Daniel-Mickel Foundation
The Daniel-Mickel Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. Established in 1948 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Daniel as The Daniel Foundation, it evolved into The Daniel-Mickel Foundation in 1993 under the leadership of Buck Mickel. The foundation has contributed more than $57 million to organizations throughout its history, focusing on strengthening the Greenville community and surrounding Upstate region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.7M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$779K
+6.7% YoY
Grant Count
95
+14.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-6.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To provide support to effective nonprofit organizations which strengthen and impact the community, both economically and socially.
Vision: To enhance the quality of life for all people in the community.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Arts and Culture
- Health and Human Services
- Environment
Grantmaking
The foundation welcomes applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that meet its grant guidelines.
Review Cycle
are 5:00 p.m. EST on December 30, June 30, and September 30
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in and around Greenville, South Carolina, with a secondary focus on the broader Upstate region. Funding also extends to North Carolina and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,736,416
- Total Revenue: $1,261,082
- Total Expenses: $927,503
- Net Income: $333,579
- Total Liabilities: $13,300
Historical Giving:
- Total giving (2024): $779,380
- Cumulative contributions to date: Over $57 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,749,716 | $13,404,726 | $13,535,197 |
| Revenue | $1,261,082 | $733,508 | $301,552 |
| Expenses | $927,503 | $862,129 | $970,848 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $830,560 | $777,806 | $887,202 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,179,939 | $658,697 | $305,141 |
| Distributable Amount | $858,196 | $778,255 | $823,332 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Daniel-Mickel Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Minor Mickel Shaw (Trustee)
- Charles C. Mickel (VP/Treasurer)
- Katie Shaw Howell (VP/Secretary)
- Charles Clarke Mickel Jr. (Director)
- Carter Shaw Lowrance (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Daniel-Mickel Foundation was honored by the Greenville Tech Foundation in October 2024 for "lifetime giving," recognizing $330,000-plus in donations to Greenville Technical College since 2001. These gifts have supported the college's growth in culinary, information technology, and continuing education programs.
Daniel-Mickel Foundation honored by Greenville Tech for philanthropic donationsThe foundation has also made significant educational contributions, including a $300,000 grant to endow a scholarship fund at Furman University and support for scholarship programs at Wofford College. The foundation has additionally provided funding to cultural organizations including Greenville Theatre.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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