Private foundation · EIN 93-4933559 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Human services

Mikhail Family 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: 7 grants paid, $189K total, median $21K. 57% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$189K
Median grant
$21K
Stays in AZ
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Scottsdale Christian AcademyPhoenix, AZGeneral funds$52K
Assyrian Evangelical ChurchSan Jose, CAGeneral funds$40K
Scottsdale Bible ChurchScottsdale, AZGeneral funds$40K
Harvest Bible Chapel Traverse CityTraverse City, MIGeneral funds$21K
Aramaic Bible TranslationWinfield, ILGeneral funds$20K
Veil ChurchGlendale, AZGeneral supplies$10K
Extreme Faith ProductionsChandler, AZGeneral funds$4,800

By state: Arizona 4 · California 1 · Michigan 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Mikhail Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of Noela Mikhail, tax-exempt since 2026. 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 Mikhail Family 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 Mikhail Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $189K across 7 grants, a median of $21K.

Where does Mikhail Family Foundation give?

Arizona (4 grants), California (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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