Mehle Family Foundation Inc
Mehle Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $23,900 to charitable organizations.
Mehle Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mehle Family Foundation Inc gave $24K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Florida. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,900
- +46.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,406
- +55.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $34,389
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mehle Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2207 Viewpoint Dr Apt 3623, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (239) 495-5923
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mehle Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was RMHC of Mid-Missouri ($5K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (35%), Missouri (33%), North Carolina (8%), New York (8%), and Virginia (6%). The listed recipients also included organizations in Colorado, Minnesota, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mehle Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 314% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $31K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RMHC of Mid-Missouri Columbia, MO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Cafe of Life Inc Bonita Springs, FL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Central Missouri Food Bank Columbia, MO | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW FL Naples, FL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $2,000 |
| St Matthews House Naples, FL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse Inc Naples, FL | General Fund | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross Alexandria, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,389 | $466 | $25,113 | $23,900 | 17 | $23,900 | — | $7,622 |
| 2023 | $31,249 | $427 | $17,662 | $16,275 | 18 | $16,275 | — | $6,699 |
| 2022 | $36,185 | $10,416 | $19,289 | $16,317 | 17 | $16,317 | $7,665 | $6,921 |
| 2021 | $45,058 | $29,050 | $34,096 | $31,422 | 19 | $31,422 | $27,363 | $8,531 |
| 2020 | $50,104 | $10,577 | $17,305 | $15,572 | 16 | — | $9,630 | $8,555 |
| 2019 | $56,832 | $6,443 | $24,970 | $23,472 | 16 | — | $5,759 | $7,296 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mehle Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include food assistance, housing and homelessness services, health, religion, and the arts. These are examples of the grantees’ work, not a stated foundation mission.
For example, St. Matthew’s House describes its work as helping people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction find a path from crisis to contribution. Gulfshore Playhouse says it aims to be a leading professional theater in Southwest Florida while developing its education department. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $23,900. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the larger awards were $5,000 to RMHC of Mid-Missouri and $2,000 each to Café of Life, Central Missouri Food Bank, Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW FL, Samaritan’s Purse, St. Matthew’s House, and Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Gulfshore Playhouse received $1,500.
Other reported 2024 awards included $1,000 each to the American Red Cross, Compassion International, New Horizons, and St. Jude Research. Operation Smile, Bentley Village Foundation, and Steve Rummler Hope Network each received $500, $500, and $100, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas C. Mehle as chairman and treasurer, Lynette J. Mehle as secretary, and Mark D. Mehle, Mary Katherine Mehle, Cheryl L. Martin-Baumann, and Craig A. Van Matre as directors.
Mehle Family Foundation Inc is led by Douglas C. Mehle, Chairman & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas C. Mehle
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cheryl L. Martin-Baumann
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Craig A. Van Matre
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark D. Mehle
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Katherine Mehle
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lynette J. Mehle
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Mehle Family Foundation Inc
How much does Mehle Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Mehle Family Foundation Inc gave $24K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 18 grants.
What is Mehle Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mehle Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,406, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mehle Family Foundation Inc that year got $750 on average.
Where does Mehle Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Mehle Family Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (33%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (5 grants) and Columbia, MO (3 grants).
Does Mehle Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mehle Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mehle Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mehle Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include RMHC of Mid-Missouri ($5,000), Cafe of Life Inc ($2,000) and Central Missouri Food Bank ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mehle Family Foundation Inc?
Mehle Family Foundation Inc reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mehle Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include food assistance, housing and homelessness services, health, religion, and the arts. These are examples of the grantees’ work, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mehle Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Mehle Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mehle Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1871823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Mehle Family Foundation Inc 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
(7)
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 July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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