Michelle's Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Michelle's Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Key West, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $412,945 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $8,317 and the largest $256,988. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$412,945
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$8,317
- Largest grant$256,988
- Assets$593,364
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $307,229 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $307,229 | 11 | $639,973 |
| 2024 | $412,945 | 13 | $593,364 |
How to apply
| Contact | Michelle's Foundation Inc PO Box 1736, Key West, FL 33041 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (305) 296-5667, mhpa@bellsouth.net |
| What to submit | Typewritten application detailing educational purpose funds will be used for ultimate beneficiary of fund, etc. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadline |
| Restrictions | Funds provided to scholarship recipients for tuition, textbooks and other educationally related expenses. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Michelle's Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $377,316 |
| Arizona | 1 | $19,756 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,111 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $3,187 |
| California | 1 | $575 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc Grants | Education | $256,988 |
| Keys Learning Center Inc | Tuition books and education expenses | $78,000 |
| Arizona State University | Tuition books and education expenses | $19,756 |
| Colleg of the Florida Keys | Education | $13,802 |
| University of North Georgia | Tuition books and education expenses | $12,111 |
| Florida State University | Tuition books and education expenses | $10,011 |
| University of South Florida | Tuition books and education expenses | $8,317 |
| Florida International University | Education | $5,079 |
| Interamerican University of Puerto Rico | Tuition books and education expenses | $3,187 |
| University of Florida | Tuition books and education expenses | $2,570 |
| Florida Southwestern State College | Tuition books and education expenses | $1,476 |
| Saint Leo University | Tuition books and education expenses | $1,073 |
| Mesa College | Tuition books and education expenses | $575 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Halpern
- Brian C Schmitt
- Dona Merritt
- Scott Sanders
Questions people ask
Does Michelle's Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadline.
How much does Michelle's Foundation Inc give?
$412,945 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $8,317.
Who runs Michelle's Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Halpern (President), Brian C Schmitt (Director), Dona Merritt (Director) and Scott Sanders (Treasurer).
What does Michelle's Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.