Mitten Foundation Inc
Mitten Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Rockford, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $67K.
Mitten Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mitten Foundation Inc gave $67K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,664
- +71.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,111
- +100.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,274
- Total assets
- $21,531
- -54.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mitten Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GR Park Projects - Richmond Park ($50K). Together the top 6 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mitten Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $67K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GR Park Projects - Richmond Park Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $50,000 |
| Autism Support of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $4,720 |
| Comprehensive Therapy Center Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $3,611 |
| Catherine's Health Center Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $2,936 |
| Arts in Motion Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $2,711 |
| Early Bird Books Grand Rapids, MI | Donation | $2,686 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,531 | $59,475 | $85,045 | $66,664 | 6 | $66,664 |
| 2023 | $47,101 | $72,067 | $58,585 | $38,870 | 7 | $38,870 |
| 2022 | $33,619 | $68,488 | $76,896 | $55,841 | 8 | $55,841 |
| 2021 | $42,027 | $62,352 | $49,786 | $41,259 | 7 | $41,259 |
| 2020 | $29,461 | $79,604 | $64,775 | $44,275 | 6 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mitten Foundation Inc is led by Dana Mate, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Mate
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Andrus
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Max Trierweiler
Treasurer
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 Mitten Foundation Inc
How much does Mitten Foundation Inc give each year?
Mitten Foundation Inc gave $67K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 7 grants.
What is Mitten Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mitten Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,274, and its average grant was $11,111, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mitten Foundation Inc give grants?
Mitten Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (6 grants).
Does Mitten Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Mitten Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Mitten Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mitten Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include GR Park Projects - Richmond Park ($50,000), Autism Support of Kent County ($4,720) and Comprehensive Therapy Center ($3,611), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mitten Foundation Inc?
Mitten Foundation Inc reported $22K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $59K.
What is Mitten Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mitten Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3353083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Mitten Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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