Mikkelson Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-1519112
Foundation Overview
Based in Monument, CO, Mikkelson Foundation has awarded 198 grants totaling $873,660 to organizations in Colorado, Idaho and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $125 to $25,000, with a median award of $4,285.
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New Applicant Friendliness
19 of 32 recipients (59%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
98% of all grants are concentrated in Colorado, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Colorado Springs (41%), Denver (7%), Golden (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 58% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (78%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mikkelson Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ute Pass Elementary School | $2,000 | Cascade, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Explorer Elementary School | $2,950 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Canyon City Middle School | $3,620 | Canon City, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| The Da Vinci Academy Elementary School | $2,240 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Otero Elementary School | $2,112 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Centennial Elementary School | $2,629 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Palmer High School | $768 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Mountain View Elementary School | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Frontier Elementary School | $3,100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Rogers Elementary School | $2,250 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Eqiopment | 2024 |
| Pikes Peak Library District | $1,400 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Lincoln School Of Science&technology | $250 | Canon City, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Unboces | $7,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Monterey Elementary School | $2,642 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Antelope Elementary School | $2,990 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Palmer High School | $774 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Mount Garfield Middle School | $1,035 | Clifton, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2024 |
| Eliana Cecil | $5,000 | Mackay, ID, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Nolan Oschell | $5,000 | Clinton, MT, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Aahana Paul | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Gage Todd | $5,000 | Trout Creek, MT, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Frank Quattromani | $5,000 | Centennial, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Jenna Donohue | $5,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Mia Silver | $5,000 | Lafayette, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Sophia Steven | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Natalie Phillips | $5,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Aspen Stearns | $5,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Calvin Zwolfer | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Arabella England | $5,000 | Arvada, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Lana Kastner | $5,000 | Pueblo, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Ethan Wang | $5,000 | Thornton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Alexander Nguyen-lopez | $5,000 | Erie, PA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| North Mesa Elementary | $3,025 | Pueblo, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Mcauliffe Elementary School | $220 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Bristol Elementary School | $2,293 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Foothills Elementary School | $3,549 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| District 20 Science Center | $1,647 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Springs Ranch Elementary School | $3,400 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Palmer High School | $686 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Skyway Park Elementary | $3,079 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| School District 11 | $3,300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Elementary Science Fair | 2023 |
| Saint John's School | $1,200 | Denver, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Challenger Learning Center | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Summer Teacher Professional Development | 2023 |
| Corinne Schoeni | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Calvin Zwolfer | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Natalie Phillips | $5,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Lana Kastner | $5,000 | Pueblo, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Arabella England | $5,000 | Arvada, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Ethan Wang | $5,000 | Thornton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Vivian Weigel | $5,000 | Arvada, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jenna Donohue | $5,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mia Silver | $5,000 | Lafayette, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Aspen Stearns | $5,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Sophia Steven | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| North Mesa Elementary | $3,025 | Pueblo, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Mcauliffe Elementary School | $220 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Bristol Elementary School | $2,293 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Foothills Elementary School | $3,549 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| District 20 Science Center | $1,647 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Springs Ranch Elementary School | $3,400 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Palmer High School | $686 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Skyway Park Elementary | $3,079 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| School District 11 | $3,300 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Elementary Science Fair | 2023 |
| Saint John's School | $1,200 | Denver, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2023 |
| Challenger Learning Center | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Summer Teacher Professional Development | 2023 |
| Corinne Schoeni | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Calvin Zwolfer | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Natalie Phillips | $5,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Lana Kastner | $5,000 | Pueblo, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Arabella England | $5,000 | Arvada, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Ethan Wang | $5,000 | Thornton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Vivian Weigel | $5,000 | Arvada, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jenna Donohue | $5,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mia Silver | $5,000 | Lafayette, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Aspen Stearns | $5,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Sophia Steven | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Challenger Learning Center | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Teacher Training | 2022 |
| Cool Science | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Demonstrations At Schools And Libraries | 2022 |
| National Space Science And Technology Institute | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Mobile Observatory For School Programs | 2022 |
| Mcauliffe Elementary | $368 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Pioneer Elementary | $296 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Rye Elementary | $300 | Colorado City, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Encompass Heights Elementary School | $2,905 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Springs Ranch Elementary | $1,735 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Arkansas Elementary | $125 | Aurora, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Antelope Trails Elementary | $2,040 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Natalie Phillips | $5,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Aspen Stearns | $5,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Calvin Zwolfer | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Vivian Weigel | $5,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Jenna Donohue | $5,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Corinne Schoeni | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Melanie Roberts | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mia Silver | $5,000 | Lafayette, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kristian Taylor | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Jordan Mosakowski | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Sophia Steven | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Challenger Learning Center | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Teacher Training | 2022 |
