Mirapaul Foundation

WILMETTE, IL EIN: 34-1602913

Mirapaul Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1988 and headquartered in Wilmette, Illinois. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on grantmaking to charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.9M

+10.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$320K

-1.8% YoY

Grant Count

+18.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-16.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mirapaul Foundation reported a distributable amount of $189K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, Mirapaul Foundation supports projects in the following areas:

General purpose and general fund projects
Education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Capital campaigns and infrastructure improvements
Specialized initiatives including the Susan Fairbrook Playwrite Fund and projects honoring specific individuals

Grantmaking

The foundation made 35 additional grants totaling $227,000 in 2024.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Mirapaul Foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

California $475K (27%)

Pennsylvania $473K (27%)

Illinois $423K (24%)

New York $158K (9%)

District of Columbia $128K (7%)

Ohio $22K (1%)

Texas $20K (1%)

Arizona $10K (1%)

+9 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Missouri North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas

Cities

AkronAnnapolis JunctionAshevilleAustinBirminghamBostonBrooklynChicacoChicagoClevelandDallasDecaturDuquesneEvanstonFlagstaffGlencoeGlenwoodIndianapolisKansas CityKnoxville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:

Total Assets: $3,911,157
Total Revenues: $316,173
Total Expenses: $360,656
Total Giving: $320,000

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2023:

Total Assets: $3,550,000
Total Revenues: $149,278
Total Expenses: $384,550

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,911,157	$3,551,616	$3,583,769
Revenue	$316,173	$149,278	$153,606
Expenses	$360,656	$384,550	$414,737
Qualifying Distributions	$320,630	$328,250	$358,384
Net Investment Income	$283,007	$114,069	$115,194
Distributable Amount	$188,557	$184,485	$212,407

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

212 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Directions ($55,000), Direct Relief International ($20,000), Fame Center ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
412 FOOD RESCUE PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$10,000
54 BELOW NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSE	$500
ABORTION CARE NETWORK WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL PURPOSE	$5,000
ACLU FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL PURPOSE	$10,000
ARTIST IMAGE RESOURCE (AIR) PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$5,000
ASHEVILLE WATCHDOG ASHEVILLE, NC	IN HONOR OF PETER HERBERT ""DUFF"" LEWIS	$1,000
BIKE PGH PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$10,000
BROADWAY INSPIRATIONAL VOICES NEW YORK, NY	IN HONOR OF ANGELA GROVEY	$4,000
CARE FOR REAL CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL PURPOSE	$4,000
CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA	$12,000 CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART; $2,500 WARHOL MUSEUM; $5,000 FRIENDS OF THE CARNEGIE INT'L	$19,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
EVAN D MIRAPAUL	TRUSTEE	1	—
MATTHEW R MIRAPAUL	TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 1189 Wilmette Ave # 102 Wilmette, IL 60091-2719

Phone: 330-762-9785

EIN: 34-1602913

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mirapaul Foundation fund?

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, Mirapaul Foundation supports projects in the following areas: • General purpose and general fund projects • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Capital campaigns and infrastructure improvements • Specialized initiatives including the Susan Fairbrook Playwrite Fund and projects honoring specific individuals

How do I apply for a grant from Mirapaul Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $500–$75,000 • Recent annual giving: $320,000 (2024) • Number of grants: 40 grants made in 2024 **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • New Directions / Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program: $55,000 (Service Van) • FAME Center: $20,000 (Capital Campaign) • Rails To Trails Conservancy: $15,000 (General Purpose) The foundation made 35 additional grants totaling $227,000 in 2024.

Where does Mirapaul Foundation make grants?

Mirapaul Foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York.

What size grants does Mirapaul Foundation award?

In 2024, Mirapaul Foundation awarded 52 grants totaling $320K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mirapaul Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mirapaul Foundation reported a distributable amount of $189K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.