MCP Charitable Foundation
MCP Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 27 grants totaling $84,542 to charitable organizations.
MCP Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: MCP Charitable Foundation gave $85K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Virginia. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,542
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,131
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,250,636
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (36% 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 MCP Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 320 West Grand Avenue Suite 301, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Phone: (715) 423-5720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MCP Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Leadership Institute ($20K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Virginia (36%) and the District of Columbia (22%), followed by Wisconsin (11%), Michigan (7%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is MCP Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $85K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Watch Inc Washington, DC | Operations | $14,903 |
| The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Operations | $14,903 |
| Americans for Prosperity Foundation Arlington, VA | Operations | $5,080 |
| The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Operations | $5,080 |
| Camp Five Museum Foundation Inc Laona, WI | Operations and Improvements | $5,000 |
| Ashland University Ashland, OH | Support Ashbrook Center | $3,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation St. Paul, MN | Operations | $3,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy Midland, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Operations | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,250,636 | $109,412 | $104,135 | $84,542 | 27 | $86,042 | $105,660 | $101,366 |
| 2024 | $1,209,214 | $109,225 | $88,879 | $69,606 | 19 | $73,690 | $45,121 | $79,745 |
| 2023 | $1,153,945 | $165,298 | $84,894 | $69,836 | 17 | $71,523 | $61,971 | $73,851 |
| 2022 | $1,103,541 | $6,719 | $83,966 | $70,000 | 23 | $72,158 | $39,552 | $75,823 |
| 2021 | $1,180,788 | $-83,767 | $85,657 | $75,207 | 19 | — | $50,879 | $67,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MCP Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $101K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Judicial Watch Inc. describes its work as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law. The Camp Five Museum Foundation says it preserves Wisconsin’s logging history and educates the public about natural resources. Ashland University describes itself as a comprehensive private university guided by its Christian heritage, while Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation describes its work as supporting people and communities affected by substance use and mental-health conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $84,542. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $14,903, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $14,903 each to Judicial Watch Inc. and The Leadership Institute, both for operations; $5,080 each to Americans for Prosperity Foundation and The Leadership Institute, both for operations; and $5,000 to Camp Five Museum Foundation for operations and improvements. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Ashland University to support its Ashbrook Center and $3,000 each to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Hillsdale College, Mackinac Center for Public Policy, and Prager University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dudley D Pierce as president; Andrew G Pierce and Phillip Prange as vice presidents; and Mary C Pierce as secretary.
MCP Charitable Foundation is led by Dudley D. Pierce, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dudley D. Pierce
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrew G. Pierce
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary C. Pierce
Secretary Tr
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Tr, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Phillip Prange
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Keith Pierce (2022–2023) — Vice President & Assistant Se
- Former: Melissa P. Demopoulos (2021) — Vice President & Assistant Se
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 MCP Charitable Foundation
How much does MCP Charitable Foundation give each year?
MCP Charitable Foundation gave $85K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 19 grants.
What is MCP Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
MCP Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,131, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MCP Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does MCP Charitable Foundation give grants?
MCP Charitable Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Wisconsin (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does MCP Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on MCP Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (24 grants).
Who are MCP Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
MCP Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Leadership Institute ($19,983 across 2 grants), Judicial Watch Inc ($14,903) and Americans for Prosperity Foundation ($7,080 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MCP Charitable Foundation?
MCP Charitable Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (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 MCP Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Judicial Watch Inc. describes its work as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MCP Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MCP Charitable Foundation's EIN?
MCP Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1419756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does MCP Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). MCP Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcp-charitable-foundation-morg_2ce2577e1f2e4100b37540f6e7e35f91
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