Michaels Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michaels Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $73,385 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$73,385
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54,000 the year before.
58% 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 | $54,000 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $73,385 | 19 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Michaels Family Charitable 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 Michaels Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 8 | $29,300 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $28,250 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $11,750 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,035 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $550 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of NE Georgia | Unrestricted operational support | $15,000 |
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill | Unrestricted operational support | $10,250 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Unrestricted operational support | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Unrestricted operational support | $7,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School Guild | Unrestricted operational support | $5,500 |
| Persist Nashville | Unrestricted operational support | $5,000 |
| Emory - Winship Cancer Insitute | Unrestricted operational support | $3,000 |
| Brentwood Academy | Unrestricted operational support | $2,500 |
| Saint Paul Christian Academy | Unrestricted operational support | $2,500 |
| Teach for America | Unrestricted operational support | $2,500 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Unrestricted operational support | $2,500 |
| A Squash | Unrestricted operational support | $2,000 |
| Youth Villages | Unrestricted operational support | $1,500 |
| McCallie School | Unrestricted operational support | $1,250 |
| Hearts Alive Village | Unrestricted operational support | $1,035 |
| Breakthrough Atlanta | Unrestricted operational support | $1,000 |
| Golf Fights Cancer Inc | Unrestricted operational support | $550 |
| Rally Foundation Inc | Unrestricted operational support | $250 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Metro Atlanta | Unrestricted operational support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward G Michaels III
- Katharine McDowell
- Joanne T Michaels
- Edward G Michaels IV
Questions people ask
Does Michaels Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michaels Family Charitable Foundation give?
$73,385 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Michaels Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward G Michaels III (Founder/President), Katharine McDowell (Executive Director), Joanne T Michaels (Trustee) and Edward G Michaels IV (Trustee).
What does Michaels Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.