Patrick & Marysue Michels Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patrick & Marysue Michels Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brownsville, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $753,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$753,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $618,000 the year before.
47% 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 | $262,500 | 23 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $618,000 | 15 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $753,000 | 17 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Patrick & Marysue 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 Patrick & Marysue Michels Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $689,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $36,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $12,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis de Sales Seminary | General support | $400,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Community | General support and warming shelter campaign | $100,000 |
| Agnesian Healthcare Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Badgerland Youth for Christ | General support | $50,000 |
| Shepard of the Hills | General support | $36,000 |
| Love One Another Campaign | The catholic campaign | $30,000 |
| The Arc Fond du Lac | General support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Community Schools MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Charis Pregnancy & Family Help Center | General support | $10,000 |
| St Katherine Drexel Shelter | General support | $10,000 |
| Unlimited Play Inc | Creekside campground kewaskum | $10,000 |
| Fond du Lac Area Foundation | David g cook scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| St Francis Xavier | General support | $5,000 |
| Fond du Lac Symphonic Band | General support | $4,000 |
| Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication | General support | $2,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick D Michels
- Marysue Michels
Questions people ask
Does Patrick & Marysue Michels Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patrick & Marysue Michels Family Foundation give?
$753,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Patrick & Marysue Michels Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick D Michels (Trustee) and Marysue Michels (Trustee).
What does Patrick & Marysue Michels Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and housing and homelessness.