Private foundation · EIN 06-1634690 · Darien, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Victor and Elise Micati Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $127K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$127K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boca Helping HandsBoca Raton, FLGeneral$15K
Feeding South FloridaPembroke Park, FLHumanitarian$15K
The Brigid AllianceNew York, NYGeneral$15K
Boston Health Care for the Homeless ProgramBoston, MAGeneral$15K
Mercy ChefsPortsmouth, VAGeneral$10K
Project BreadBoston, MAGeneral$5,228
New Alternatives for Children (nac)New York, NYGeneral$5,150
Boca Raton Firefighter & Parametric Benevolent FundBoca Raton, FLGeneral$5,000
City Harvest IncLong Island City, NYGeneral$5,000
Habitat for HumanityChantilly, VAGeneral$5,000
Sweet Dream MakersBoca Raton, FLGeneral$5,000
United PolicyholdersSan Francisco, CAGeneral$5,000
Village RisingSacramento, CAGeneral$5,000
Bonterra Network for GoodAustin, TXGeneral$5,000
Ny Immigration CoalitionNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Aid to Victims of Domestic ViolenceDelray Beach, FLGeneral$1,000
Bright Future Foundation of Eagle CountyAvon, COGeneral support, education$1,000
The Queer Big Apple CorpsNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
The FlynnBurlington, NYGeneral$1,000
Miltiary Heroes Support FoundationCoral Springs, FLGeneral$500
Play for PinkNew York, NYGeneral$500
Diaper Bank Covering South FloridaBoca Raton, FLGeneral$250
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYGeneral$250
Illinois Institute of Technology AdvancementChicago, ILGeneral$250
The Samaritans of New YorkNew York, NYGeneral$250
AfspNew York, NYHumanitarian$100
B'nai Vail CongregationVail, COGeneral$100

By state: Florida 7 · New York 10 · Massachusetts 2 · Virginia 2 · California 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Victor and Elise Micati Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Darien, Connecticut, administered in care of Hhg, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Victor and Elise Micati Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Victor and Elise Micati Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $127K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Victor and Elise Micati Foundation give?

Florida (7 grants), New York (10 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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