The Midgard Foundation
Invitation OnlyAsheville, North Carolina · EIN 13-6206619 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$274K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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
59% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah Legal Service | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $125,000 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $40,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Buncombe County | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Neighbors in Need | Lawrence, MA | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $10,000 |
| African Aquatic Conservation Fund | Chilmark, MA | Operational support | $4,000 |
| African Aquatic Conservation Fund | Jemez Springs, NM | Operational support | $4,000 |
| YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts | Lawrence, MA | Operational support | $4,000 |
| Artis-Naples | Naples, FL | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Deerwood Foundation | Holderness, NH | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Animal Kind International | Jemez Springs, NM | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Haywood Street Congregation | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Journeymen Asheville | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Salt Marsh Opera | Stonington, CT | Operational support | $2,000 |
| New London Homeless Hospitality Center | New London, CT | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Memory Care | Asheville, NC | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Friends of Strays | St Petersburg, FL | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Paws to Peaks Rescue | Clancy, MT | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Racer X Cycling | Arvada, CO | Operational support | $1,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | Operational support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $274,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $271,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $175,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622409349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6206619
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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