Private foundation · EIN 59-3662847 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michaels Family Foundation of

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: 13 grants paid, $130K total, median $3,000. 46% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$130K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in FL
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox CathMiami, FLTo provide support for the needy$45K
Florida Grand OperaMiami, FLTo provide arts education$18K
Miami City BalletMiami Beach, FLTo provide support for the arts$15K
Childrens Resource CenterMiami, FLTo provide education to special needs kids$15K
Davis and Elkins CollegeElkins, WVTo provide an education for needy students$13K
Taubman MuseumRoanoke, VATo provide support for the arts$4,000
Center for Great ApesWauchula, FLTo support animal studies$3,000
Wounded WarriorsTopeka, KSTo assist wounded service members$3,000
Memorial Sloan KetteringNew York, NYTo provide care for sick people$3,000
St Judes Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo provide care for sick children$3,000
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCTo support animal studies$3,000
Philip and Patricia Frost MuseumMiami, FLTo provide support for the arts$3,000
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILTo provide support for Alzheimer pateients$3,000

By state: Florida 6 · West Virginia 1 · Virginia 1 · Kansas 1 · New York 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Michaels Family Foundation of is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Lewis Michaels, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Michaels Family Foundation of 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 Michaels Family Foundation of give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $130K across 13 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Michaels Family Foundation of give?

Florida (6 grants), West Virginia (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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