Mikkelson Foundation
Historical FunderMonument, Colorado · EIN 84-1519112 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,400 and $2,990.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 768, Monument CO 801320768 |
| Form and materials | application forms available at mikkelsonfoundationorg |
| Deadlines | mid April each year |
| Restrictions | CO MT WY ID NM HS graduates studying Math Science Engineering |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnBOCES | Ridgway, CO | Science Equipment | $7,000 |
| Canyon City Middle School | Canon City, CO | Science Equipment | $3,620 |
| Frontier Elementary School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $3,100 |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $3,000 |
| Antelope Elementary School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $2,990 |
| Explorer Elementary School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $2,950 |
| Monterey Elementary School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $2,642 |
| Centennial Elementary School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $2,629 |
| Rogers Elementary School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Eqiopment | $2,250 |
| The da Vinci Academy Elementary School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $2,240 |
| Otero Elementary School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $2,112 |
| Ute Pass Elementary School | Cascade, CO | Science Equipment | $2,000 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $1,400 |
| Mount Garfield Middle School | Clifton, CO | Science Equipment | $1,035 |
| Palmer High School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $774 |
| Palmer High School | Colorado Springs, CO | Science Equipment | $768 |
| Lincoln School of Science&Technology | Canon City, CO | Science Equipment | $250 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($75,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,760 | 37 |
| 2023 | $92,399 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523399349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1519112
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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