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The Micah Foundation

Preselected recipients only Denver, Colorado · EIN 833239631

The Micah Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $820,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $420,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $661,238 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$661,2386$19.3 million
2024$820,0003$20.9 million

How to apply

The Micah Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Micah Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado2$570,000
New York1$250,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Micah Fund at Rose Community Foundation
Denver, CO
To advance inclusive, engaged, and equitable greater denver communities through values-driven philanthropy.$420,000
American Jewish World Service
New York, NY
Jewish education and services$250,000
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Denver, CO
Provide reproductive healthcare$150,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Micah Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Micah Foundation give?

$820,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.

Who runs The Micah Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey S Goldstein (President), Kristina B Fraser (Secretary), Jennifer Crossett (Treasurer) and Ezra F Goldstein (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Micah Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and faith communities.

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