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Michel Library Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 367197752

Michel Library Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,734 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $225,734 and the largest $225,734. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,8621$208,258
2024$00$213,358
2025$225,7341$0

How to apply

Michel Library Trust 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 Michel Library Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$225,734

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Park Ridge Public Library
Park Ridge, IL
General support$225,734

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Michel Library Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Michel Library Trust give?

$225,734 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $225,734.

Who runs Michel Library Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists The Northern Trust Company (Trustee) and Mel Lund-Michel (Co-Trustee).

What does Michel Library Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.

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