Mike's Kids | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-2204553

Foundation Overview

Based in Westlake, OH, Mike's Kids has awarded 195 grants totaling $1,179,675 to organizations in Ohio, Connecticut and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $189 to $15,800, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,179,675
Total Assets
$2,443,355
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
13
Median Grant
$10,100
% Median Grant Growth
+134% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 8%

1 of 13 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Ohio

85% of all grants are concentrated in Ohio, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Elyria (17%), Cleveland (15%), Avon (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+95%

Strong 95% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (52%). 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 Mike's Kids'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
Achievement Centers For Children $3,300 Highland Hills, OH, US General Use 2024
Camp Cheerful $3,800 Strongsville, OH, US General Use 2024
Camp Sunshine Of Aurora $3,800 Aurora, OH, US General Use 2024
Elyria Catholic High School $10,100 Elyria, OH, US Designated For Special Education 2024
Hattie Larlham Center $15,800 Mantua, OH, US Annual Fundraiser-general Use 2024
Lawrence School $12,500 Broadview Hts, OH, US Hanna Becker Scholarships 2024
Murray Ridge Center $9,500 Elyria, OH, US General Use 2024
Our Lady Of The Wayside $15,000 Avon, OH, US General Use-annual Fundraiser 2024
Rising Start Academy $12,000 Bay Village, OH, US General Use 2024
Save Our Children $3,800 Elyria, OH, US General Use 2024
United Cerebral Palsy $12,500 Cleveland, OH, US General Use 2024
Youth Challenge $12,500 Westlake, OH, US Annual Fundraiser-general Use 2024
Kani Miller $2,635 San Diego, CA, US Adaptive Stroller 2024
Achievement Centers For Children $3,100 Highland Hills, OH, US General Use 2023
Camp Cheerful $3,600 Strongsville, OH, US General Use 2023
Camp Sunshine Of Aurora $3,600 Aurora, OH, US General Use 2023
Elyria Catholic High School $9,600 Elyria, OH, US Designated For Special Education 2023
Hattie Larlham Center $15,000 Mantua, OH, US Annual Fundraiser-general Use 2023
Lawrence School $11,900 Broadview Hts, OH, US Hanna Becker Scholarships 2023
Murray Ridge Center $9,000 Elyria, OH, US General Use 2023
Our Lady Of The Wayside $14,300 Avon, OH, US General Use 2023
Rising Start Academy $11,400 Bay Village, OH, US General Use 2023
Save Our Children $3,600 Elyria, OH, US General Use 2023
United Cerebral Palsy $11,900 Cleveland, OH, US General Use 2023
Youth Challenge $11,900 Westlake, OH, US Annual Fundraiser-general Use 2023
Mad Kicks $3,000 Bellevue, KY, US General Purposes 2023
Leia Staley $4,320 Avon, OH, US Occupational Therapy 2023
Cdkl5 $2,500 Wadsworth, OH, US Conference Sponsor 2023
Childhelporg $2,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Use 2023
Brody Sherick $1,543 Wooster, OH, US Speech Device 2023
American Association For Justice $500 Washignton, DC, US Evergreen Fund 2023
Lightning Source Books $5,745 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Printing Of Anti-bullying Books 2023
Achievement Centers For Children $3,100 Highland Hills, OH, US General Use 2023
Camp Cheerful $3,600 Strongsville, OH, US General Use 2023
Camp Sunshine Of Aurora $3,600 Aurora, OH, US General Use 2023
Elyria Catholic High School $9,600 Elyria, OH, US Designated For Special Education 2023
