Michael A Obannon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael A Obannon Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $507,780 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $397,780. 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$507,780
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$397,780
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $464,851 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $464,851 | 7 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $507,780 | 6 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
Michael A Obannon 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 Michael A Obannon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $397,780 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $70,000 |
| Nevada | 3 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | MEDICALResearch | $397,780 |
| Madonna Foundation | Rehab/Physicl Therpyfor those in needcare | $50,000 |
| Shade Tree Shelter | Battered childrensshelter | $30,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | Animal shelter,treatment &education | $20,000 |
| SNUSBCA (Bowel For The Cure) | support research &education,treatment assist.,for cancer patients | $5,000 |
| Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary | SHELTER & Care ofWILDLIFE | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Flott
- Paula Egea
- Kay F Alchu ExecTSTEE
- Mark McElroy
Questions people ask
Does Michael A Obannon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael A Obannon Foundation give?
$507,780 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Michael A Obannon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dorothy Flott (Trustee), Paula Egea (Office Mgr.), Kay F Alchu ExecTSTEE (Grants Mgr.) and Mark McElroy (Trustee).
What does Michael A Obannon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, housing and homelessness and education.