Material Handling Industry
MHI (Material Handling Industry) is a trade association headquartered in Charlotte, NC that serves as the industry organization making supply chains work. The organization hosts major signature events including ProMat, MODEX, and the Annual Conference that bring together supply chain professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers. MHI provides industry groups, educational programs, leadership development, and community networks for supply chain and material handling professionals at all career levels across North America and internationally.
Material Handling Industry at a glance
In short: Material Handling Industry gave $523K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $174K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $523,300
- +810.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $174,433
- +506.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $205,000
- Total assets
- $85,651,042
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Material Handling Industry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Material Handling Education Foundation Inc ($312K). Together the top 3 received $523K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Material Handling Industry gives
- Giving grew 1027% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2021) to $523K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $523K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Material Handling Education Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | Scholarship Program | $312,300 |
| American Logistics Aid Network Auburndale, FL | Support for Logistic Service Aid | $205,000 |
| Queen City Robotics Alliance Charlotte, NC | Competition Sponsorship | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,651,042 | $32,854,382 | $25,396,055 | $523,300 | 3 | $784,478 |
| 2023 | $69,148,655 | $34,881,550 | $24,517,395 | $57,500 | 2 | $1,773,576 |
| 2022 | $56,063,459 | $24,661,107 | $19,306,489 | $68,600 | 4 | $873,790 |
| 2021 | $47,683,626 | $9,373,813 | $11,488,595 | $46,450 | 2 | $1,635,073 |
| 2020 | $47,906,820 | $19,242,178 | $16,951,847 | $224,250 | 10 | $363,992 |
About Material Handling Industry
Based on IRS filings
Material Handling Industry is a public charity, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $523K. Net investment income was $784K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Material Handling Industry is led by John Paxton, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 13 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Paxton
CEO
COO & CEO Designate → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$370K (2020) → $598K (2024)
Brian Reh
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Jensen
Chairman
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loretta Barter
Director of Hr
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$157K (2024)
Melissa Auer
Senior Director of Exhibitor Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$155K (2024)
Patrick Davison
Director of Standards
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$154K (2024)
Arthur H. Stroyd Jr.
General Counsel & Director
Director & General Counsel → General Counsel, 2021
General Counsel → General Counsel & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Wood
Director
Chair → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Becker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin O'Neill
Director
President → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Fox
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Danek-Akey
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian C. Neuwirth
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Minghini
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Norheim
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Cabot
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Miller
Chief Marketing Officer
Vice President of Marketing → Chief Marketing Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $292K (2024)
Christian Dow
Executive Vice President Industry Leadership & Workforce Development
Executive Vice President of Membership → Executive Vice President Industry Leadership & Workforce Development, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$240K (2020) → $320K (2024)
Christy Dula
Chief Experience & Digital Tech Officer
Chief Digital Officer → Chief Experience & Digital Tech Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$206K (2020) → $346K (2024)
Daniel McKinnon
Chief Exhibitions Officer
Executive Vice President of Exhibitions → Chief Exhibitions Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$284K (2020) → $384K (2024)
Michael Laurent
Vice President of Finance
Vice President Finance → Vice President of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$142K (2021) → $133K (2024)
Michael Mikitka
Executive Vice President of Education
Executive Vice President of Werc → Executive Vice President of Education, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$251K (2021) → $276K (2024)
Greg Baer
Vice President Sales
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$350K (2023) → $389K (2024)
Gray Murray
Vice President of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Paul Trainor
Exhibit Sales Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$236K (2024)
Eddie Murphy
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Steve Diebold (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: George W. Prest (2020–2021) — Former Mhi CEO
- Former: David Young (2020) — Director
- Former: E. Larry Strayhorn (2020) — Director
- Former: Gregg E. Goodner (2020) — Director
- Former: Gregory Baer (2020) — Director of Sales
- Former: Mike Laurent (2020) — Controller
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $598K, to John Paxton (CEO). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Material Handling Industry
How much does Material Handling Industry give each year?
Material Handling Industry gave $523K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $58K across 2 grants.
What is Material Handling Industry's typical grant size?
Material Handling Industry's median grant in 2024 was $205,000, and its average grant was $174,433, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Material Handling Industry give grants?
Material Handling Industry gives mostly in North Carolina: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does Material Handling Industry give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Material Handling Industry's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Material Handling Industry?
Material Handling Industry reported $85.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $32.9M.
What is Material Handling Industry's EIN?
Material Handling Industry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1596147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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