Kevin and Connie Michels Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kevin and Connie Michels Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brownsville, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $480,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $180,000. 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$480,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $469,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $161,710 | 22 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $469,000 | 18 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $480,500 | 22 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Kevin and Connie Michels Family 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 Kevin and Connie Michels Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 17 | $442,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis de Sales Seminary | General support | $180,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Community | General support | $80,000 |
| Agnesian Healthcare Foundation Inc | General support | $50,500 |
| St Mary's Springs Academy | General support | $50,000 |
| Love One Another Campaign | The catholic campaign | $30,000 |
| Fanconi Cancer Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Fond du Lac School District | General support | $10,000 |
| Green Lake Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Fond du Lac Food Pantry Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| St Katherine Drexel Shelter | General support | $5,000 |
| The Arc of Fond du Lac | General support | $5,000 |
| Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts | General support | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $4,000 |
| Children's Museum of Fond du Lac | General support | $3,000 |
| Fond du Lac Humane Society | General support | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General support | $2,000 |
| Fond du Lac Area Foundation | David g. Cook scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | General support | $2,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals | General support | $1,000 |
| Cops for Kids Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| St Francis Xavier School | General support | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Sheboygan County | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin P Michels
- Connie L Michels
Questions people ask
Does Kevin and Connie Michels Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kevin and Connie Michels Family Foundation give?
$480,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kevin and Connie Michels Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin P Michels (Trustee) and Connie L Michels (Trustee).
What does Kevin and Connie Michels Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.