Mike's Kids
Mike's Kids is a private foundation based in Westlake, Ohio. Established in January 2005, it supports children with special needs and their families through assistance such as services, equipment, education, special care, and respite support.
Mike's Kids at a glance
In short: Mike's Kids gave $203K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $203,190
- +73.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +69.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,236
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,625
- Total assets
- $1,619,521
- -1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (90% 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 Mike's Kids
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says it accepts grant applications and provides an application for assistance for a special child. The 2025 filing says to contact Mike’s Kids and submit the grant application available on its website. It lists no award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing states that applications are due two weeks before a board meeting.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing states that applications are due two weeks before a board meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Mike'S Kids
Mailing address: 2 Equity Way Suite 110, Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: (440) 365-3115
Website: https://www.mikes-kids.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mike's Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hattie Larlham Center ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website states that grant applicants must be Ohio residents. In filing year 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; the remaining shares went to Texas (4%), New York (3%), Kentucky (2%), and Delaware (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mike's Kids open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2020) to $203K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hattie Larlham Center Mantua, OH | Annual Fundraiser-General Use | $17,500 |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Avon, OH | General Use-Annual Fundraiser | $16,500 |
| Elyria Catholic High School Elyria, OH | Designated for Special Education | $15,000 |
| Lawrence School Broadview HTS, OH | Hanna Becker Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Rising Start Academy Bay Village, OH | General Use | $15,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Cleveland, OH | General Use | $15,000 |
| Youth Challenge Westlake, OH | Annual Fundraiser-General Use | $15,000 |
| Blessing House Elyria, OH | General Use | $15,000 |
| Hattie Larlham Center Mantua, OH | Building a Legacy Capital Campaign | $12,500 |
| Murray Ridge Center Elyria, OH | General Use | $10,450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,619,521 | $196,402 | $227,167 | $203,190 | 22 | $210,767 | $80,002 | $124,724 |
| 2024 | $1,650,291 | $289,364 | $131,747 | $117,235 | 13 | $117,961 | $50,237 | $113,113 |
| 2023 | $1,492,681 | $57,344 | $142,823 | $128,508 | 19 | $127,056 | $41,577 | $102,034 |
| 2022 | $1,578,160 | $243,618 | $159,230 | $142,164 | 24 | $142,164 | $32,568 | $97,765 |
| 2021 | $1,493,772 | $414,825 | $125,296 | $110,732 | 17 | $110,732 | $24,504 | $93,420 |
| 2020 | $1,204,243 | $45,075 | $107,767 | $93,190 | 15 | — | $22,377 | $76,487 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mike's Kids reported a distributable amount of $125K 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
Mike’s Kids says its purpose is to assist children with physical or mental challenges, including learning disabilities, and their families. Its stated support includes equipment, education, treatment, medication, and respite care. It also describes sponsoring educational materials or seminars for parents of children with special needs and for medical providers on preventing or minimizing perinatal morbidity. The foundation says it provides direct financial assistance and funds other 501(c)(3) charities that advance these objectives.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Our Lady of the Wayside says it operates homes and programs for children and adults who are physically challenged. Youth Challenge says it brings together young people with physical disabilities and teen volunteers through adapted sports, recreation, and social-growth activities. Lawrence School says it uses diverse learning strategies to support students’ academic, personal, and social success. Blessing House describes its work as providing a temporary safe home for children of families in crisis and support for their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Mike’s Kids made 22 grants totaling $203,190. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $17,500, with a median of $8,624. Among the largest reported grants were $17,500 to Hattie Larlham Center for its annual fundraiser and general use; $16,500 to Our Lady of the Wayside for general use and its annual fundraiser; and $15,000 each to Elyria Catholic High School for special education, Lawrence School for Hanna Becker Scholarships, Rising Start Academy for general use, United Cerebral Palsy for general use, Youth Challenge for its annual fundraiser, and Blessing House for general use. Other grants included $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Cleveland for general use and $7,249 to Noah Acaro for a cubby bed and accessories for an individual.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael F. Becker as President/Trustee and Beverly J. Becker as Vice-President.
Mike's Kids is led by Michael F. Becker, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael F. Becker
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly J. Becker
Vice President
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mike's Kids
How much does Mike's Kids give each year?
Mike's Kids gave $203K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 13 grants.
What is Mike's Kids's typical grant size?
Mike's Kids's median grant in 2025 was $8,625, and its average grant was $9,236, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mike's Kids that year got $4K on average.
Where does Mike's Kids give grants?
Mike's Kids gives mostly in Ohio: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elyria, OH (4 grants), Mantua, OH (2 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Mike's Kids give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Mike's Kids's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mike's Kids's largest grantees?
Mike's Kids's largest 2025 grantees include Hattie Larlham Center ($30,000 across 2 grants), Our Lady of the Wayside ($16,500) and Elyria Catholic High School ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mike's Kids?
Mike's Kids reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mike's Kids fund?
Mike’s Kids says its purpose is to assist children with physical or mental challenges, including learning disabilities, and their families. Its stated support includes equipment, education, treatment, medication, and respite care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mike's Kids?
The foundation’s website says it accepts grant applications and provides an application for assistance for a special child. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mike's Kids's EIN?
Mike's Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2204553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mike's Kids funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mike-s-kids-morg_b711848524524c55b4c6a03950575031
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