Mielle Cares Foundation Inc
To champion the mental health and well-being of preteens and teenagers by nurturing a positive and resilient mindset.
Mielle Cares Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mielle Cares Foundation Inc gave $75K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $37,500
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $3,258,562
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mielle Cares Foundation Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Mielle Cares Foundation Inc
Who Mielle Cares Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Chicago ($50K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2023) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Chicago Chicago, IL | Homecoming Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation Atlanta, GA | Homecoming Sponsorship | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,258,562 | $1,060,317 | $981,165 | $75,000 | 2 | $55,317 |
| 2024 | $3,175,217 | $2,000,000 | $420,499 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,578,216 | $2,001,333 | $423,117 | $55,000 | 3 | — |
About Mielle Cares Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mielle Cares Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Merrillville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mielle Cares Foundation Inc is led by Monique Rodriguez, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monique Rodriguez
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Jones
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Rodriguez
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernice Billups
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Borlabi
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Mielle Cares Foundation Inc
How much does Mielle Cares Foundation Inc give each year?
Mielle Cares Foundation Inc gave $75K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Mielle Cares Foundation Inc?
Mielle Cares Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does Mielle Cares Foundation Inc operate?
Mielle Cares Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois.
What is Mielle Cares Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mielle Cares Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1628301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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