Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust
The Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. It supports charitable organizations through grants and states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust gave $71K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Illinois. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,900
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- Average grant
- $2,532
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $469,493
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (16 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (47% 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 Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Fox Court West, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: (312) 953-0201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evans Scholars ($13K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois received 47% of grant dollars, Michigan 20%, Florida 10%, Indiana 8% and Minnesota 7%. The listed grants also included recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 28 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- Giving grew 124% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 302% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $71K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Golf, IL | General Fund | $12,500 |
| Rush Alzheimers Disease Chicago, IL | General Fund | $12,000 |
| Share Foundation Rolling Prairie, IN | General Fund | $6,000 |
| St Marys of the Lake Parish New Buffalo, MI | General Fund | $5,800 |
| St Mathews House Chicago, IL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Fund | $4,500 |
| Youth Haven Rives Junction, MI | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Notre Dame College Prep Niles, IL | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Association New York, NY | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Grace Place Naples, FL | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $469,493 | $78,278 | $74,422 | $70,900 | 28 | $70,900 | $74,756 | $23,440 |
| 2021 | $435,866 | $102,129 | $34,739 | $31,650 | 17 | $31,650 | $58,107 | — |
| 2020 | $401,088 | $95,859 | $47,825 | $45,550 | 16 | — | $21,606 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $23K 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 mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 recipients included organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education and research; Youth Haven says it helps disadvantaged youth through learning experiences in a safe Christian environment; and Chikaming Open Lands says it works to preserve open space and the natural character of Berrien County.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in support of people with disabilities, women and families, adults with mental illness, basic needs, and Latino communities. These descriptions are the grantees’ own missions, not stated focus areas of the trust.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 28 grants totaling $70,900. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $12,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $12,500 to Evans Scholars and $12,000 to Rush Alzheimers Disease, both for general fund purposes. Other notable grants were $6,000 to Share Foundation, $5,800 to St Marys of the Lake Parish, $5,000 to St Mathews House, $4,500 to Mayo Clinic and $4,000 to Youth Haven.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Miske and Sherri Miske as trustees.
Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Miske
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sherri Miske
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust
How much does Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust give each year?
Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust gave $71K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,532, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust give grants?
Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust's top state is Illinois, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (20%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (8 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Evans Scholars ($12,500), Rush Alzheimers Disease ($12,000) and Share Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust?
Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust reported $469K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 recipients included organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust's EIN?
Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-7000541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Miske Family Irrevocable Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/miske-family-irrevocable-charitable-trust-morg_a4ac8a247d2c487cba83738a8fccdf27
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