| Cool Science | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Demonstrations At Schools And Libraries | 2022 |
| National Space Science And Technology Institute | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Mobile Observatory For School Programs | 2022 |
| Mcauliffe Elementary | $368 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Pioneer Elementary | $296 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Rye Elementary | $300 | Colorado City, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Encompass Heights Elementary School | $2,905 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Springs Ranch Elementary | $1,735 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Arkansas Elementary | $125 | Aurora, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Antelope Trails Elementary | $2,040 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Natalie Phillips | $5,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Aspen Stearns | $5,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Calvin Zwolfer | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Vivian Weigel | $5,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Jenna Donohue | $5,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Corinne Schoeni | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Melanie Roberts | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mia Silver | $5,000 | Lafayette, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kristian Taylor | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Jordan Mosakowski | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Sophia Steven | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Challenger Learning Center | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Teacher Training | 2022 |
| Cool Science | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Demonstrations At Schools And Libraries | 2022 |
| National Space Science And Technology Institute | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Mobile Observatory For School Programs | 2022 |
| Mcauliffe Elementary | $368 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Pioneer Elementary | $296 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Rye Elementary | $300 | Colorado City, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Encompass Heights Elementary School | $2,905 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Springs Ranch Elementary | $1,735 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Arkansas Elementary | $125 | Aurora, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Antelope Trails Elementary | $2,040 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2022 |
| Natalie Phillips | $5,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Aspen Stearns | $5,000 | Buena Vista, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Calvin Zwolfer | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Vivian Weigel | $5,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Jenna Donohue | $5,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Corinne Schoeni | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Melanie Roberts | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mia Silver | $5,000 | Lafayette, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kristian Taylor | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Jordan Mosakowski | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Sophia Steven | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ute Pass Elementary School | $5,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Class Equipment | 2021 |
| Peak Area Leadership In Science | $13,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Teacher Training | 2021 |
| Howbert Elementary | $3,510 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2021 |
| Sts Peter And Paul Catholic School | $775 | Wheat Ridge, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2021 |
| St John's Luthern School | $1,340 | Denver, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2021 |
| Roosevelt Charter Academy | $4,570 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2021 |
| Patrick Henry Elementary | $1,240 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2021 |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary | $1,240 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Equipment | 2021 |
| Corinne Schoeni | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Leonard Shearer | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Jordan Mosakowski | $5,000 | Louisville, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Melanie Roberts | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Sophia Steven | $5,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Mia Silver | $5,000 | Lafayette, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Jenna Donohue | $5,000 | Littleton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Allison Cremer | $5,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Viaian Weigel | $5,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Peak Area Leadership In Science | $18,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Nsstimeso | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Meso Support | 2020 |
| Cool Science | $5,032 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Mcclave School | $5,000 | Mc Clave, CO, US | Sciende Equipment | 2020 |
| Blake Salvador | $4,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Jay Kang | $4,000 | Erie, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Zenn Roberts | $4,000 | Bayfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Malena Schoeni | $4,000 | Thornton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Alexander Nguyen-lopez | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Allison Cremer | $4,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Leonard Shearer | $4,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Kristian Taylor | $4,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Melanie Roberts | $4,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Viaian Weigel | $4,000 | Golden, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Jordan Mosakowski | $4,000 | Superior, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Corinne Scheoni | $4,000 | Thornton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Cool Science | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Science Programs Science Festival | 2019 |
| Howbert Elementary | $750 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Stem Club Grant | 2019 |
| James Monroe Elementary | $750 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Stem Club Grant | 2019 |
| Vera G Scott Elementary | $750 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Stem Club Grant | 2019 |
| Freedom Elementary School | $750 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Stem Club Grant | 2019 |
| Steele Elementary | $750 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Stem Club Grant | 2019 |
| Wilson Elementary | $750 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Stem Club Grant | 2019 |
| Buena Vista Elementary | $750 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Stem Club Grant | 2019 |
| Edison Elementary 3125 | $750 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Stem Club Grant | 2019 |
| Taylor Elementary | $750 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Stem Club Grant | 2019 |
| Rudy Elementary | $750 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Stem Club Grant | 2019 |
| Mountain Vista Academy | $1,720 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Spectrophotometer | 2019 |
| Lewis-palmer Middle School | $1,698 | Monument, CO, US | Spectrophotometer | 2019 |
| Coronado High School | $1,720 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Spectrophotometer | 2019 |
| Cotopaxi Elementary | $1,450 | Cotopaxi, CO, US | Stem Supplies | 2019 |
| Evan Braun | $4,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Jillian Oviedo | $4,000 | Denver, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Rashid Zakirov | $4,000 | Highlands Ranch, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Jay Kang | $4,000 | Erie, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Zenn Roberts | $4,000 | Bayfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Malena Schoeni | $4,000 | Thornton, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Alexander Nguyen-lopez | $4,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Allison Cremer | $4,000 | Englewood, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Leonard Shearer | $4,000 | Broomfield, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Kristian Taylor | $4,000 | Federal Heights, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Melanie Roberts | $4,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 84-1519112 |
| Website | http://mikkelsonfoundation.org |
| Address | 17665 MINGLEWOOD TRAIL Monument, CO 80132-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mikkelson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President Treasurer | [object Object] |
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| Vice President | Ronald Furstenau |
| Secretary | Cathleen M Mikkelson |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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