The Ray & Diana Mungenast
The Ray & Diana Mungenast is a private foundation based in Wildwood, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $89,750, and its 2023 filing describes direct charitable activity involving the operation and maintenance of a classic auto and motorcycle museum.
The Ray & Diana Mungenast at a glance
In short: The Ray & Diana Mungenast gave $90K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $8,975
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $705,050
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ray & Diana Mungenast
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17611 Melrose Road, Wildwood, MO 63038-1839
Phone: (314) 822-2872
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ray & Diana Mungenast funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Kids with Cancer ($25K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 11% to California, and 11% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Kids with Cancer Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Gene Slay's Boys & Girls Club Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Malcolm Smith Motorsports Riverside, CA | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Back on Track Warren, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Missouri National Veterans Perryville, MO | Unrestricted Grant | $1,500 |
| USO Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted Grant | $1,500 |
| Pedal the Cause Olivette, MO | Unrestricted Grant | $1,500 |
| Missouri Mudders Inc Wentzville, MO | Unrestricted Grant | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $705,050 | $151,935 | $188,429 | $89,750 | 10 | $181,364 | $16,541 |
| 2024 | $742,667 | $57,092 | $102,371 | — | — | $90,666 | $21,052 |
| 2023 | $788,300 | $29,136 | $92,156 | — | — | $85,058 | $22,446 |
| 2022 | $851,722 | $34,359 | $161,291 | — | — | $83,418 | $14,228 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing identifies operation and maintenance of a classic auto and motorcycle museum as its direct charitable activity. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including support for children affected by cancer, animal welfare, cancer research, veterans, and other causes. These grants are reported as unrestricted.
Friends of Kids with Cancer describes its mission as supporting children undergoing treatment for cancer and blood-related diseases, survivors, and their families. The Humane Society of Missouri says its mission is to prevent cruelty, abuse, and neglect of animals. Pedal the Cause says it provides funding for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $89,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median of $7,500. The listed grants were unrestricted.
The largest grants were $25,000 each to Friends of Kids with Cancer and Gene Slay’s Boys & Girls Club, both in Saint Louis, Missouri. Other grants included $10,000 each to Malcolm Smith Motorsports in Riverside, California; Back on Track in Warren, Ohio; and the Humane Society of Missouri in Saint Louis. The remaining grants were $5,000 to the American Red Cross, and $1,500 each to Missouri National Veterans, USO, and Pedal the Cause, plus $250 to Missouri Mudders Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Raymond Mungenast as chairman and Diana M. Mungenast as secretary.
The Ray & Diana Mungenast is led by Raymond Mungenast, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raymond Mungenast
Chairman
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Diana M. Mungenast
Secretary
On filings since 2022
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 Ray & Diana Mungenast
How much does The Ray & Diana Mungenast give each year?
The Ray & Diana Mungenast gave $90K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Ray & Diana Mungenast's typical grant size?
The Ray & Diana Mungenast's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,975, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ray & Diana Mungenast give grants?
The Ray & Diana Mungenast gives mostly in Missouri: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (5 grants).
Does The Ray & Diana Mungenast give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ray & Diana Mungenast's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ray & Diana Mungenast's largest grantees?
The Ray & Diana Mungenast's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Kids with Cancer ($25,000), Gene Slay's Boys & Girls Club ($25,000) and Malcolm Smith Motorsports ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ray & Diana Mungenast?
The Ray & Diana Mungenast reported $705K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $152K.
What does The Ray & Diana Mungenast fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing identifies operation and maintenance of a classic auto and motorcycle museum as its direct charitable activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ray & Diana Mungenast?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ray & Diana Mungenast's EIN?
The Ray & Diana Mungenast's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4860753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Ray & Diana Mungenast 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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