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Mickelson Media Foundation is a private corporation based in SAINT PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. The principal officer is Thor Mickelson. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $528K in 2011 to $1.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Mickelson Media Foundation has made 11 grants totaling $316K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $41K in 2021 to $75K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $200K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $85K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mickelson Media Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN.
Mickelson Media Foundation has distributed a total of $316K across 11 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $85K.
Mickelson Media Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mickelson Media Foundation is headquartered in SAINT PAUL, MN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Olson | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thor Mickelson | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cindi Beth Johnson | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$316K
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Theater CompanyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | New Ulm, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| New Ulm Area FoundationFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | New Ulm, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| German American InstituteFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Kaleo CenterFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | New Brighton, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Brown County Historical SocietyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | New Ulm, MN | $1K | 2021 |