Michael J Mungo Foundation
The Michael J Mungo Foundation is a private foundation based in Irmo, South Carolina. In 2024, it reported 45 grants totaling $2,571,575 to charitable organizations, primarily in South Carolina.
Michael J Mungo Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael J Mungo Foundation gave $2.6M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in South Carolina. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,571,575
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,146
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $34,382,816
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (12 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (90% 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 Michael J Mungo Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 441 Western Lane, Irmo, SC 29063
Phone: (803) 414-7125
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael J Mungo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Carolina Community Foundati ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 234 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 10% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael J Mungo Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 45 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $2.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Carolina Community Foundati Columbia, SC | Operating Costs | $500,000 |
| USC Educational Foundation Columbia, SC | Operating Costs | $430,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands Columbia, SC | Operating Costs | $360,000 |
| American Cancer Society Charlotte, NC | Operating Costs | $150,000 |
| Homeless No More Columbia, SC | Operating Costs | $135,000 |
| Free Medical Clinic Columbia, SC | Operating Costs | $125,000 |
| Lexington Medical Center Foundation West Columbia, SC | Operating Costs | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operating Costs | $100,000 |
| Providence Home Columbia, SC | Operating Costs | $75,000 |
| Hammond School Columbia, SC | Operating Costs | $50,000 |
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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 | $34,382,816 | $5,188,984 | $2,991,130 | $2,571,575 | 45 | $2,640,879 | $4,838,734 | $2,608,669 |
| 2023 | $33,162,964 | $3,853,205 | $2,460,522 | $2,173,941 | 48 | $2,246,808 | $3,639,491 | $2,139,087 |
| 2022 | $30,561,317 | $3,059,453 | $2,403,699 | $2,023,038 | 45 | $2,186,742 | $2,842,496 | $2,078,234 |
| 2021 | $30,110,865 | $4,150,603 | $2,285,021 | $2,044,817 | 49 | $2,107,528 | $3,953,110 | $2,233,567 |
| 2020 | $28,835,390 | $2,450,256 | $1,891,510 | $1,651,570 | 47 | — | $1,985,739 | $1,776,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael J Mungo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M 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 include support for community, health, housing, education, and humanitarian organizations. For example, United Way of the Midlands says it connects people and resources to improve quality of life in the Midlands, including through health care access, student success, and support for people in crisis. Homeless No More says it works with homeless and at-risk families toward independent lives, while Free Medical Clinic says it provides no-cost health care to community residents who cannot pay and lack health insurance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $2,571,575. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest listed grants included $500,000 to Central Carolina Community Foundation, $430,000 to USC Educational Foundation, and $360,000 to United Way of the Midlands, each for operating costs. Other notable grants included $150,000 to American Cancer Society, $135,000 to Homeless No More, and $125,000 to Free Medical Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert C Clawson and Matthew Mungo as directors; M Stewart Mungo as president; Steven W Mungo as vice president; and Elizabeth Deridder as manager and secretary.
Michael J Mungo Foundation is led by M. Stewart Mungo, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. Stewart Mungo
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Mungo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert C. Clawson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Deridder
Manager & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$65K (2024)
Steven W. Mungo
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beth Deridder (2020–2023) — Manager & Secretary
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 $65K, to Elizabeth Deridder (MGR & Secret).
Frequently asked questions about Michael J Mungo Foundation
How much does Michael J Mungo Foundation give each year?
Michael J Mungo Foundation gave $2.6M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 48 grants.
What is Michael J Mungo Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael J Mungo Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $57,146, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael J Mungo Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Michael J Mungo Foundation give grants?
Michael J Mungo Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (28 grants), Irmo, SC (4 grants), Lexington, SC (3 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does Michael J Mungo Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael J Mungo Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael J Mungo Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael J Mungo Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Carolina Community Foundati ($500,000), USC Educational Foundation ($430,000) and United Way of the Midlands ($360,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael J Mungo Foundation?
Michael J Mungo Foundation reported $34.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael J Mungo Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for community, health, housing, education, and humanitarian organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael J Mungo Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael J Mungo Foundation's EIN?
Michael J Mungo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4203429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael J Mungo 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michael J Mungo Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-j-mungo-foundation-morg_656c8c25d9e043b08139fb5b396ff1e8
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