Chris Mikesell Foundation
Invitation OnlyClearwater, Kansas · EIN 26-1597133 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western State Colorado Univ Foundation | Gunnison, CO | Wilderness Based Orientation and Wilderness Pursuits Programs Support | $7,000 |
| Bartlett Arboretum | Belle Plaine, KS | 2022 Treehouse Concert Series Sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Crested Butte Land Trust | Crested Butte, CO | Opportunity Fund-The Shutt Conservation Easement | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Gunnison Va | Gunnison, CO | Community Grants | $5,000 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center Inc | Crested Butte, CO | Assistance with New Snowmobile Purchase for avalanche observation & safety | $3,000 |
| Black Canyon High School | Montrose, CO | Outdoor Gym Project | $3,000 |
| The Keewaydin Foundation | Salisbury, VT | Youth Camping Programs | $1,000 |
| Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams | Holton, KS | To Support KAWS' Ongoing Conservation and Public Access Work | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($12,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349104417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1597133
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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