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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 48-6102818

Muchnic Foundation

A private foundation in Atchison, KS. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 86 grants and $587,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Nov 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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Contact
David C Mize
1404 Hawk Parkway Suite 319
Montrose, CO 81401
(719) 339-8679
Form and materials
No particular form - purpose of application - large brochures not helpful
Deadlines
October 31
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $587,000

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $3,506,159

  • Tax year 2023

    $490,000

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $3,254,500

  • Tax year 2022

    $407,500

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $2,960,365

  • Tax year 2021

    $510,000

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $3,105,573

  • Tax year 2020

    $482,625

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $3,168,612

  • Tax year 2019

    $427,500

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $2,851,614

  • Tax year 2018

    $513,431

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $2,933,904

  • Tax year 2017

    $390,000

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $2,949,975

Grants paid in 2024

86 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Atchison Art AssociationAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $72,500
  2. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental

    $25,000
  3. Alaska Wilderness LeagueWashington, DC

    Wild land protection

    $20,000
  4. Montrose Community FoundationMontrose, CO

    Societal benefit

    $20,000
  5. PawsLynnwood, WA

    Sheltering and veterinary care

    $20,000
  6. Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NY

    Societal benefit

    $20,000
  7. Black Canyon Boys and Girls ClubMontrose, CO

    Societal benefit

    $15,000
  8. Oxfam AmericaBoston, MA

    Societal benefit

    $15,000
  9. USA for UnhcrWashington, DC

    Societal benefit

    $15,000
  10. Atchison Humane SocietyAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $10,000
  11. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationColorado Springs, CO

    Medical practice and research

    $10,000
  12. Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA

    Societal benefit

    $10,000
  13. Kansas City Girls Preparatory AcademyKansas City, MO

    Educational

    $10,000
  14. KU EndowmentLawrence, KS

    Educational

    $10,000
  15. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    Medical practice and research

    $10,000
  16. Miss Porters School IncFarmington, CT

    Educational

    $10,000
  17. Row New YorkNew York, NY

    Educational

    $10,000
  18. Saint Francis AcademySalina, KS

    Educational

    $10,000
  19. Second Chance Humane SocietyRidgway, CO

    Sheltering and veterinary care

    $10,000
  20. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Medical practice and research

    $10,000
  21. The Childrens Scholarship FundNew York, NY

    Educational

    $10,000
  22. The Dolphin House Child Advocacy CenterMontrose, CO

    Societal benefit

    $10,000
  23. The Usrowing FoundationWindsor, NJ

    Educational & societal benefit

    $10,000
  24. Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

    Educational

    $8,000
  25. Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MO

    Societal benefit

    $8,000
  26. Atchison Area Community FoundationAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $7,500
  27. Benedictine CollegeAtchison, KS

    Educational

    $7,500
  28. Friends of ZooaquariumKansas City, MO

    Societal benefit

    $6,000
  29. Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation FundAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  30. Atchison Area United WayAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  31. Atchison Family YMCAAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  32. Atchison LibraryAtchison, KS

    Educational

    $5,000
  33. Bard CollegeAnnandale, NY

    Educational

    $5,000
  34. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  35. Community Options IncMontrose, CO

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  36. HopewestGrand JCT, CO

    Hospice care

    $5,000
  37. Inspirational Triathlon Racing International CorpEast Hampton, NY

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  38. La Jolla PlayhouseLa Jolla, CA

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  39. Libraries of Montrose County FoundaMontrose, CO

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  40. Mises InstituteAuburn, AL

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  41. Montrose Memorial HospitalMontrose, CO

    Medical practice

    $5,000
  42. Ronald McDonald House New YorkNew York, NY

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  43. The Mattie Rhodes Memorial SocietyKansas City, MO

    Medical practice and research

    $5,000
  44. The Valley Hope FoundationNorton, KS

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  45. Theatre AtchisonAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $5,000
  46. Trinity Episcopal ChurchAtchison, KS

