Muchnic Foundation
Muchnic Foundation is a private foundation based in Atchison, Kansas. It reported 86 grants totaling $587,000 in 2025, supporting organizations whose work includes arts, environmental protection, animal care, community projects, education, and humanitarian services.
Muchnic Foundation at a glance
In short: Muchnic Foundation gave $587K across 86 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Kansas. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $587,000
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 86
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,826
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,506,159
- +7.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (11 of 86, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Muchnic Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says there is no particular form; applicants should provide the purpose of the application, and large brochures are not helpful. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- October 31.
- Deadline
- October 31.
- Contact
Application contact: David C Mize
Mailing address: 1404 Hawk Parkway Suite 319, Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: (719) 339-8679
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Muchnic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atchison Art Association ($73K). Together the top 10 received $233K.
Grant Size Distribution
396 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 388 grants of 396 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas (29%), Colorado (15%), New York (15%), Missouri (10%), and California (6%). The grants included support for organizations in Atchison, Kansas, and Montrose, Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Muchnic Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 86 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $408K (2023) to $587K (2025). In 2025 it made 86 grants totaling $587K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atchison Art Association Atchison, KS | Societal Benefit | $72,500 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League Washington, DC | Wild Land Protection | $20,000 |
| Montrose Community Foundation Montrose, CO | Societal Benefit | $20,000 |
| Paws Lynnwood, WA | Sheltering and Veterinary Care | $20,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | Societal Benefit | $20,000 |
| Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club Montrose, CO | Societal Benefit | $15,000 |
| Oxfam America Boston, MA | Societal Benefit | $15,000 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | Societal Benefit | $15,000 |
| Atchison Humane Society Atchison, KS | Societal Benefit | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,506,159 | $978,461 | $726,656 | $587,000 | 86 | $678,024 | $941,587 | $652,129 |
| 2024 | $3,254,500 | $881,378 | $587,162 | $490,000 | 82 | $554,595 | $852,946 | $578,522 |
| 2023 | $2,960,365 | $411,227 | $556,039 | $407,500 | 72 | $529,596 | $453,121 | $535,120 |
| 2022 | $3,105,573 | $555,914 | $616,766 | $510,000 | 79 | $567,659 | $525,995 | $558,882 |
| 2021 | $3,168,612 | $906,512 | $590,378 | $482,625 | 77 | — | $878,662 | $560,864 |
| 2020 | $2,851,614 | $441,443 | $520,135 | $427,500 | 78 | — | $425,905 | $521,585 |
| 2019 | $2,933,904 | $613,873 | $629,944 | $513,431 | 79 | — | $592,125 | $528,164 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Muchnic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $652K for 2025 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included purposes classified as societal benefit, environmental work, wild land protection, sheltering and veterinary care, and medical practice and research.
Among its grantees, the Atchison Art Association says its mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of art through education, exhibitions, and outreach. Earthjustice describes itself as an environmental law organization working to protect health and wildlife, preserve places, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. The Montrose Community Foundation says it connects charitable donors to community causes and promotes community projects and partnerships. Other supported organizations include schools and scholarship organizations: Miss Porter’s School says it educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful, and ethical global citizens; Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy says it develops young women to use their voices, succeed in college, and lead impactful lives; and the Children’s Scholarship Fund says it provides scholarships to children in need and supports expanded educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 86 grants totaling $587,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $72,500, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $72,500 to the Atchison Art Association, $25,000 to Earthjustice, and $20,000 each to the Alaska Wilderness League, Montrose Community Foundation, and PAWS. Other reported grants included $20,000 to the Robin Hood Foundation and $15,000 each to the Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club, Oxfam America, and USA for UNHCR.
The Atchison Art Association says it promotes the understanding and value of art through education, exhibitions, and outreach. The Alaska Wilderness League says it works to protect Alaska’s wild lands and waters by building support for federal policy action. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David C. Mize as president and Anne Mize and Daphne Nan Muchnic as directors.
Muchnic Foundation is led by David C. Mize, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David C. Mize
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Mize
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daphne Nan Muchnic
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sharon Meier (2019–2021) — Secretary-Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Muchnic Foundation
How much does Muchnic Foundation give each year?
Muchnic Foundation gave $587K across 86 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $490K across 82 grants.
What is Muchnic Foundation's typical grant size?
Muchnic Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,826, across 86 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Muchnic Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Muchnic Foundation give grants?
Muchnic Foundation's top state is Kansas, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atchison, KS (16 grants), Kansas City, MO (14 grants), New York, NY (9 grants) and Montrose, CO (7 grants).
Does Muchnic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 86 grants with a stated purpose on Muchnic Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Societal Benefit" (47 grants), "Educational" (18 grants) and "Medical Practice and Research" (4 grants).
Who are Muchnic Foundation's largest grantees?
Muchnic Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Atchison Art Association ($72,500), Earthjustice ($25,000) and Alaska Wilderness League ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Muchnic Foundation?
Muchnic Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $678K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $652K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Muchnic Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included purposes classified as societal benefit, environmental work, wild land protection, sheltering and veterinary care, and medical practice and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Muchnic Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Muchnic Foundation's EIN?
Muchnic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6102818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Muchnic Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Muchnic Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/muchnic-foundation-morg_1899949c8f3846d899022b1c8d83ce1d
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