Roy G Michell Charitable Foundation and Trust
Preselected recipients only
Roy G Michell Charitable Foundation and Trust is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $435,000 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $71,000. 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$435,000
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$71,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $429,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $426,000 | 65 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $429,000 | 68 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $435,000 | 69 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Roy G Michell Charitable Foundation and 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.
What Roy G Michell Charitable Foundation and Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 34 | $262,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $44,500 |
| Alabama | 3 | $27,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $17,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $16,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $11,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $8,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Fellowship | Unrestricted | $71,000 |
| Congregation Ruach Israel | Unrestricted | $34,500 |
| Eton Academy | To further education. | $25,000 |
| Charles Simpson Ministries | UnrestrictedUnrestricted | $24,500 |
| Turning Point USA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Heritage Harvest International - KMS | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| St John Neumann | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| St Thomas More Church | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The First Place Association | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Student Statesmanship Institute | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Hillsdale College | To further education. | $13,000 |
| International Outreach Ministries | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Lakeside Elite Gymnastics | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Asthma and Allergy Foundation of MI | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Vision for Israel | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Camp Or L'Dor | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Danny Did Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Oakland County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| North Congregational Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cfact | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Friends of Mendell Elementary School | To further education. | $4,000 |
| Thomas More Society | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Beautiful Feet International | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Going to Help | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Light of Calvary Church | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Reliant | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| PHS - The Hockey Boosters | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Center for Medical Progress | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Furniture Bank of Southeast Michigan | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| University of Michigan School of Public Health | To further education. | $2,500 |
| Bay County Hockey Association | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cru | Unrestriced | $2,500 |
| Burning Bush Ministries | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Kids Above All | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| LaLonde Charities | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Michell
- Kenneth E Zink
- Sarena Nichol
Questions people ask
Does Roy G Michell Charitable Foundation and Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roy G Michell Charitable Foundation and Trust give?
$435,000 in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Roy G Michell Charitable Foundation and Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists William R Michell (Trustee), Kenneth E Zink (Trustee) and Sarena Nichol (Trustee).
What does Roy G Michell Charitable Foundation and Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.