Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation
Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff is a private foundation based in Salina, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $440,500, primarily to Kansas recipients. The foundation’s 2023 filing is marked as its final return and states that it merged with the Don C. and Florence M. McCune Foundation, transferring its equity by June 30, 2024; it therefore appears to have wound down as a separate grantmaker.
Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation at a glance
In short: Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation gave $441K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Kansas. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $440,500
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -24.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,184
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a written request to Sidney A. Reitz. Because the foundation’s 2023 filing is marked final and describes its merger, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Application contact: Sidney A Reitz
Mailing address: 119 W Iron Ave, Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 827-7251
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salina Presbyterian Manor Endowment Fund ($250K). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 84 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that Kansas organizations and pursuits are eligible, with preferential treatment for those in Salina and Saline County. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to Kansas recipients and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC; the filing also lists a recipient in Nebraska, accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $387K (2021) to $512K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $441K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salina Presbyterian Manor Endowment Fund Salina, KS | Preserving Legacies & Enriching Lives Campaign | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Salina Public Library Inc Salina, KS | Re-Imagining Library Project Youth Program Room | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Salina, KS | Homes for Salina Families | $25,000 |
| Rolling Hills Zoo Salina, KS | School & Educational Programs | $20,000 |
| Prairieland Market Salina, KS | "Building a Healthy Community" Building Campaign | $20,000 |
| Sylvan Senior Center Inc Sylvan Grove, KS | GRANT | $15,000 |
| Salina Regional Health Foundation Salina, KS | Maintenance of Park & Olivia's Playground | $10,000 |
| Kansas Mission Dental Charitable Foundation Topeka, KS | GRANT | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Central & Western Kansas | $5,000 |
| Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $829,424 | $559,448 | $440,500 | 19 | $481,000 | $769,078 | $496,870 |
| 2023 | $5,371,677 | $510,820 | $603,369 | $511,500 | 25 | $543,900 | $461,212 | $474,001 |
| 2022 | $5,464,226 | $766,775 | $557,329 | $462,500 | 17 | $490,850 | $709,416 | $548,295 |
| 2021 | $5,254,780 | $703,801 | $464,184 | $387,000 | 23 | — | $657,137 | $487,803 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $497K 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
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing describes a broad range of eligible charitable purposes, with particular emphasis on Kansas and preferential treatment for Salina and Saline County.
Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including senior services, health, food access, housing, arts, education, and community services. For example, Prairieland Market says its mission is to encourage healthy food choices and nutrition education and improve access to local, organic, and craft foods. Sylvan Senior Center says it provides services and programs promoting seniors’ well-being and community involvement. Salina Community Theatre says it enriches lives through theatrical programs and provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $440,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $250,000 to Salina Presbyterian Manor Endowment Fund for its “Preserving Legacies & Enriching Lives” campaign; $50,000 to Friends of the Salina Public Library for its youth program room project; $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity for homes for Salina families; and $20,000 each to Rolling Hills Zoo for school and educational programs and Prairieland Market for its building campaign. Other grants included $15,000 to Sylvan Senior Center and $10,000 each to Salina Regional Health Foundation and Kansas Mission Dental Charitable Foundation.
The 2023 filing says the board reviewed requests and selected recipient organizations and the timing of distributions. It lists written requests and no submission deadlines. These are filing-era instructions, not current application guidance: the same filing is marked final and describes the merger and transfer of equity by June 30, 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sidney A. Reitz as president and Susan N. Reitz as secretary/treasurer.
Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation is led by Sidney A. Reitz, President on every filing since 2021; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sidney A. Reitz
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $23K (2024)
Susan N. Reitz
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $23K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $23K, to Sidney a Reitz (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation
How much does Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation give each year?
Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation gave $441K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $512K across 25 grants.
What is Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation's typical grant size?
Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,184, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation give grants?
Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salina, KS (14 grants).
Does Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (3 grants).
Who are Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation's largest grantees?
Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Salina Presbyterian Manor Endowment Fund ($250,000), Friends of the Salina Public Library Inc ($50,000) and Habitat for Humanity ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing describes a broad range of eligible charitable purposes, with particular emphasis on Kansas and preferential treatment for Salina and Saline County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation?
The filing lists a written request to Sidney A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $497K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation's EIN?
Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2199154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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