The Michel Foundation
Accepts applications
The Michel Foundation is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,227 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,227
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$149,956
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,775 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $5,351 | 24 | $121,724 |
| 2024 | $2,775 | 25 | $133,023 |
| 2025 | $5,227 | 23 | $149,956 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeff Michel 1414 Country Lane, Deerfield, IL 60015 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 317-0684, jeff.michel@scientificgames.com |
| What to submit | 848 |
What The Michel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $1,623 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $400 |
| Virginia | 2 | $300 |
| New York | 2 | $200 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $150 |
| Maryland | 2 | $150 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $104 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Liver Foundation | To support education | $2,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive | To support education | $850 |
| ALS Association | To support community | $200 |
| Francis W Parker School | To support education | $200 |
| Planned Parenthood | To educate sexual health care | $200 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | To support education | $163 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | To support education | $160 |
| Camperships for Nebagamon | To support education | $104 |
| Actblue Naral | To support education | $100 |
| Anti Defamation League | To support education | $100 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | To support healthy ocean | $100 |
| Immune Deficiency Foundation | To support education | $100 |
| Loyola University | To support education | $100 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To educate climate change | $100 |
| Ocean Conservancy | To support healthy ocean & wild anim | $100 |
| Rhode Isalnd Saltwater | To support education | $100 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | To support education | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | To support land and water on all lif | $100 |
| Wbez | To support civic community | $100 |
| World Wild Life | To support wildlife education | $100 |
| Am Cancer Soc Events | To support education | $50 |
| Amherst College | To support education | $50 |
| University of Chicago | To support education | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Michel
- Katherine Stuman
- David Michel
- Dan Micel Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Michel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Michel Foundation give?
$5,227 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs The Michel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Michel (Treas/Secy), Katherine Stuman (President), David Michel (Director) and Dan Micel Jr (Director).
What does The Michel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.