    Religious

    $5,000
  47. KNKX Public RadioTacoma, WA

    Societal benefit

    $4,500
  48. Kuow-Puget Sound Public RadioSeattle, WA

    Societal benefit

    $4,500
  49. Amber Waves FarmAmagansett, NY

    Agricultural education

    $4,000
  50. Scripps Institution of OceanographyLa Jolla, CA

    Educational

    $4,000
  51. De Lasalle Academy of Fort Meyers IncFort Meyers, FL

    Educational

    $3,000
  52. La Jolla Music SocietyLa Jolla, CA

    Societal benefit

    $3,000
  53. Maria Fareri Childrens HospitalSuffern, NY

    Medical practice

    $3,000
  54. MocsaKansas City, MO

    Societal benefit

    $3,000
  55. Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MO

    Societal benefit

    $3,000
  56. Project Most IncEast Hampton, NY

    Educational

    $3,000
  57. Rose BrooksKansas City, MO

    Societal benefit

    $3,000
  58. Upper RoomKansas City, MO

    Educational & societal benefit

    $3,000
  59. Atchison Juneteenth Committee IncAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $2,500
  60. Clearwater Camp Foundation IncMinocqua, WI

    Societal benefit

    $2,500
  61. Great Plains SPCAMerriam, KS

    Sheltering and veterinary care

    $2,500
  62. Hope HouseLees Summit, MO

    Societal benefit

    $2,500
  63. Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS

    Educational

    $2,500
  64. Midwest Access CoalitionChicago, IL

    Societal benefit

    $2,500
  65. Montrose Animal ShelterMontrose, CO

    Sheltering and veterinary care

    $2,500
  66. Mount Community CenterAtchison, KS

    Educational & societal benefit

    $2,500
  67. Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue & Retirement IncJunction City, KS

    Rescue abused horses

    $2,500
  68. Valley Symphony OrchestraMcAllen, TX

    Societal benefit

    $2,500
  69. Wayside Waifs IncKansas City, MO

    Sheltering & veterinary care

    $2,500
  70. Atchison County Historical SocietyAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $2,000
  71. Casa of Johnson & Wyandotte CountiesKansas City, MO

    Societal benefit

    $2,000
  72. Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH

    Educational

    $2,000
  73. Frick CollectionNew York, NY

    Societal benefit

    $2,000
  74. Fund for Public Schools IncNew York, NY

    Educational

    $2,000
  75. Gramercy Park Block AssociationNew York, NY

    Societal benefit

    $2,000
  76. Harrison Public Library FoundationHarrison, NY

    Societal benefit

    $2,000
  77. Jackson County CasaKansas City, MO

    Societal benefit

    $2,000
  78. Mount Vernon Endowment CorpAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $2,000
  79. Pembroke Hill SchoolKansas City, MO

    Educational

    $2,000
  80. Salvation ArmyAtchison, KS

    Societal benefit

    $2,000
  81. School of the Future Manhattan - Parents AssociationNew York, NY

    Educational

    $2,000
  82. Amagansett Fire DepartmentAmagansett, NY

    Societal benefit

    $1,000
  83. Atchison Hospital AuxiliaryAtchison, KS

    Medical practice

    $1,000
  84. Bruce Museum IncGreenwich, CT

    Societal benefit

    $1,000
  85. Friends of Chamber MusicKansas City, MO

    Societal benefit

    $1,000
  86. Friends of Coast Walk TrailLa Jolla, CA

    Societal benefit

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education12 grants $73,00027% of the total
  2. Environment2 grants $45,00016% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $27,50010% of the total
  4. Health4 grants $26,0009% of the total
  5. Animals4 grants $17,5006% of the total
  6. International aid1 grant $15,0005% of the total
  7. 8 other causes18 grants $70,50026% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Kansas22 grants $172,000
  2. Colorado10 grants $87,500
  3. New York16 grants $86,000
  4. Missouri15 grants $58,000
  5. California5 grants $38,000
  6. District of Columbia2 grants $35,000
  7. Washington3 grants $29,000
  8. Massachusetts1 grant $15,000
  9. Connecticut2 grants $11,000
  10. Georgia1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David C MizePRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Anne MizeDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daphne Nan MuchnicDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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