Charles a Micale Foundation
The Charles a Micale Foundation is a private foundation based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $95,400 to charitable organizations in several states.
Charles a Micale Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles a Micale Foundation gave $95K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Colorado. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,400
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,673
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,288,015
- -2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles a Micale Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1088, Cheyenne, WY 82003
Phone: (307) 634-2151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles a Micale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church of Jesus Christ ($13K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Colorado (37%), Utah (14%), Wyoming (13%), Minnesota (10%), and Missouri (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles a Micale Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ Salt Lake City, UT | General Use | $13,400 |
| Comea House Cheyenne, WY | General Use | $12,000 |
| Alternatives Pregnancy Center Denver, CO | General Use | $10,000 |
| Community Resource Center Denver, CO | General Use | $10,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission Denver, CO | General Use | $10,000 |
| Simpson Housing Services Minneapolis, MN | General Use | $10,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery St. Louis, MO | General Use | $10,000 |
| Christian Medical Ministry to Cambodia Denver, CO | General Use | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General Use | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Use | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,288,015 | $95,373 | $148,915 | $95,400 | 11 | $95,400 | $58,345 | $123,211 |
| 2024 | $2,341,557 | $918,571 | $145,851 | $82,000 | 10 | $82,000 | $424,747 | $89,198 |
| 2023 | $1,568,837 | $55,694 | $161,256 | $97,000 | 10 | $97,000 | — | $87,554 |
| 2022 | $1,674,399 | $47,043 | $148,297 | $99,500 | 12 | $99,500 | $2,432 | $91,271 |
| 2021 | $1,775,653 | $213,423 | $121,099 | $78,000 | 10 | $78,000 | $170,424 | $102,197 |
| 2020 | $1,683,432 | $112,882 | $98,130 | $63,000 | 7 | — | $40,252 | $87,119 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles a Micale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations addressing needs that include pregnancy-related support, housing and homelessness, emergency care for children and families, nonprofit capacity building, and humanitarian aid.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Alternatives Pregnancy Center says it supports people facing pregnancy-related crises and offers alternatives to abortion; Simpson Housing Services says it houses, supports, and advocates for people experiencing homelessness; and St. Louis Crisis Nursery says it provides temporary care and shelter for children in crisis, along with emergency support and referrals for families. Community Resource Center says it helps Colorado nonprofits address community needs through connections, convenings, and capacity building. Denver Rescue Mission describes its work as meeting physical and spiritual needs in the name of Christ, while Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $95,400. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $13,400, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $13,400 to Church of Jesus Christ, $12,000 to Comea House, and $10,000 each to Alternatives Pregnancy Center, Community Resource Center, Denver Rescue Mission, Simpson Housing Services, and St. Louis Crisis Nursery. The listed grants were designated for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these directors: Charles S Micale, Donna Sebastian, Debbie McConnell, Giavanna Woods, Joan Micale, and Laramie Peak LLC.
Charles a Micale Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles S. Micale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Debbie McConnell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Donna Sebastian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Giavanna Woods
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Joan Micale
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Laramie Peak LLC
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Giavanna Micale (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Charles S Micale (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles a Micale Foundation
How much does Charles a Micale Foundation give each year?
Charles a Micale Foundation gave $95K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 10 grants.
What is Charles a Micale Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles a Micale Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,673, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles a Micale Foundation give grants?
Charles a Micale Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (14%) and Wyoming (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants).
Does Charles a Micale Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles a Micale Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles a Micale Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles a Micale Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Church of Jesus Christ ($13,400), Comea House ($12,000) and Alternatives Pregnancy Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles a Micale Foundation?
Charles a Micale Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles a Micale Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations addressing needs that include pregnancy-related support, housing and homelessness, emergency care for children and families, nonprofit capacity building, and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles a Micale Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles a Micale Foundation's EIN?
Charles a Micale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0320607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles a Micale Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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