Hattie Larlham Center $15,000 Mantua, OH, US Annual Fundraiser-general Use 2023
Lawrence School $11,900 Broadview Hts, OH, US Hanna Becker Scholarships 2023
Murray Ridge Center $9,000 Elyria, OH, US General Use 2023
Our Lady Of The Wayside $14,300 Avon, OH, US General Use 2023
Rising Start Academy $11,400 Bay Village, OH, US General Use 2023
Save Our Children $3,600 Elyria, OH, US General Use 2023
United Cerebral Palsy $11,900 Cleveland, OH, US General Use 2023
Youth Challenge $11,900 Westlake, OH, US Annual Fundraiser-general Use 2023
Mad Kicks $3,000 Bellevue, KY, US General Purposes 2023
Leia Staley $4,320 Avon, OH, US Occupational Therapy 2023
Cdkl5 $2,500 Wadsworth, OH, US Conference Sponsor 2023
Childhelporg $2,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US General Use 2023
Brody Sherick $1,543 Wooster, OH, US Speech Device 2023
American Association For Justice $500 Washignton, DC, US Evergreen Fund 2023
Lightning Source Books $5,745 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Printing Of Anti-bullying Books 2023
Achievement Center For Children $2,900 Highland Hills, OH, US General Use 2022
Blessing House $5,000 Elyriaa, OH, US Playground Equipment 2022
Camp Cheerful $3,400 Strongsville, OH, US Camp Cheerful General Use 2022
Camp Sunshine Of Aurora $3,400 Aurora, OH, US Sponsor 2 Summer Bowling Camps 2022
Elyria Catholic High School $9,100 Elyria, OH, US Designated For Special Education 2022
Hattie Larlham Center $14,200 Mantua, OH, US Camp Scholarships 2022
Help Foundation $2,500 Euclid, OH, US Equipment For Esy Program 2022
Lawrence School $11,300 Broadview Hts, OH, US Hanna Becker Scholarship 2022
Gilmont Camp & Conference Center $500 Gilmer, TX, US Circle Of Friends 2022
Murray Ridge Center $8,500 Elyria, OH, US Educational For Children With Learning Disabilities 2022
Our Lady Of The Wayside $13,600 Avon, OH, US General Contribution 2022
Footprints Center For Autism $2,000 Perry, OH, US Programming And Equipment 2022
Rising Star Academy $10,800 Bay Village, OH, US General Use 2022
Save Our Children $3,400 Elyria, OH, US General Use 2022
Trexo Robotics $6,000 Mississauga, ONTARIO, CA Medical Equipment For Lucas Culaj 2022
United Cerebral Palsy $11,300 Cleveland, OH, US Health Care Purposes 2022
Youth Challenge $11,300 Westlake, OH, US $5,650 General Use; $5,650 Annual Fundraiser 2022
Neufit $4,250 Austin, TX, US Medical Equipment For Nash Grim 2022
Unity Therapy Solutions $4,500 Spring, TX, US Therapy Services For Mason Matchett 2022
Cullman Child Development Center $876 Cullman, AL, US School Equipment Purchase 2022
Cherish Home Health Care Llc $575 Falls Church, VA, US For Respite Care Of Tajala Alimy 2022
Conrads Tire Express $2,364 Parma, OH, US Car Repairs For Family Of An Adolescent Suffering From Optic Cancer 2022
Total Education Services $5,399 Columbus, OH, US Therapy Services For Andrew Podlogar 2022
Empower Sports $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Equipment, Uniforms, Facility Rental 2022
Achievement Center For Children $2,900 Highland Hills, OH, US General Use 2022
Blessing House $5,000 Elyriaa, OH, US Playground Equipment 2022
Camp Cheerful $3,400 Strongsville, OH, US Camp Cheerful General Use 2022
Camp Sunshine Of Aurora $3,400 Aurora, OH, US Sponsor 2 Summer Bowling Camps 2022
Elyria Catholic High School $9,100 Elyria, OH, US Designated For Special Education 2022
Hattie Larlham Center $14,200 Mantua, OH, US Camp Scholarships 2022
Help Foundation $2,500 Euclid, OH, US Equipment For Esy Program 2022
