Mielke Family Foundation Inc
Mielke Family Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Appleton, Wisconsin, formed in 1963. It makes grants in support of the charitable mission of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc., its supported organization.
Mielke Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mielke Family Foundation Inc gave $310K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $310,075
- +426.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +550.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,852
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,176,792
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mielke Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 4455 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: (920) 830-1290
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mielke Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thompson Center on Lourdes Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 62 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 3% to recipients in Colorado. Listed Wisconsin recipients were primarily in Appleton, with others in Green Bay and Menasha; the Colorado recipient was in Castle Rock.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $328K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $310K.
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Center on Lourdes Inc Appleton, WI | Recreation & Sports | $100,000 |
| Lawrence University Appleton, WI | Education | $53,171 |
| The Trout Museum of Art Appleton, WI | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $50,000 |
| Community Early Learning Center of the Fox Valley Appleton, WI | Human Services | $25,000 |
| The Building for Kids Appleton, WI | Youth Development | $15,000 |
| African Heritage Inc Appleton, WI | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region Green Bay, WI | Recreation & Sports | $10,000 |
| Newvoices Appleton, WI | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $10,000 |
| Tangu Utoto Foundation Limited Castle Rock, CO | International, Foreign Affairs | $10,000 |
| People of Progression Menasha, WI | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,176,792 | $998,922 | $469,991 | $310,075 | 13 | $978,854 |
| 2023 | $10,895,997 | $272,212 | $205,825 | $58,876 | 2 | $262,168 |
| 2022 | $10,059,551 | $685,389 | $453,015 | $328,262 | 15 | $212,701 |
| 2021* | $11,679,310 | $1,159,401 | $504,565 | $275,198 | 22 | $1,118,181 |
| 2020 | $9,302,595 | $2,720 | $254,321 | $141,558 | 10 | $-20,105 |
| 2019 | $9,868,266 | $336,177 | $413,405 | $293,500 | 9 | $330,177 |
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission as “making a difference by giving to our communities.” Its filing says its grants support the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region’s charitable mission and are consistent with grants made directly by that organization.
The 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported activities. The Thompson Center on Lourdes describes its work as providing people aged 50 and older opportunities for socialization, education, wellness, and meaningful collaboration. The Building for Kids describes its mission as inspiring discovery through intergenerational, play-based learning and exploration of the arts, sciences, and humanities. People of Progress describes a mission of collective liberation for African Americans to achieve their full potential and live safely in their communities. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center describes itself as a multicultural gathering place offering educational opportunities and presenting performing arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $310,075. Grants ranged from $5,636 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $100,000 to Thompson Center on Lourdes Inc.; $53,171 to Lawrence University; $50,000 to The Trout Museum of Art; $25,000 to Community Early Learning Center of the Fox Valley; and $15,000 to The Building for Kids. Other listed recipients included African Heritage Inc. ($10,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region ($10,000), NewVoices ($10,000), Tangu Utoto Foundation Limited ($10,000), People of Progress ($8,000), Appleton Area School District ($7,268), and Fox Cities Performing Arts Center ($6,000).
Grant recipients are expected to comply with the terms and conditions in their grant applications and agreements, including submitting progress or final reports as deemed appropriate by individual grantmaking committees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne West, David Plekenpol, Gregg Curry (secretary), Kevin Loomans (treasurer), Lee Allinger, Pam Gruner (president), Patrick Gill, Renee Ulman, Stephen Mielke, and Steve Grover as directors. The filing states that the board has appointed and elected directors, with appointed directors numbering at least one more than elected directors. Appointed directors are appointed by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.’s board or an authorized committee.
Mielke Family Foundation Inc is led by Pam Gruner, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pam Gruner
President & Director
President & Director → President, 2023
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne West
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Plekenpol
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Mielke
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Curry
Secretary & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Loomans
Treasurer & Director
Vice President, Treasurer & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Allinger
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Gill
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Ulman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Mielke
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Grover
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jarrad Bittner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Mielke
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Lindsay Johnson (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jane Dwyre Garton (2019–2020) — Past Director
- Former: John Mielke (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Larry Sobal (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Diane Hiekes (2019) — Past Director
- Former: Ed Grys (2019) — Past Director
- Former: Richard Calder (2019) — Past Director
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 Mielke Family Foundation Inc
How much does Mielke Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Mielke Family Foundation Inc gave $310K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $59K across 2 grants.
What is Mielke Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mielke Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,852, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mielke Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Mielke Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Appleton, WI (9 grants).
Does Mielke Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Mielke Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts, Culture & Humanities" (6 grants).
Who are Mielke Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mielke Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Thompson Center on Lourdes Inc ($100,000), Lawrence University ($53,171) and The Trout Museum of Art ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mielke Family Foundation Inc?
Mielke Family Foundation Inc reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $999K.
What does Mielke Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states its mission as “making a difference by giving to our communities.” Its filing says its grants support the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region’s charitable mission and are consistent with grants made directly by that organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mielke Family Foundation Inc?
Mielke Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mielke Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mielke Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6074258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mielke Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mielke-family-foundation-inc-morg_9dacc72f35e94bbdb249bda7123bd05c
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