The Mick Foundation
The Mick Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. In filing year 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $104,500 to charitable organizations; its filing states that it only contributes to organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501(c)(3) or as public charities.
The Mick Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mick Foundation gave $105K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Tennessee. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,500
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,038
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $1,918,215
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (76% 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 The Mick Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists John Mick as the contact. Form and materials are listed as N/A, and the filing states that awards are restricted to charitable organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501(c)(3) or as public charities. The filing also states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: John Mick
Mailing address: 5106 Yale Court, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 373-2470
Website: https://www.mickfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Kentucky ($25K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 66 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For filing year 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 24% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mick Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $91K (2023) to $236K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Harding Academy Nashville, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement Nashville, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Brentwood, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Our Church Ministries College Grove, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Brentwood, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Brentwood Historic Commission Brentwood, TN | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Able Youth Nashville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Agape Nashville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Team Chad Franklin, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,918,215 | $146,999 | $225,699 | $104,500 | 13 | $104,500 | $140,358 | $117,271 |
| 2023 | $2,002,880 | $91,286 | $190,248 | $91,000 | 14 | $91,000 | $84,839 | $110,016 |
| 2022 | $2,101,769 | $85,389 | $226,153 | $116,000 | 13 | $116,000 | $78,177 | $118,849 |
| 2021 | $2,243,021 | $262,120 | $324,857 | $223,000 | 13 | $223,000 | $254,014 | $135,409 |
| 2020 | $2,309,630 | $155,034 | $332,687 | $235,500 | 13 | — | $143,696 | $127,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K 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 2024 grants include support for education, cancer patients and their families, and youth programs, among other charitable organizations. Harding Academy describes its mission as educating and inspiring young people to become thoughtful, creative lifelong learners and responsible, caring citizens. Team Chad says it provides essential support to cancer patients and families experiencing financial hardship during treatment. Able Youth describes its mission as creating independent youths who are defying the odds.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $104,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $7,000. Notable recipients included the University of Kentucky ($25,000), Harding Academy ($10,000), Junior Achievement ($10,000), Muscular Dystrophy Association ($10,000), Our Church Ministries ($10,000), and Special Olympics ($10,000). Team Chad and Able Youth each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roger E Mick, Barbara D Mick, John R Mick, and Jennifer Mick McKenzie as directors.
The Mick Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John R. Mick
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Barbara D. Mick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mick McKenzie
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger E. Mick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to John R Mick (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Mick Foundation
How much does The Mick Foundation give each year?
The Mick Foundation gave $105K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 14 grants.
What is The Mick Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,038, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mick Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Mick Foundation give grants?
The Mick Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (6 grants) and Brentwood, TN (4 grants).
Does The Mick Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Mick Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are The Mick Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Kentucky ($25,000), Harding Academy ($10,000) and Junior Achievement ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mick Foundation?
The Mick Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mick Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, cancer patients and their families, and youth programs, among other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mick Foundation?
The filing lists John Mick as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mick Foundation's EIN?
The Mick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1491417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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
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Grantable. (2026). The Mick Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mick-foundation-morg_78ac3af308fa434882a8985d44fecf0c
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