Rolly Michaux Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Rolly Michaux Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $213,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$213,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,000 | 16 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $213,000 | 17 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Rolly Michaux Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rolly Michaux Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $90,500 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $62,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glad Law | Support of the lgbtq+ community | $40,000 |
| Nunziata Foundation for the Arts Inc | Support of the arts | $40,000 |
| The Plaza Theatre Foundation | Support of the arts | $25,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | Support of local community | $25,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Support of local community | $10,000 |
| Summer of Sass Inc | Support of the lgbtq+ community | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Titans Foundation | Support of local community | $10,000 |
| Twenty Summers | Support of the arts | $10,000 |
| Transformation Life Center | Support of education | $7,500 |
| The Fine Arts Work Center | Support of the arts | $7,000 |
| Bagly Inc | Support of the lgbtq+ community | $5,000 |
| Transhealth | Support of the lgbtq+ community | $5,000 |
| Arts Council of Tamworth | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Congregation Sherith Israel | Support of the jewish community | $5,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | Support of the media and the arts | $5,000 |
| Provincetown Commons | Support of the arts | $2,500 |
| Provincetown Film Society | Support of the arts | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott E Squillace
- Erica L Feldblum
Questions people ask
Does Rolly Michaux Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rolly Michaux Foundation Inc give?
$213,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Rolly Michaux Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott E Squillace (President) and Erica L Feldblum (Treasurer).
What does Rolly Michaux Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.