Middleground Capital Charitable
Middleground Capital Charitable is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2025, it reported 25 grants totaling $342,220, with listed awards supporting organizations in Kentucky and several other states.
Middleground Capital Charitable at a glance
In short: Middleground Capital Charitable gave $342K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Kentucky. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $342,220
- -34.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,689
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,560
- Total assets
- $44,940
- +498.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (14 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (94% 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 Middleground Capital Charitable
- 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: 1500 Aristides Boulevard, Lexington, KY 40511-1319
Phone: (810) 845-4016
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Middleground Capital Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Kentucky Gaton College of Business ($200K). Together the top 10 received $332K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 87 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 4% to recipients in Washington, DC, 2% to New York, and 1% to Virginia; the filing also lists Florida at 0%. These percentages are reported as given and may reflect rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Middleground Capital Charitable open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 25 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $333 first-time, $8K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2023) to $523K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $342K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Gaton College of Business Lexington, KY | Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Lexington Center Corp Lexington, KY | Operating Support | $50,015 |
| YMCA of Central Kentucky Lexington, KY | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass Lexington, KY | Operating Support | $11,095 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Inc Lexington, KY | Opertaing Support | $10,000 |
| Norton's Children's Hospital Foundation Louisville, KY | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Betty's Brave & Beautiful Hearts Foundation Georgetown, KY | Operating Support | $7,515 |
| Generations Grow Network Inc Independence, KY | Operating Support | $5,695 |
| Food Bank of New York City New York, NY | Operating Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,940 | $379,764 | $342,330 | $342,220 | 25 | $342,315 | $1,799 |
| 2024 | $7,506 | $492,941 | $549,927 | $522,986 | 45 | $549,927 | $2,753 |
| 2023 | $64,492 | $100,000 | $35,508 | $33,998 | 17 | $35,508 | $1,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Middleground Capital Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, community events, health, and human services. For example, Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass describes its mission as preparing students to succeed in a global economy; MATHCOUNTS says it provides math programs for middle school students; and Lexington Children’s Museum describes its work as creating a hands-on learning environment that inspires curiosity. Lexington Center Corporation says it enhances communities through shared experiences and hosted more than 450 live events over the past year.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $342,220. Grants ranged from $34 to $200,000, with a median of $1,560. The largest awards included $200,000 to the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business, $50,015 to Lexington Center Corporation, $20,000 to YMCA of Central Kentucky, $12,500 to the American National Red Cross, and $11,095 to Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass. The listed purposes for these grants were operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Madelyn Tutewiler as president, Alicia Motomura as secretary, and Mike Bridge and David Walden as directors.
Middleground Capital Charitable is led by Madelyn Tutewiler, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Madelyn Tutewiler
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Walden
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bridge
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Motomura
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dave Wagner (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Lauren Mulholland (2023–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Middleground Capital Charitable
How much does Middleground Capital Charitable give each year?
Middleground Capital Charitable gave $342K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $523K across 45 grants.
What is Middleground Capital Charitable's typical grant size?
Middleground Capital Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,560, and its average grant was $13,689, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Middleground Capital Charitable that year got $19K on average.
Where does Middleground Capital Charitable give grants?
Middleground Capital Charitable gives mostly in Kentucky: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (9 grants), Georgetown, KY (3 grants), Louisville, KY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Middleground Capital Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Middleground Capital Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Middleground Capital Charitable's largest grantees?
Middleground Capital Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include University of Kentucky Gaton College of Business ($200,000), Lexington Center Corp ($50,015) and YMCA of Central Kentucky ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Middleground Capital Charitable?
Middleground Capital Charitable reported $45K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $342K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Middleground Capital Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, community events, health, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Middleground Capital Charitable?
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 Middleground Capital Charitable's EIN?
Middleground Capital Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3733826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Middleground Capital Charitable 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Middleground Capital Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/middleground-capital-charitable-morg_ef543dfd565e44fd95b96187f93eb775
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