Kurt and Katie Mungenast
Kurt and Katie Mungenast is a private foundation based in Ballwin, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $155,500, primarily to organizations in Missouri.
Kurt and Katie Mungenast at a glance
In short: Kurt and Katie Mungenast gave $156K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Missouri. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,500
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,958
- +35.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $690,041
- -15.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kurt and Katie Mungenast
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing instructs applicants to submit a written application describing the charitable activity and purpose of the funds requested. It lists no restrictions or limits on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadline.
- Deadline
- No submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Kurt Mungenast
Mailing address: 13720 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011
Phone: (314) 288-2820
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kurt and Katie Mungenast funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Louis University High School ($59K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 39 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 3% to recipients in Illinois, and 3% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kurt and Katie Mungenast open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 441% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2022) to $310K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University High School Saint Louis, MO | General Fund | $59,000 |
| Loyola Academy of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Caritas Connections Inc St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Lindbergh Schools Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Army Aviation Heritage Foundation a St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Greater St Louis Council BSA St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Pedal the Cause Olivette, MO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight Central Inc Kansas City, MO | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club If Alton Inc Alton, IL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Triangle, VA | General Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $690,041 | $20,423 | $159,732 | $155,500 | 12 | $159,732 | $18,243 | $36,230 |
| 2023 | $812,794 | $266,106 | $168,196 | $162,500 | 17 | $168,196 | $16,106 | $37,203 |
| 2022 | $708,746 | $66,059 | $118,953 | $116,000 | 7 | $118,953 | $6,361 | — |
| 2021 | $767,031 | $1,072,830 | $310,338 | $310,000 | 3 | $310,338 | $1,695 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kurt and Katie Mungenast reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Loyola Academy of St. Louis describes itself as a Catholic, Jesuit school serving boys whose progress may be impeded by economic or social circumstances. Caritas Connections says it provides food, clothing, personal care items, and other supplies to local nonprofit agencies serving people in need. Pedal the Cause says it funds cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Other grantees describe work that includes scholarships and teacher grants (Lindbergh Schools Foundation), charitable flights for healthcare and humanitarian purposes (Angel Flight Central), and holiday toys for economically disadvantaged children (Marine Toys for Tots Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $155,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $59,000, with a median grant of $6,250.
Its largest 2024 grants included $59,000 to Saint Louis University High School, $25,000 to Loyola Academy of St. Louis, $20,000 to Caritas Connections Inc, and $10,000 each to Lindbergh Schools Foundation and Army Aviation Heritage Foundation A. Other listed awards included $7,500 to Greater St Louis Council BSA; $5,000 each to Pedal the Cause, Angel Flight Central Inc, Boys & Girls Club IF Alton Inc, and Marine Toys for Tots Foundation; $3,000 to St Gerard Majella Catholic Church; and $1,000 to ALS Association. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general fund or general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kurt Mungenast as president, Katie Mungenast as treasurer, and Anthony J Soukenik as secretary.
Kurt and Katie Mungenast is led by Kurt Mungenast, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kurt Mungenast
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Soukenik
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Mungenast
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Kurt and Katie Mungenast
How much does Kurt and Katie Mungenast give each year?
Kurt and Katie Mungenast gave $156K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $163K across 17 grants.
What is Kurt and Katie Mungenast's typical grant size?
Kurt and Katie Mungenast's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $12,958, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kurt and Katie Mungenast that year got $7K on average.
Where does Kurt and Katie Mungenast give grants?
Kurt and Katie Mungenast gives mostly in Missouri: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (8 grants).
Does Kurt and Katie Mungenast give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kurt and Katie Mungenast's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kurt and Katie Mungenast's largest grantees?
Kurt and Katie Mungenast's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Louis University High School ($59,000), Loyola Academy of St Louis ($25,000) and Caritas Connections Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kurt and Katie Mungenast?
Kurt and Katie Mungenast reported $690K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kurt and Katie Mungenast fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Loyola Academy of St. Louis describes itself as a Catholic, Jesuit school serving boys whose progress may be impeded by economic or social circumstances. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kurt and Katie Mungenast?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kurt and Katie Mungenast's EIN?
Kurt and Katie Mungenast's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2776966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Kurt and Katie Mungenast accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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