Spiro B & Patricia Culver Mitsos Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Spiro B & Patricia Culver Mitsos Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbia, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$648,836
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $66,500 the year before.
20% 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 | $25,000 | 17 | $624,418 |
| 2024 | $66,500 | 15 | $644,611 |
| 2025 | $52,500 | 15 | $648,836 |
How to apply
Spiro B & Patricia Culver Mitsos Foundation Inc 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 Spiro B & Patricia Culver Mitsos Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 14 | $52,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Evansville | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Evansville Museum | General operating support | $11,500 |
| Easter Seals | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Indiana State University Foundation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Evansville | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Evansville Philharmonic | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Arc of Evansville | General operating support | $1,000 |
| United Way | General operating support | $1,000 |
| YWCA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Evsc Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Evansville Rescue Mission | General operating support | $500 |
| Old Dam Community Band | General operating support | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operating support | $500 |
| Willard Library | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia S Mitsos
- Linda S Wright
- Manina M Charnes
- Lisa N Collins
Questions people ask
Does Spiro B & Patricia Culver Mitsos Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spiro B & Patricia Culver Mitsos Foundation Inc give?
$52,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Spiro B & Patricia Culver Mitsos Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia S Mitsos (President), Linda S Wright (Vice-President), Manina M Charnes (Director) and Lisa N Collins (Secretary).
What does Spiro B & Patricia Culver Mitsos Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.