MDM Foundation
MDM Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Island, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $870K. Net investment income was $22K.
MDM Foundation at a glance
In short: MDM Foundation gave $870K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $174K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $869,813
- +2683.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $173,963
- +3240.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (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 MDM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Grand Island Community Foundation ($818K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $870K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 33 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How MDM Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2931% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2019) to $870K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted Use in the Operations of the Foundation. | $816,876 |
| Third City Christian Church Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted Use in the Operations of the Church. | $37,000 |
| Hope Harbor Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted use in the operations of the homeless shelter. | $10,000 |
| Epic Discovery Center Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted Use in the Operations of the Project. | $5,000 |
| Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Grand Island, NE | Unrestricted Use in the Operations of the Foundation. | $937 |
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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 | — | $105,501 | $874,703 | $869,813 | 5 | $869,813 | $22,069 | $33,494 |
| 2024 | $625,223 | $83,511 | $36,078 | $31,250 | 6 | $31,250 | $30,865 | $32,387 |
| 2023 | $583,807 | $63,997 | $33,082 | $28,900 | 6 | $28,900 | $61,494 | $30,054 |
| 2022 | $550,786 | $97,245 | $32,488 | $28,700 | 8 | $28,700 | $21,224 | $28,144 |
| 2021 | $485,795 | $120,263 | $29,036 | $26,000 | 8 | $26,000 | $18,328 | $24,469 |
| 2020 | $398,274 | $108,592 | $19,877 | $17,400 | 7 | — | $7,267 | $16,586 |
| 2019 | $302,176 | $18,418 | $16,242 | $14,065 | 6 | — | $17,176 | $16,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MDM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MDM Foundation is led by Brian A. Mustion, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian A. Mustion
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela S. Mustion
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather S. Fishler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob J. Fishler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel M. Mettenbrink
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey C. Mettenbrink
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about MDM Foundation
How much does MDM Foundation give each year?
MDM Foundation gave $870K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 6 grants.
What is MDM Foundation's typical grant size?
MDM Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $173,963, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MDM Foundation give grants?
MDM Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Island, NE (5 grants).
Does MDM Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of MDM Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are MDM Foundation's largest grantees?
MDM Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Grand Island Community Foundation ($817,813 across 2 grants), Third City Christian Church ($37,000) and Hope Harbor ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How much is MDM Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, MDM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is MDM Foundation's EIN?
MDM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2717461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work MDM Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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