Miezin Foundation Tr 052997
Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $360K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K.
Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 at a glance
In short: Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,700
- -38.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,850
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,850
- Total assets
- $359,734
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Upbound ($2K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $4K (2024) to $11K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upbound Kansas City, KS | support care of people in need | $2,160 |
| St Alphonsus Church Prospect Heights, IL | support catholic church activities | $1,540 |
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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 | $359,734 | $-12,036 | $43,831 | $3,700 | 2 | $13,700 | — | $12,612 |
| 2023 | $401,551 | $72,135 | $44,402 | $6,010 | 4 | $16,010 | $43,743 | $11,330 |
| 2022 | $420,085 | $77,058 | $28,192 | $4,580 | 4 | $14,580 | $12,578 | $12,277 |
| 2021 | $304,487 | $44,024 | $17,521 | $4,660 | 5 | $14,660 | $44,516 | $18,250 |
| 2020 | $351,624 | $32,529 | $41,503 | $10,660 | 8 | — | $32,493 | $16,431 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Miezin Foundation Tr 052997's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gay Adams Miezin
Trustee
Truster → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Robert J. Miezin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Robert J Miezin (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Miezin Foundation Tr 052997
How much does Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 give each year?
Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 4 grants.
How large is Miezin Foundation Tr 052997?
Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 reported $360K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 operate?
Miezin Foundation Tr 052997 has awarded grants in Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, New York.
What is Miezin Foundation Tr 052997's EIN?
Miezin Foundation Tr 052997's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7191632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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