Mickelson Media Foundation Inc
Mickelson Media Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $130K.
Mickelson Media Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mickelson Media Foundation Inc gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,100
- +33.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,050
- +33.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,050
- Total assets
- $1,057,427
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mickelson Media Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Numas Haus ($100K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mickelson Media Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 144% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 229% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Numas Haus New ULM, MN | For General Support of Organization | $100,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation San Francisco, CA | For General Support of Organization | $100 |
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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 | $1,057,427 | $134,946 | $104,748 | $100,100 | 2 | $102,600 | $130,373 | $44,799 |
| 2023 | $1,159,295 | $-43,624 | $79,114 | $75,000 | 2 | $77,425 | $8,266 | $48,993 |
| 2022 | $1,378,915 | $-49,624 | $107,765 | $100,000 | 3 | $102,305 | — | $59,678 |
| 2021 | $1,212,520 | $169,968 | $48,985 | $41,000 | 3 | $43,266 | $168,049 | $53,098 |
| 2020 | $964,770 | $182,251 | $84,690 | $81,000 | 5 | — | $180,789 | $36,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mickelson Media Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mickelson Media Foundation Inc is led by Thor Mickelson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thor Mickelson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindi Beth Johnson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denny Olson
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dagni Lee (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Dennis Olson (2020–2022) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mickelson Media Foundation Inc
How much does Mickelson Media Foundation Inc give each year?
Mickelson Media Foundation Inc gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 2 grants.
How large is Mickelson Media Foundation Inc?
Mickelson Media Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Mickelson Media Foundation Inc operate?
Mickelson Media Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Minnesota.
What is Mickelson Media Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mickelson Media Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2530419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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