Private foundation · EIN 99-0301691 · Carlsbad, California

Michael 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $166K total, median $30K. 60% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$166K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lucky Duck FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral purposes$49K
Youth Assistance CoalitionSan Diego, CADrop in center and food/supplies$45K
Solutions for ChangeVista, CADrop in center$30K
HabilitatKaneohe, HIGeneral operating purposes$21K
Project HawaiiKeaau, HIGeneral operating purposes$21K

By state: California 3 · Hawaii 2

About this foundation

Michael Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carlsbad, California, administered in care of Cindy Clarke, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Michael Family 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 Michael Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $166K across 5 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Michael Family Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Hawaii (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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