The Mitchell Foundation
The Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $305K. Net investment income was $192K.
The Mitchell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mitchell Foundation gave $305K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $102K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,000
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,667
- -34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,447,338
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Mitchell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Tech Foundation Inc ($285K). Together the top 3 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mitchell Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2021) to $310K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc Blacksburg, VA | Educational | $285,000 |
| Flint Hill School Oakton, VA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Manassas IOP Manassas, VA | Charitable, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) | $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 | $5,447,338 | $328,385 | $344,057 | $305,000 | 3 | $305,000 | $192,453 | $278,631 |
| 2024 | $5,461,186 | $423,071 | $344,943 | $310,000 | 2 | $310,000 | $293,439 | $268,499 |
| 2023 | $5,385,707 | $204,900 | $242,311 | $210,000 | 1 | $210,000 | $190,189 | $254,203 |
| 2022 | $5,424,141 | $370,783 | $331,883 | $290,000 | 2 | $290,000 | $241,924 | $273,643 |
| 2021 | $5,384,565 | $430,090 | $242,741 | $210,000 | 1 | $210,000 | $401,615 | $268,541 |
| 2020 | $5,197,434 | $745,631 | $264,014 | $230,000 | 2 | — | $148,307 | $191,550 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mitchell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $279K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mitchell Foundation is led by Norris E Mitchell, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Norris E Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Mitchell Foundation
How much does The Mitchell Foundation give each year?
The Mitchell Foundation gave $305K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $310K across 2 grants.
What is The Mitchell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mitchell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $101,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mitchell Foundation give grants?
The Mitchell Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Mitchell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Mitchell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Mitchell Foundation?
The Mitchell Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $279K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
The Mitchell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1852192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Mitchell Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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