MMG Foundation Inc
MMG Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kimberly, Wisconsin. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in areas including scholarships, arts and culture, community services, child care, housing, and the YMCA.
MMG Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: MMG Foundation Inc gave $793K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Wisconsin. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $793,300
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,341
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,149,714
- -41.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (97% 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 MMG Foundation Inc
- 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: 702 Eisenhower Drive Suite B, Kimberly, WI 54136
Phone: (920) 830-1234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MMG Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Community Foundation Fox Valley Region Inc ($161K). Together the top 10 received $686K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 177 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining reported shares were 1% each for Iowa, New York, and California; Illinois accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is MMG Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 39 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $767K (2021) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $793K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Fox Valley Region Inc Appleton, WI | Scholarship Fund | $161,000 |
| Northern Sky Theatre Fish Creek, WI | Capital Campaign | $126,250 |
| Door County YMCA Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | Capital Campaign | $120,000 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance Egg Harbor, WI | Play It Forward Campaign | $70,900 |
| Northern Door Children's Center Sister Bay, WI | General Fund | $55,000 |
| Third Avenue Playhouse Sturgeon Bay, WI | Capital Campaign | $40,000 |
| Lawrence University Appleton, WI | Lawrence Fund | $38,100 |
| Peninsula Players Fish Creek, WI | Preservation Fund | $29,000 |
| Uu Fellowship of Door County Sister Bay, WI | PLEDGE | $25,700 |
| Door County Housing Partnership Baileys Harbor, WI | Housing Partnership Pledge | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,149,714 | $76,941 | $876,305 | $793,300 | 39 | $793,300 | $32,485 | $55,536 |
| 2023 | $1,949,078 | $1,489,613 | $909,379 | $841,350 | 32 | $841,350 | $1,363,262 | $30,534 |
| 2022 | $1,368,844 | $399,147 | $903,512 | $826,250 | 37 | $826,250 | $341,693 | $88,065 |
| 2021 | $1,873,209 | $510,211 | $849,731 | $767,100 | 35 | $767,100 | $435,579 | $127,012 |
| 2020 | $2,212,729 | $340,844 | $1,123,609 | $1,076,133 | 34 | — | $301,277 | $134,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MMG Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational, cultural, and community organizations. For example, the Door County YMCA says its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Third Avenue Playhouse says it inspires community connections and sparks dialogue through professional theatre, while Door County Housing Partnership says it works to create a stable supply of permanently affordable housing for year-round residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $793,300. Grants ranged from $500 to $161,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest awards included $161,000 to The Community Foundation Fox Valley Region for a scholarship fund, $126,250 to Northern Sky Theatre for a capital campaign, $120,000 to Door County YMCA for a capital campaign, and $70,900 to Birch Creek Music Performance for its Play It Forward campaign.
Other 2024 awards included $55,000 to Northern Door Children’s Center for its general fund, $40,000 to Third Avenue Playhouse for a capital campaign, $20,000 to Door County Housing Partnership for a housing partnership pledge, and $17,000 to Door Community Auditorium for its annual fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia Stiehl as president, Daniel J Peterich as treasurer, and Judith A Kantelberg as secretary.
MMG Foundation Inc is led by Cynthia Stiehl, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Stiehl
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Peterich
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith A. Kantelberg
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William D. Calkins (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 MMG Foundation Inc
How much does MMG Foundation Inc give each year?
MMG Foundation Inc gave $793K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $841K across 32 grants.
What is MMG Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
MMG Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $20,341, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MMG Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does MMG Foundation Inc give grants?
MMG Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sturgeon Bay, WI (11 grants), Fish Creek, WI (5 grants), Appleton, WI (4 grants) and Ephraim, WI (4 grants).
Does MMG Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of MMG Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Campaign" (3 grants).
Who are MMG Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
MMG Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Community Foundation Fox Valley Region Inc ($161,000), Northern Sky Theatre ($126,250) and Door County YMCA Inc ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MMG Foundation Inc?
MMG Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $793K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MMG Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educational, cultural, and community organizations. For example, the Door County YMCA says its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MMG Foundation Inc?
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 MMG Foundation Inc's EIN?
MMG Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6571237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does MMG Foundation Inc 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 October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). MMG Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mmg-foundation-inc-morg_dcffa69e16904ab7b1ca4dbc52e49e2e
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