Lawrence School $11,300 Broadview Hts, OH, US Hanna Becker Scholarship 2022
Gilmont Camp & Conference Center $500 Gilmer, TX, US Circle Of Friends 2022
Murray Ridge Center $8,500 Elyria, OH, US Educational For Children With Learning Disabilities 2022
Our Lady Of The Wayside $13,600 Avon, OH, US General Contribution 2022
Footprints Center For Autism $2,000 Perry, OH, US Programming And Equipment 2022
Rising Star Academy $10,800 Bay Village, OH, US General Use 2022
Save Our Children $3,400 Elyria, OH, US General Use 2022
Trexo Robotics $6,000 Mississauga, ONTARIO, CA Medical Equipment For Lucas Culaj 2022
United Cerebral Palsy $11,300 Cleveland, OH, US Health Care Purposes 2022
Youth Challenge $11,300 Westlake, OH, US $5,650 General Use; $5,650 Annual Fundraiser 2022
Neufit $4,250 Austin, TX, US Medical Equipment For Nash Grim 2022
Unity Therapy Solutions $4,500 Spring, TX, US Therapy Services For Mason Matchett 2022
Cullman Child Development Center $876 Cullman, AL, US School Equipment Purchase 2022
Cherish Home Health Care Llc $575 Falls Church, VA, US For Respite Care Of Tajala Alimy 2022
Conrads Tire Express $2,364 Parma, OH, US Car Repairs For Family Of An Adolescent Suffering From Optic Cancer 2022
Total Education Services $5,399 Columbus, OH, US Therapy Services For Andrew Podlogar 2022
Empower Sports $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Equipment, Uniforms, Facility Rental 2022
Achievement Center For Children $2,900 Highland Hills, OH, US General Use 2022
Blessing House $5,000 Elyriaa, OH, US Playground Equipment 2022
Camp Cheerful $3,400 Strongsville, OH, US Camp Cheerful General Use 2022
Camp Sunshine Of Aurora $3,400 Aurora, OH, US Sponsor 2 Summer Bowling Camps 2022
Elyria Catholic High School $9,100 Elyria, OH, US Designated For Special Education 2022
Hattie Larlham Center $14,200 Mantua, OH, US Camp Scholarships 2022
Help Foundation $2,500 Euclid, OH, US Equipment For Esy Program 2022
Lawrence School $11,300 Broadview Hts, OH, US Hanna Becker Scholarship 2022
Gilmont Camp & Conference Center $500 Gilmer, TX, US Circle Of Friends 2022
Murray Ridge Center $8,500 Elyria, OH, US Educational For Children With Learning Disabilities 2022
Our Lady Of The Wayside $13,600 Avon, OH, US General Contribution 2022
Footprints Center For Autism $2,000 Perry, OH, US Programming And Equipment 2022
Rising Star Academy $10,800 Bay Village, OH, US General Use 2022
Save Our Children $3,400 Elyria, OH, US General Use 2022
Trexo Robotics $6,000 Mississauga, ONTARIO, CA Medical Equipment For Lucas Culaj 2022
United Cerebral Palsy $11,300 Cleveland, OH, US Health Care Purposes 2022
Youth Challenge $11,300 Westlake, OH, US $5,650 General Use; $5,650 Annual Fundraiser 2022
Neufit $4,250 Austin, TX, US Medical Equipment For Nash Grim 2022
Unity Therapy Solutions $4,500 Spring, TX, US Therapy Services For Mason Matchett 2022
Cullman Child Development Center $876 Cullman, AL, US School Equipment Purchase 2022
Cherish Home Health Care Llc $575 Falls Church, VA, US For Respite Care Of Tajala Alimy 2022
Conrads Tire Express $2,364 Parma, OH, US Car Repairs For Family Of An Adolescent Suffering From Optic Cancer 2022
Total Education Services $5,399 Columbus, OH, US Therapy Services For Andrew Podlogar 2022
Empower Sports $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Equipment, Uniforms, Facility Rental 2022
Achievement Center For Children $2,500 Highland Hills, OH, US General Use 2021
Camp Cheerful $3,000 Strongsville, OH, US Camp Cheerful General Use 2021
