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The Mundt Foundation

Preselected recipients only Geneva, Nebraska · EIN 161685856

The Mundt Foundation is a private foundation in Geneva, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,527 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $16,465 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $117,969 the year before.

71% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$103,0006$2.1 million
2024$117,9698$2.4 million
2025$118,5277$2.6 million

How to apply

The Mundt 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Mundt Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Nebraska.

StateGrantsAmount
Nebraska3$61,465
Oregon1$21,062
Indiana1$15,000
Wyoming1$15,000
Wisconsin1$6,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
Columbus, NE
Exempt purposes$25,000
Trinity Lutheran School
Bend, OR
Exempt purposes$21,062
Peace Lutheran Church
Columbus, NE
Exempt purposes$20,000
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Geneva, NE
Exempt purposes$16,465
Mount Hope Lutheran School
Casper, WY
Exempt purposes$15,000
Association of Lutheran Church Musicians
Valparaiso, IN
Exempt purposes$15,000
Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School
Sheboygan, WI
Exempt purposes$6,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Mundt Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Mundt Foundation give?

$118,527 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $16,465.

Who runs The Mundt Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Dorothy Mundt (President/Treasurer), Carla A Mundt (Director), Phillip J Mundt (Director) and Heartland Trust Company (Trustee).

What does The Mundt Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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