Mike's Kids
Accepts applications
Mike's Kids is a private foundation in Westlake, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,190 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $8,624 and the largest $17,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$203,190
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$8,624
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $117,235 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $123,326 | 19 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $117,235 | 13 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $203,190 | 22 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mike's Kids 2 Equity Way Suite 110, Westlake, OH 44145 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 365-3115 |
| What to submit | Grant application which is available on website |
| Deadlines | Two weeks before a board meeting |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mike's Kids funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 17 | $182,994 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,249 |
| New York | 2 | $6,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,447 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hattie Larlham Center | Annual fundraiser-general use | $17,500 |
| Our Lady of the Wayside | General use-annual fundraiser | $16,500 |
| Elyria Catholic High School | Designated for special education | $15,000 |
| Lawrence School | Hanna becker scholarships | $15,000 |
| Rising Start Academy | General use | $15,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy | General use | $15,000 |
| Youth Challenge | Annual fundraiser-general use | $15,000 |
| Blessing House | General use | $15,000 |
| Hattie Larlham Center | Building a legacy capital campaign | $12,500 |
| Murray Ridge Center | General use | $10,450 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of | General use | $10,000 |
| Individual | Cubby bed & accessories for indiv | $7,249 |
| Adam and Noah Ribakow | Summer camp 2025 for two indiv | $6,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children | General use | $5,000 |
| Camp Cheerful | General use | $5,000 |
| Camp Sunshine of Aurora | General use | $5,000 |
| Save Our Children | General use | $5,000 |
| Mad Kicks | General use | $5,000 |
| Individual | Safety gates for indiv | $4,044 |
| Individual | Tutoring services for indiv | $2,000 |
| Individual | Ultimate kit plus for indiv | $1,447 |
| A Leg to Stand on | General use | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael F Becker
- Beverly J Becker
Questions people ask
Does Mike's Kids accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Two weeks before a board meeting.
How much does Mike's Kids give?
$203,190 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $8,624.
Who runs Mike's Kids?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael F Becker (President/Tr) and Beverly J Becker (Vice-Preside).
What does Mike's Kids fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.