The Mistler Family Foundation
The Mistler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Prairie Village, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports charitable giving to organizations working in areas that include children’s well-being, housing, education, reentry support, and personal development.
The Mistler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mistler Family Foundation gave $959K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Colorado. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $958,690
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,826
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,564,846
- +72.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (55% 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 Mistler Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4200 Somerset Drive 208, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: (913) 213-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mistler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver ($100K). Together the top 10 received $630K.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 217 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (55%), followed by Missouri (14%), California (6%), Kansas (6%), and Massachusetts (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mistler Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 42 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of 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 $761K (2022) to $959K (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $959K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Denver, CO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| IAM Foundation Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Invest in Kids Denver, CO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Narrative Enneagram Boulder, CO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mediators Foundation Inc Boulder, CO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Colorado Arlington, VA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cherry Creek Schools Foundation Greenwood Village, CO | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 | $10,564,846 | $5,547,847 | $1,100,910 | $958,690 | 42 | $1,015,663 | $827,498 | $1,001,912 |
| 2023 | $6,117,327 | $554,770 | $965,545 | $833,155 | 44 | $936,621 | $542,661 | $797,219 |
| 2022 | $6,529,372 | $1,357,379 | $911,417 | $760,680 | 47 | $851,174 | $1,316,255 | $798,113 |
| 2021 | $6,106,059 | $1,299,804 | $920,196 | $769,761 | 35 | $850,420 | $1,250,462 | $756,552 |
| 2020 | $5,714,944 | $1,841,211 | $860,257 | $773,858 | 49 | — | $1,818,165 | $665,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mistler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Invest in Kids says it partners with local communities to improve the health and well-being of Colorado’s youngest children and their families. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Other 2024 recipients include Mediators Foundation, which says it supports leaders working toward a peaceful, just, and sustainable world; Journey to New Life, which serves people returning to the community from prison; and the Enneagram Prison Project, which says it works with incarcerated people to increase self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-compassion. The foundation also supported the University of Colorado Foundation, Cherry Creek Schools Foundation, and Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $958,690. Awards ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $100,000 each to Invest in Kids, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, IAM Foundation, and The Narrative Enneagram. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Mediators Foundation and $30,000 to the University of Colorado Foundation.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Megan E Mistler as president and John E Mistler as secretary/treasurer. Lindsay Mistler Jackson and Luke Jackson are listed as junior board members.
The Mistler Family Foundation is led by Megan E. Mistler, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan E. Mistler
President
Secretary & Executive Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $51K (2024)
John E. Mistler
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2024)
Lindsay Mistler Jackson
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2024)
Luke Jackson
Junior Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard E. Mistler (2020–2023) — Board Director Emeritus
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 $51K, to Megan E Mistler (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Mistler Family Foundation
How much does The Mistler Family Foundation give each year?
The Mistler Family Foundation gave $959K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $833K across 44 grants.
What is The Mistler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mistler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,826, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mistler Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Mistler Family Foundation give grants?
The Mistler Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (14%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (12 grants), Kansas City, MO (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does The Mistler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The Mistler Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (42 grants).
Who are The Mistler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mistler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver ($100,000), IAM Foundation ($100,000) and Invest in Kids ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mistler Family Foundation?
The Mistler Family Foundation reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mistler Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Invest in Kids says it partners with local communities to improve the health and well-being of Colorado’s youngest children and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mistler Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mistler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mistler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1101420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mistler Family Foundation 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
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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 Mistler Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mistler-family-foundation-morg_b786d6d002ab4cbebee25f9f3984b7dc
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