The Mirer Family Foundation Inc
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 15 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $12K.
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Mirer Family Foundation Inc gave $16K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,101
- -35.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,073
- -65.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $73,491
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (73% 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 Mirer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($6K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mirer Family Foundation Inc gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 473% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $39K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Private Research University | $5,823 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart Elkhart, IN | Children's Programs | $3,644 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities San Diego, CA | Caring for Citically Ill Children | $1,040 |
| Crossroads United Way Elkhart, IN | General | $1,000 |
| Goshen Gridiron Club Goshen, IN | Children's Sports Programs | $1,000 |
| Cathedral Catholic High School San Diego, CA | Education Programs | $675 |
| Curebound San Diego, CA | Cancer Research | $520 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | Providing Food | $500 |
| Outlaw Assistance Team Tuxedo Park, NY | General | $500 |
| Urban Street Angels San Diego, CA | Ending Youth Homelessness | $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 | $73,491 | $16,460 | $21,024 | $16,101 | 15 | $18,702 | $12,438 | $3,951 |
| 2024 | $78,055 | $22,574 | $35,501 | $24,926 | 8 | $24,926 | $11,437 | $5,042 |
| 2023 | $98,048 | $111,183 | $40,238 | $35,253 | 6 | $35,253 | $54,683 | $3,647 |
| 2022 | $27,103 | $15,247 | $45,119 | $38,897 | 9 | $38,897 | $932 | $4,845 |
| 2021 | $56,975 | $24,448 | $11,555 | $4,125 | 2 | $4,125 | $4,412 | $5,793 |
| 2020 | $44,082 | $26,829 | $24,888 | $16,840 | 17 | — | $3,539 | $3,729 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mirer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc is led by Richard Mirer, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Mirer
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Swihart
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Mirer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Mirer
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Demoff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Mirer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mirer Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Mirer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc gave $16K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 8 grants.
What is The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,073, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mirer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants), Elkhart, IN (2 grants) and Goshen, IN (2 grants).
Does The Mirer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Research" (3 grants).
Who are The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($5,823), Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart ($3,644) and Ronald McDonald House Charities ($1,040), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mirer Family Foundation Inc?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc reported $73K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1995642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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