Michels Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michels Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brownsville, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
33% 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 | $2.1 million | 36 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 33 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
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 Michels Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 31 | $2.2 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University Law School | General support | $1.0 million |
| Agnesian Healthcare Foundation | General support | $600,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | General support | $100,000 |
| St Lawrence Seminary | General support | $100,000 |
| The Arc Fond du Lac | General support | $55,000 |
| Waupun Youth Hockey Association | General support | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | General support | $30,000 |
| St Mary's Springs Academy | General support | $27,000 |
| Special Olympics Wisconsin | General support | $24,000 |
| Fond du Lac Family YMCA | General support | $20,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | General support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | St. Katharine drexel center | $20,000 |
| Fondy Food Pantry | General support | $14,000 |
| Holyland Food Pantry | General support | $14,000 |
| Lomira Food Pantry | General support | $14,000 |
| Fond du Lac Festivals Inc | General support | $12,000 |
| Blandine House Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Lumen Christi Catholic School | General support | $10,000 |
| St Mary Catholic School | General support | $10,000 |
| Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County | General support | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac | General support | $6,000 |
| Fond du Lac Symphonic Band | General support | $6,000 |
| Solutions Center | General support | $6,000 |
| St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care | General support | $6,000 |
| Badgerland Youth for Christ | General support | $5,000 |
| Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Parish | General support | $5,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis of Assisi | General support | $5,000 |
| Sons of Zebedee-Ss James & John | General support | $5,000 |
| Stacy Fuson Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Waupun Food Pantry | General support | $5,000 |
| Oakfield Area Historical Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Astop | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick D Michels
- Timothy J Michels
- Steven R Michels
- Kevin P Michels
Questions people ask
Does Michels Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michels Family Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Michels Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick D Michels (Trustee), Timothy J Michels (Trustee), Steven R Michels (Trustee) and Kevin P Michels (Trustee).
What does Michels Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.