Michael J Mungo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael J Mungo Foundation is a private foundation in Irmo, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$56.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
33% 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 | $2.2 million | 48 | $49.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 45 | $56.6 million |
How to apply
Michael J Mungo 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 Michael J Mungo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 42 | $2.3 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $260,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Carolina Community Foundati | Operating costs | $500,000 |
| USC Educational Foundation | Operating costs | $430,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | Operating costs | $360,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Operating costs | $150,000 |
| Homeless No More | Operating costs | $135,000 |
| Free Medical Clinic | Operating costs | $125,000 |
| Lexington Medical Center Foundation | Operating costs | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Operating costs | $100,000 |
| Providence Home | Operating costs | $75,000 |
| Hammond School | Operating costs | $50,000 |
| Palmetto Project | Operating costs | $45,500 |
| Columbia Urban League | Operating costs | $35,000 |
| Family Promise of the Midlands | Operating costs | $30,000 |
| Midlands Housing Alliance | Operating costs | $30,000 |
| Mission Lexington | Operating costs | $30,000 |
| Our Place of Hope | Operating costs | $30,000 |
| Universal Community Improvement | Operating costs | $30,000 |
| Welvista | Operating costs | $30,000 |
| Homeworks of America | Operating costs | $25,000 |
| Oliver Gospel Mission | Operating costs | $25,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Operating costs | $20,000 |
| Palmetto FDTN for Prev and Recreati | Operating costs | $20,000 |
| Columbia Museum of Art | Operating costs | $15,000 |
| Pawmetto Lifeline | Operating costs | $15,000 |
| Sharing God's Love | Operating costs | $15,000 |
| The Women's Shelter | Operating costs | $15,000 |
| Irmo Future Growth Corp | Operating costs | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross | Operating costs | $10,000 |
| Carolina Wildlife Care | Operating costs | $10,000 |
| Chapin Little Theater | Operating costs | $10,000 |
| Cmfa | Operating costs | $10,000 |
| Edventure | Operating costs | $10,000 |
| Leeza's Care Connection | Operating costs | $10,000 |
| Madelyn's Fund | Operating costs | $10,000 |
| Riverbanks Society | Operating costs | $10,000 |
| Youngs Chapel AME Church | Operating costs | $7,800 |
| Irmo Arbor Day | Operating costs | $7,275 |
| Dickerson Children's Adv Ctr | Operating costs | $5,000 |
| Midlands Tech College Foundation | Operating costs | $5,000 |
| Reconciliation Ministries | Operating costs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C Clawson
- M Stewart Mungo
- Steven W Mungo
- Elizabeth Deridder
- Matthew Mungo
Questions people ask
Does Michael J Mungo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael J Mungo Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Michael J Mungo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert C Clawson (Director), M Stewart Mungo (President), Steven W Mungo (Vice Preside) and Elizabeth Deridder (MGR & Secret) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Michael J Mungo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.