Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc
Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. It supports charitable organizations, with its 2024 filing describing 12 grants to exempt organizations around the Madison, Wisconsin area.
Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc gave $307K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $307,000
- +55.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,583
- +55.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $2,538,227
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3139 Vinburn Road, Sun Prairie, WI 53590-9362
Phone: (608) 834-8844
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($95K across 4 grants). Together the top 9 received $307K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 66 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its grants as supporting charitable organizations around the Madison, Wisconsin area. In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 16% to recipients in Missouri. The filing lists Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Kansas City, Missouri, with its grant purpose specified as work carried out in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 133% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% 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 $132K (2021) to $307K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie Education Foundation Sun Prairie, WI | Program Funding | $55,000 |
| Catholic Charities Madison, WI | The Beacon - Day Resource Center Food | $50,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Work Carried Out in WI | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Football Indoor Practice Facility Fund | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Human Oncology Innovative Therapies Research Fund | $25,000 |
| Sunshine Place Sun Prairie, WI | Spirit of Giving Program | $22,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | American Family Children's Hospital Greatest Need Fund | $15,000 |
| Gilda's Club Madison Middleton, WI | Program Funding | $10,000 |
| Tellurian Inc Madison, WI | Program Funding | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Dane County Madison, WI | 2024 Annual Campaign - Program Funding | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,538,227 | $222,322 | $321,854 | $307,000 | 12 | $307,553 | $212,445 | $179,684 |
| 2023 | $2,638,324 | $257,636 | $206,780 | $197,000 | 12 | $197,000 | $98,801 | $157,975 |
| 2022 | $2,587,468 | $208,956 | $160,953 | $148,000 | 14 | $148,000 | $65,839 | $173,537 |
| 2021 | $2,539,465 | $236,958 | $140,374 | $132,000 | 12 | $132,000 | $79,568 | $154,881 |
| 2020 | $2,442,881 | $226,815 | $160,729 | $153,500 | 16 | — | $70,803 | $135,134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $180K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in education, charitable services, Christian athletics, health research, youth and community programs, and services related to substance use, mental illness, and homelessness. For example, the Sun Prairie Education Foundation says its mission is to enhance educational opportunities in the Sun Prairie Area School District, while Sunshine Place says it provides services addressing essential needs through community engagement and partnerships. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $307,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $55,000, with a median of $18,500. Notable awards included $55,000 to Sun Prairie Education Foundation, $50,000 each to Catholic Charities, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and University of Wisconsin Foundation, and $22,000 to Sunshine Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Mielcarek as president, Beth Mielcarek as vice president-treasurer, and Rebecca Nelson as secretary.
Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc is led by Timothy A. Mielcarek, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy A. Mielcarek
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth A. Mielcarek
Vp-Treasurer
Vice President Treasurer → Vp-Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Nelson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc
How much does Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc gave $307K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $197K across 12 grants.
What is Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,500, and its average grant was $25,583, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (8 grants) and Sun Prairie, WI (2 grants).
Does Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Funding" (4 grants).
Who are Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Wisconsin Foundation ($95,000 across 4 grants), Sun Prairie Education Foundation ($55,000) and Catholic Charities ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc?
Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $308K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $180K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in education, charitable services, Christian athletics, health research, youth and community programs, and services related to substance use, mental illness, and homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mielcarek Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2008964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mielcarek 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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