Barbara | General fund | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Family YMCA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association | General fund | $50,000 |
| Transition House of Santa Barbara | General fund | $50,000 |
| Holy Name Catholic Parish | General fund | $40,000 |
| Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut | General fund | $40,000 |
| Teton County Search and Rescue | General fund | $40,000 |
| The Center for Empowerment and Education | General fund | $40,000 |
| Wayzata Community Church | General fund | $40,000 |
| Boca Museum of Art | General fund | $30,000 |
| Boca West Children's Foundation | General fund | $30,000 |
| Calm | General fund | $30,000 |
| Foodbank Santa Barbara County | General fund | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | General fund | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | General fund | $30,000 |
| Middlebury College | General fund | $25,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | General fund | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | General fund | $25,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | General fund | $25,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | General fund | $25,000 |
| Stars | General fund | $25,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Girls Inc of Carpinteria | General fund | $20,000 |
| Girls Inc of Santa Barbara | General fund | $20,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General fund | $20,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General fund | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Mithun
- Raymond O Mithun Jr
Questions people ask
Does Mithun Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mithun Family Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Mithun Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Mithun (Director) and Raymond O Mithun Jr (Director).
What does Mithun Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, disability and arts and culture.