MLC Family Foundation
MLC Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bennington, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing lists grants for church ministry support.
MLC Family Foundation at a glance
In short: MLC Family Foundation gave $25K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,975
- -35.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,921
- -30.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $39,445
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to MLC Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 12, Bennington, NE 68007-0012
Phone: (402) 475-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MLC Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tom Fox ($7K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (50%), New York (25%), and Nebraska (25%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How MLC Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 917% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $90K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Fox Palm Coast, FL | Church Ministry Support | $6,500 |
| Ed Mier Palm Coast, FL | Church Ministry Support | $6,000 |
| Ryan Parlegreco Omaha, NE | Church Ministry Support | $4,100 |
| Brandon Strange Tuxedo Park, NY | Church Ministry Support | $4,000 |
| Matt Mordecki Tuxedo Park, NY | Church Ministry Support | $800 |
| Aaron Purvis Wallkill, NY | Church Ministry Support | $500 |
| Delwin Prentis Omaha, NE | Church Ministry Support | $500 |
| Jake Ebel Patterson, NY | Church Ministry Support | $500 |
| Presley Young Tuxedo Park, NY | Church Ministry Support | $500 |
| Steve Greenlee Elkhorn, NE | Church Ministry Support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,445 | $1,882 | $28,142 | $24,975 | 13 | $24,975 | $1,536 | $2,725 |
| 2024 | $65,705 | $3,067 | $38,880 | $38,640 | 14 | $38,640 | $2,827 | $3,771 |
| 2023 | $101,518 | $107,319 | $92,046 | $90,316 | 35 | $90,316 | $2,134 | $3,298 |
| 2022 | $86,245 | $50,000 | $75,548 | $71,000 | 48 | $71,000 | — | $3,060 |
| 2021 | $111,793 | $168,526 | $56,733 | $49,500 | 24 | $49,500 | — | $1,326 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MLC Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The listed 2025 grant purposes are church ministry support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $24,975. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $6,500, with a median of $500. The largest reported grants were $6,500 and $6,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael S Clouse as president, Lynn R Hagedorn as secretary, and Paul M Sabus as director.
MLC Family Foundation is led by Michael S. Clouse, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael S. Clouse
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul M. Sabus
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn R. Hagedorn
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 MLC Family Foundation
How much does MLC Family Foundation give each year?
MLC Family Foundation gave $25K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 14 grants.
What is MLC Family Foundation's typical grant size?
MLC Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,921, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MLC Family Foundation give grants?
MLC Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Nebraska (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tuxedo Park, NY (3 grants), Omaha, NE (3 grants), Palm Coast, FL (2 grants) and Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does MLC Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on MLC Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church Ministry Support" (13 grants).
Who are MLC Family Foundation's largest grantees?
MLC Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tom Fox ($6,500), Ed Mier ($6,000) and Ryan Parlegreco ($4,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MLC Family Foundation?
MLC Family Foundation reported $39K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MLC Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The listed 2025 grant purposes are church ministry support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MLC Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MLC Family Foundation's EIN?
MLC Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2493203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does MLC Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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