Camp Sunshine Of Aurora $3,000 Aurora, OH, US Sponsor 2 Summer Bowling Camps 2021
Elyria Catholic High School $8,000 Elyria, OH, US Designated For Special Education 2021
Hattie Larlham Center $12,500 Mantua, OH, US Camp Scholarships 2021
Lawrence School $10,000 Broadview Hts, OH, US Hanna Becker Scholarship 2021
Matthew's Lending Library $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Summer Camp Sponsorship 2021
Murray Ridge Center $7,500 Elyria, OH, US Educational For Children With Learning Disabilities 2021
Our Lady Of The Wayside $12,000 Avon, OH, US $7,350 General Contribution; $4,650 Annual Fundraiser 2021
Park Play Solutions Llc $10,000 Avon Lake, OH, US Purchase Of Playground Equipment For Special Needs Children 2021
Rising Star Academy $9,500 Bay Village, OH, US Amount To Be Applied Toward Purchase Of A Van And/or Related Costs 2021
Help Foundation $2,500 Euclid, OH, US General Use Funds 2021
Save Our Children $3,000 Elyria, OH, US General Use 2021
Sylvan Learning Center $1,232 Strongsville, OH, US Tutoring Services For Diane Nicole Reklinski 2021
United Cerebral Palsy $10,000 Cleveland, OH, US Health Care Purposes 2021
Youth Challenge $10,000 Westlake, OH, US $5,000 General Use; $5,000 Annual Fundraiser 2021
Breaking Through Intensive Therapy $1,000 Middleburg Hts, OH, US Therapy For Dominic Gennarelli 2021
Achievement Center For Children $2,500 Strongsville, OH, US Camp Cheerful General Use 2020
Camp Sunshine Of Aurora $2,500 Aurora, OH, US Sponsor 2 Summer Bowling Camps 2020
Elyria Catholic High School $6,700 Elyria, OH, US Designated For Special Education 2020
Hattie Larlham Center $10,700 Mantua, OH, US Payment Towards Camp Costs 2020
Stay At Home Vehicle Modifications $5,000 Lakewoood, OH, US Payment Toward Special Needs Vehicle 2020
Painesville Credit Union $5,000 Painesville, OH, US Payment Toward Special Needs Van 2020
Lawrence School $9,700 Broadview Hts, OH, US Hanna Becker Scholarship 2020
Matthew's Lending Library $6,500 Cleveland, OH, US Summer Camp Tuition (4) 2020
Murray Ridge Center $5,000 Elyria, OH, US Educational For Children With Learning Disabilities 2020
Sylvan Learning Center $1,200 Strongsville, OH, US General Use 2020
Our Lady Of The Wayside $9,700 Avon, OH, US $6200 General Contribution; $3500 Annual Fundraiser 2020
Rising Star Academy $8,700 Bay Village, OH, US Amount To Be Applied Toward Purchase Of A Van And/or Related Costs 2020
United Cerebral Palsy $7,700 Cleveland, OH, US Health Care Purposes 2020
Steps Educational Group $3,590 Parma, OH, US Scholarship Payment 2020
Youth Challenge $8,700 Westlake, OH, US Education/health Care Purposes 2020
Rising Star Academy $6,000 Bay Village, OH, US Amount To Be Applied Toward Purchase Of A Van And/or Related Costs 2018
Elyria Catholic High School $4,000 Elyria, OH, US Educational Opportunities For Underprivileged Children 2018
Hattie Larlham Center $8,000 Mantua, OH, US Provide Services To Children With Special Needs 2018
Lawrence School $7,000 Broadview Hts, OH, US Scholarship/summer Camp Tuition 2018
Health Products For You Autism Enab $225 Danbury, CT, US Medical Equipment - Childrite Therapy Seat For Individual 2018
Matthew's Lending Library $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Summer Camp Tuition (4) 2018
Murray Ridge Center $2,300 Elyria, OH, US Educational For Children With Learning Disabilities 2018
Innovated Concepts $3,115 Livonia, MI, US Medical Equipment - Cosy Chair For Individual 2018
Calhoun Funeral Home $500 Bedford Heights, OH, US Payment Towards Cost Of Funeral Expenses 2018
