Michael Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Michael Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Winston Salem, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $375,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$375,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 the year before.
63% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 7 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 7 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $375,000 | 8 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Michael Family 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 8 | $375,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba College | Support of vehicles, field house, piano fund, robertson community center | $300,000 |
| Macedonia United Methodist Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Make A Wish | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Forsyth County | General support | $10,000 |
| Trellis Suportive Care | General support | $10,000 |
| Feednc | General support | $10,000 |
| Kaleideum of W-S | General support | $10,000 |
| Hospice Iredell County | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chester A Michael III
- Teresa T Michael
- Thomas L Paulson
Questions people ask
Does Michael Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael Family Foundation Inc give?
$375,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Michael Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Chester A Michael III (President), Teresa T Michael (Vice President) and Thomas L Paulson (Secretary).