Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation is a private foundation in Coral Gables, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.4 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $4.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.4 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$4.1 million
- Assets$296 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.1 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.1 million | 49 | $274 million |
| 2024 | $13.4 million | 55 | $296 million |
How to apply
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family 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.
What Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 42 | $9.4 million |
| California | 3 | $2.0 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 6 | $335,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation - Donor Advised Fund (Daf) | General support | $4.1 million |
| Direct Relief | General support | $2.0 million |
| The Sundari Foundation- Lotus House | General support | $1.5 million |
| National Basketball Foundation | General support | $1.0 million |
| Feeding South Florida | General support | $765,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General support | $337,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami | General support | $275,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $250,000 |
| The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | General support | $250,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $200,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $200,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS) | General support | $200,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Miami | General support | $150,000 |
| Voices for Children Foundation Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Youngarts | General support | $145,028 |
| The Miami Foundation for the Benefit of the Miami Heat Charitable Fund | General support | $125,000 |
| Chapman Partnership | General support | $100,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| New World Symphony | General support | $100,000 |
| Overtown Youth Center Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Museum and Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | General support | $100,000 |
| The King's Trust USA (Fka Prince's Trust) | General support | $100,000 |
| United Way Tocqueville Society | General support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Miami Dade - Unrestricted Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| Women of Tomorrow | General support | $100,000 |
| Best Buddies International | General support | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Miami Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind | General support | $50,000 |
| Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Miami | General support | $35,000 |
| Suited for Success | General support | $35,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Center Research Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Honey Shine Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Lauren's Kids | General support | $25,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Teacher Accelerator Program (Tap) | General support | $15,000 |
| Yes Institute | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Kohan
Questions people ask
Does Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation give?
$13.4 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard L Kohan (Trustee).
What does Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and youth programs.