Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262
Maihaugen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Wisconsin, that makes grants to 501(c) organizations. It is the legacy of Merrydelle and Howard May, who lived in Ephraim in Door County, Wisconsin, and named their cottage “Maihaugen,” loosely translated as “May House.”
Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 at a glance
In short: Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 gave $240K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $240,333
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,011
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,640,736
- +2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says proposals should be specific about purpose, amount, and how the funds fit the organization’s purpose. A one- to two-page proposal is sufficient; organizational financials and/or budgets are suggested, and applicants must include the organization’s IRS determination letter. The filing says the proposal letter must not exceed two pages and that applicants may write to the foundation for a brochure outlining the grant process. The filing states that awards are primarily for organizations in Door County and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, focused on historic preservation, cultural activities, and environmental issues.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s website lists November 17, 2025, as the deadline for 2025 grant applications and recommends that applicants who submitted proposals email to confirm receipt.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s website lists November 17, 2025, as the deadline for 2025 grant applications and recommends that…
- Contact
Application contact: Carolyn Burton
Mailing address: 8221 North Links Way, Fox Point, WI 53217
Phone: (414) 247-1255
Website: https://maihaugenfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wild Animal Sanctuary ($25K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Door County and southeastern Wisconsin, and Colorado, as areas where its grant recipients are based. In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 37% to Colorado, and 2% to New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2019) to $243K (2022). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, CO | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Wild Bear Nature Center Nederland, CO | Natural Education and | $25,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Education | $18,333 |
| Door County Memorial Hospital Foundation Sturgeon Bay, WI | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Domes Alliance Milwaukee, WI | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Door County Land Trust Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | Natural Resouce | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation Milwaukee, WI | Library | $10,000 |
| Boulder Food Rescue Boulder, CO | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Paragon Service Dogs Longmont, CO | Human Service Organization | $10,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center Milwaukee, WI | Education | $7,500 |
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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 | $4,640,736 | $388,491 | $288,761 | $240,333 | 30 | $242,358 | $342,088 | $256,058 |
| 2024 | $4,543,420 | $402,725 | $269,439 | $230,955 | 30 | $232,990 | $366,276 | $243,954 |
| 2023 | $4,410,693 | $266,650 | $249,908 | $217,000 | 33 | $219,025 | $100,241 | $229,624 |
| 2022 | $4,392,328 | $-11,526 | $291,889 | $243,000 | 41 | $245,025 | $49,281 | $233,751 |
| 2021 | $4,698,941 | $1,498,522 | $222,321 | $180,310 | 35 | $182,426 | $616,695 | $235,678 |
| 2020 | $3,426,677 | $473,583 | $210,341 | $176,180 | 27 | — | $246,719 | $177,669 |
| 2019 | $3,169,372 | $173,175 | $203,089 | $169,565 | 22 | — | $141,881 | $181,342 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 reported a distributable amount of $256K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated historical focus is on cultural and environmental organizations. Its filing describes its primary focus as organizations in Door County and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, working on historic preservation, cultural activities, and environmental issues.
Its 2025 grants also show support for education, library, humanitarian, and human-service purposes. Among its grantees, Wild Bear Nature Center describes its work as connecting people to nature through exploration and educational programs; Door County Land Trust describes its mission as preserving Door County’s lands and waters; and Milwaukee Public Library Foundation describes its role as supporting books, materials, programs, and library facilities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $240,333. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to Wild Animal Sanctuary and $25,000 to Wild Bear Nature Center; $18,333 to Historic Haymarket Milwaukee; and $15,000 each to Door County Memorial Hospital Foundation and Milwaukee Domes Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael R. Burton as president, Frances M. Burton as vice president, Carolyn Burton as secretary, and Alison Faulkner as treasurer.
Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 is led by Michael R. Burton, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael R. Burton
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Carolyn Burton
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2019) → $500 (2025)
Frances M. Burton
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Alison Faulkner
Treasurer
Bookkeeper → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Trust Point INC (2019–2023) — Investment Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $1K, to Michael R Burton (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262
How much does Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 give each year?
Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 gave $240K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $231K across 30 grants.
What is Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262's typical grant size?
Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,011, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 that year got $7K on average.
Where does Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 give grants?
Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 gives mostly in Wisconsin: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (14 grants), Sturgeon Bay, WI (3 grants), Boulder, CO (3 grants) and Nederland, CO (2 grants).
Does Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (8 grants) and "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262's largest grantees?
Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262's largest 2025 grantees include Wild Animal Sanctuary ($25,000), Wild Bear Nature Center ($25,000) and Historic Haymarket Milwaukee ($18,333), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262?
Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $256K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262 fund?
The foundation’s stated historical focus is on cultural and environmental organizations. Its filing describes its primary focus as organizations in Door County and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, working on historic preservation, cultural activities, and environmental issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262?
The foundation’s website says proposals should be specific about purpose, amount, and how the funds fit the organization’s purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262's EIN?
Maihaugen Foundation Inc Agency XXXXXX2262's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1857836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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