Leonard J Mikulay Foundation
Leonard J Mikulay Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minnetonka, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $425K. Net investment income was $356K.
Leonard J Mikulay Foundation at a glance
In short: Leonard J Mikulay Foundation gave $425K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $424,500
- -67.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,750
- -61.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $5,328,416
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Leonard J Mikulay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Minnesota Assistance Council Vets ($205K across 3 grants). Together the top 4 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 34 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leonard J Mikulay Foundation gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2025) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MN Hundred Club Anoka, MN | Payment to assist in the operating expenses of Org | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council Vets Saint Paul, MN | Assist in Building of Dog Facility & future funds | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council Vets Saint Paul, MN | Home for the Holidays Campaign with WCCO TV | $100,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands Minneapolis, MN | Annual Gift to fund and provide for operating exps | $100,000 |
| Hearts and Hammers Saint Paul, MN | To support day to day activities of Organization | $19,500 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council Vets Saint Paul, MN | Mission Sponsor to Sponsor Servicewomen Golf Event | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,328,416 | $415,618 | $547,173 | $424,500 | 6 | $487,703 | $356,148 | $354,686 |
| 2024 | $5,459,971 | $533,588 | $1,412,585 | $1,294,500 | 7 | $1,296,689 | $477,692 | $347,107 |
| 2023 | $6,338,968 | $352,027 | $1,405,206 | $1,284,000 | 7 | $1,314,821 | $261,642 | $367,168 |
| 2022 | $7,287,711 | $172,374 | $1,371,624 | $1,265,000 | 8 | $1,286,496 | $954,116 | $411,702 |
| 2021 | $7,636,135 | $755,456 | $637,029 | $506,125 | 6 | $526,932 | $645,359 | $492,399 |
| 2020 | $7,771,701 | $209,932 | $564,413 | $450,000 | 3 | — | $593,280 | $451,747 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leonard J Mikulay Foundation reported a distributable amount of $355K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leonard J Mikulay Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M Misencik
Manager & Trustee
Manager → Manager & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $42K (2025)
Thomas Mikulay
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $42K, to James M Misencik (Manager and Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leonard J Mikulay Foundation
How much does Leonard J Mikulay Foundation give each year?
Leonard J Mikulay Foundation gave $425K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 7 grants.
What is Leonard J Mikulay Foundation's typical grant size?
Leonard J Mikulay Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $70,750, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leonard J Mikulay Foundation give grants?
Leonard J Mikulay Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (4 grants).
Does Leonard J Mikulay Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Leonard J Mikulay Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leonard J Mikulay Foundation's largest grantees?
Leonard J Mikulay Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Minnesota Assistance Council Vets ($205,000 across 3 grants), MN Hundred Club ($100,000) and Sharing and Caring Hands ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leonard J Mikulay Foundation?
Leonard J Mikulay Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $488K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $355K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Leonard J Mikulay Foundation's EIN?
Leonard J Mikulay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3026002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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