Private foundation · EIN 20-6744052 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carmichael 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $143K total, median $5,000. 66% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$143K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OK
66%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oklahoma City Community FoundationOklahoma City, OKAssistance$10K
Parent PromiseOklahoma City, OKAssistance$10K
Regional Food Bank of OklahomaOklahoma City, OKFood bank$10K
Hope Center of EdmondEdmond, OKAssistance$8,000
Brother Wolf RescueAshville, NCAssistance$5,000
Communities Foundation of OkOklahoma City, OKAssistance$5,000
Fisher House FoundationRockville, MDAssistance$5,000
Free to Live IncEdmond, OKAnimal sanctuary$5,000
Friends of United Hatzalah IncNew York, NYAssistance$5,000
Furever Friends FundEnid, OKAnimal sanctuary$5,000
Infant Crisis ServicesOklahoma City, OKAssistance$5,000
Mercury One - Disaster ReliefDallas, TXAssistance$5,000
NeadsPrinceton, MAAssistance$5,000
Oklahoma Musuems AssociationsOklahoma City, OKAssistance$5,000
Peppers RanchEdmond, OKAssistance$5,000
Positive TomorrowsOklahoma City, OKAssistance$5,000
Ronald McDonald House of OkcOklahoma City, OKAssistance$5,000
Stephen Stiller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYAssistance$5,000
The Childrens Center IncBethany, OKAssistance$5,000
The Israel Guide Dog Center for the BlindWarrington, PAAssistance$5,000
Paws for Life IncEdmond, OKAssistance$4,000
Assistance League of TulsaTulsa, OKAssistance$3,000
Smile Train IncNew York, NYAssistance$3,000
The Bella FoundationOklahoma City, OKAssistance$3,000
The Fistula FoundationSan Jose, CAAssistance$3,000
Tulsa Debate League IncTulsa, OKAssistance$3,000
Friends for Folks IncNorman, OKAssistance$2,000
PivotOklahoma City, OKAssistance$2,000
St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNAssistance$2,000

By state: Oklahoma 19 · New York 3 · North Carolina 1 · Maryland 1 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Carmichael Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, administered in care of Mike Wilson Ttee, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Carmichael Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Carmichael Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $143K across 29 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Carmichael Foundation give?

Oklahoma (19 grants), New York (3 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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