Our Lady Of The Wayside $7,000 Avon, OH, US Provision Of Relief To The Poor And Distressed 2018
Cardinal Credit Unionmc Mobility Sy $5,000 Kirtland, OH, US Amount Applied Toward Purchase Of Van With Adaptive Equipment 2018
United Cerebral Palsy $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Health Care Purposes 2018
2strong4bulliesrobyn Williams $250 Cleveland, OH, US Education/health Care Purposes 2018
Rising Star Academy $1,000 Bay Village, OH, US Payment Towards Camp Cost For Individual 2018
Youth Challenge $6,000 Westlake, OH, US Education/health Care Purposes 2018
The Music Settlement $2,585 Cleveland, OH, US Music Therapy For Individual 2017
Elyria Catholic High School $4,000 Elyria, OH, US Educational Opportunities For Underprivileged Children 2017
Hattie Larlham Center $8,000 Mantua, OH, US Provide Services To Children With Special Needs 2017
Lawrence School $7,000 Broadview Hts, OH, US Scholarship/summer Camp Tuition 2017
Matthew's Lending Library $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Summer Camp Tuition (4) 2017
Murray Ridge Center $2,300 Elyria, OH, US Educational For Children With Learning Disabilities 2017
National Seating Mobility $3,100 North Olmsted, OH, US Medical Equipment - Large Activity Chair 2017
New Avenues To Independence Inc $1,900 Cleveland, OH, US Educational For Children With Learning Disabilities-tuition 2017
Our Lady Of The Wayside $7,000 Avon, OH, US Provision Of Relief To The Poor And Distressed 2017
Youth Challenge $8,500 Westlake, OH, US Education/health Care Purposes 2017
United Cerebral Palsy $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Health Care Purposes 2017
Mcmobility Systems $-7,435 Mentor, OH, US Refund On Deposit For Verticle Porch Lift 2017
Dr Stephen Figler $189 Cleveland, OH, US Payment Of Eyeglasses For Underprivileged Child 2016
Elyria Catholic High School $4,000 Elyria, OH, US Educational Opportunities For Underprivileged Children 2016
Hattie Larlham Center $8,000 Mantua, OH, US Provide Services To Children With Special Needs 2016
Walter Martens Sons Funeral Home $2,436 Cleveland, OH, US Payment Of Funeral Expenses 2016
National Seating Mobility $5,560 North Olmsted, OH, US Medical Equipment - Specialty Pediatric Bed 2016
Lawrence School $7,000 Broadview Hts, OH, US Scholarship/summer Camp Tuition 2016
Youth Challenge $6,000 Westlake, OH, US Education/health Care Purposes 2016
Matthew's Lending Library $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Summer Camp Tuition 2016
Murray Ridge Center $2,300 Elyria, OH, US Educational For Children With Learning Disabilities 2016
New Avenues To Independence Inc $1,350 Cleveland, OH, US Educational For Children With Learning Disabilities-tuition 2016
Our Lady Of The Wayside $7,000 Avon, OH, US Provision Of Relief To The Poor And Distressed 2016
Rising Star Learning Center $6,400 Bay Village, OH, US Education For Children With Learning Disabilities Summer Camp Tuition 2016
United Cerebral Palsy $5,000 Cleveland, OH, US Health Care Purposes 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-2204553
Website http://www.mikes-kids.org
Address 134 MIDDLE AVENUE Elyria, OH 44035-5663

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mike's Kids's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/tr Michael F Becker
Vice-preside Beverly J Becker

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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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.