The M5 Family Foundation
The M5 Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Avon Lake, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $41K.
The M5 Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The M5 Family Foundation gave $53K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,500
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,563
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,002,665
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The M5 Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Resource Services ($15K). Together the top 8 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The M5 Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 111% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2024) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Resource Services Avon Lake, OH | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | Charitable Support | $11,500 |
| Blessing House Elyria, OH | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH | Educational Support | $5,000 |
| Lorain County Safe Harbor Genesis House Elyria, OH | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Fairytale Foundation Bay Village, OH | Charitable Support | $3,500 |
| DC Preservation League Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,002,665 | $93,651 | $55,532 | $52,500 | 8 | $52,840 | $40,959 | $47,749 |
| 2024 | $965,897 | $22,991 | $57,370 | $51,500 | 7 | $54,545 | $17,341 | $49,029 |
| 2023 | $1,005,070 | $57,747 | $53,324 | $51,875 | 9 | $52,566 | $21,789 | $49,465 |
| 2022 | $1,000,647 | $1,000,667 | $20 | — | — | — | $597 | $1,207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The M5 Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The M5 Family Foundation is led by Ryan S. Mifsud, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan S. Mifsud
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth K. Mifsud
Executive Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The M5 Family Foundation
How much does The M5 Family Foundation give each year?
The M5 Family Foundation gave $53K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 7 grants.
What is The M5 Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The M5 Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,563, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The M5 Family Foundation give grants?
The M5 Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elyria, OH (2 grants).
Does The M5 Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The M5 Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (7 grants).
Who are The M5 Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The M5 Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Resource Services ($15,000), University of Dayton ($11,500) and Blessing House ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The M5 Family Foundation?
The M5 Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The M5 Family Foundation's EIN?
The M5 Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1330315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 September 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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