Miter Charitable Foundation
The MITER Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2015 through MI Windows and Doors, it supports local and national organizations and community needs.
Miter Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Miter Charitable Foundation gave $1.9M across 273 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Pennsylvania. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,923,826
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 273
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,047
- -18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,144
- Total assets
- $15,265,935
- +34.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (106 of 216, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (42% 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 Miter Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes charitable contributions only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Graduating high school seniors may apply for the separate scholarship program online; its rules specify an application deadline and require application responses, an essay and proof of enrollment for payment.
- Review Cycle
- April 24, 2026, for the 2026 scholarship application.
- Deadline
- April 24, 2026, for the 2026 scholarship application.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2550 Interstate Drive 400, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 365-3300
Website: https://miterfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Miter Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Four Diamonds ($257K). Together the top 10 received $873K.
Organizations only. It also paid 57 grants to individuals ($292,194), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,082 grants of 1,108 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania (42%), Arizona (13%), California (8%), Illinois (7%) and New York (5%). Its website describes support for local and national organizations and communities across America.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 273 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Miter Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 106 of 216 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 117% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 707% 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 $750K (2020) to $2.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 273 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Four Diamonds State College, PA | 20-Thon, 21-Thon and Penn State Sports | $257,260 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $236,194 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Camp Donation, Annual Pledge, Golf Outing Support | $177,350 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Chicago, IL | Support of Children and Their Families | $123,766 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc Washington, DC | Support of Breast Cancer Awareness | $68,500 |
| Support the Enlisted Project San Diego, CA | Support | $57,000 |
| Simon's Heart Conshohocken, PA | Sponsorship | $50,500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY | Mental Health Awareness Support | $50,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Support of Breast Cancer Awareness | $40,000 |
| Children's Flight of Hope Raleigh, NC | Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $15,265,935 | $7,418,600 | $4,025,118 | $1,923,826 | 273 | $3,943,528 | $352,416 | $557,965 |
| 2023 | $11,360,880 | $5,825,490 | $3,208,136 | $2,072,815 | 239 | $3,166,062 | $211,109 | $403,992 |
| 2022 | $8,266,802 | $5,772,891 | $2,494,754 | $1,537,924 | 187 | $2,458,760 | $97,191 | $279,739 |
| 2021 | $5,611,424 | $4,197,700 | $1,552,907 | $885,503 | 166 | $1,524,657 | $76,945 | $202,120 |
| 2020 | $2,819,096 | $1,455,004 | $1,057,668 | $750,366 | 243 | — | $18,979 | $111,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miter Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $558K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance communities by providing “windows of opportunity for a better tomorrow.” Its website describes four areas of focus: local communities, veterans and active-duty military families, children and their families, and people affected by cancer. Its community work includes food and clothing drives, volunteering, fundraising for local individuals and families, and disaster-relief partnerships.
Examples of supported organizations include Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation, which says it raises funds to help Phoenix Children’s Hospital advance pediatric medicine and provide care for children and families; Ronald McDonald House Global, which says it provides services to remove barriers and strengthen families when children need healthcare; and Support the Enlisted Project, which says it assists junior active-duty enlisted members, recently discharged veterans, and their families facing financial crises. Homes for Our Troops says it builds and donates specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.
The foundation also reports direct charitable activities that include donations through outreach committees to benefit their communities and donations to help conquer childhood cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 273 grants totaling $1,923,826. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $257,260, with a median of $1,144. Examples include $257,260 to Four Diamonds for 20-THON, 21-THON and Penn State sports; $236,194 to various individuals for medical assistance; $177,350 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation for a camp donation, annual pledge and golf outing support; and $123,766 to Ronald McDonald House Charities for support of children and their families.
The foundation also reports a scholarship for graduating high school seniors pursuing postsecondary education. The 2026 program offers $1,000 scholarships to 100 applicants. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5; selection is based on application responses and an essay, with emphasis on volunteerism. Scholarship funds are paid to the recipient’s designated college, university, technical or trade school after proof of enrollment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matt DeSoto as chairman; Kelly Neiderer as treasurer; David Truskey as secretary; and Mike DeSoto, Paul Gary, Steve Rehman and Stan Sullivan Joined 124 as directors.
Miter Charitable Foundation is led by Matt Desoto, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Desoto
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Desoto
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Gary
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Rehman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Sullivan Joined
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Truskey
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Neiderer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Miter Charitable Foundation
How much does Miter Charitable Foundation give each year?
Miter Charitable Foundation gave $1.9M across 273 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 239 grants.
What is Miter Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Miter Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,144, and its average grant was $7,047, across 273 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Miter Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Miter Charitable Foundation give grants?
Miter Charitable Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (13%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Prescott, AZ (10 grants), Harrisburg, PA (10 grants), Millersburg, PA (9 grants) and Temecula, CA (9 grants).
Does Miter Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 273 grants with a stated purpose on Miter Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (67 grants), "Scholarship" (56 grants) and "Community Support" (41 grants).
Who are Miter Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Miter Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Four Diamonds ($257,260), Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation ($177,350) and Ronald McDonald House Charities ($123,766), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 57 grants to individuals ($292,194), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Miter Charitable Foundation?
Miter Charitable Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $558K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Miter Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance communities by providing “windows of opportunity for a better tomorrow.” Its website describes four areas of focus: local communities, veterans and active-duty military families, children and their families, and people affected by cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miter Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes charitable contributions only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Miter Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Miter Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2381136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Miter Charitable Foundation 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.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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