Daniel-Mickel Foundation
The Daniel-Mickel Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. Established in 1948, it supports organizations working in areas including education, arts and culture, health and human services, and the environment, with a stated emphasis on strengthening communities economically and socially.
Daniel-Mickel Foundation at a glance
In short: Daniel-Mickel Foundation gave $779K across 95 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in South Carolina. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $779,380
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 95
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,204
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $13,749,716
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (15 of 95, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Daniel-Mickel Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are due quarterly and should include an explanation, a project budget, and information about project sustainability. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel Mickel Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 9278, Greenville, SC 29604
Phone: (864) 271-7503
Website: https://www.daniel-mickelfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Daniel-Mickel Foundation
Who Daniel-Mickel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Church Episcopal School - CCES ($117K). Together the top 10 received $404K.
Grant Size Distribution
430 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 411 grants of 430 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina. The remaining reported shares were Virginia and North Carolina at 1% each, with Georgia and New York each reported at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 95 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Daniel-Mickel Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 95 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $731K (2023) to $844K (2022). In 2024 it made 95 grants totaling $779K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Episcopal School - CCES Greenville, SC | Education | $117,000 |
| The Museum Association (Gr Co Art Museum) Greenville, SC | ARTS | $60,000 |
| Unity Park (Community Fdn) Greenville, SC | Community Development | $50,000 |
| Peace Center for the Performing Arts Greenville, SC | ARTS | $32,500 |
| Roper Mountain Science Center Association Greenville, SC | Education | $25,750 |
| Mill Village Farms Greenville, SC | General | $25,000 |
| Upstate Warrior Solutions Spartanburg, SC | General | $25,000 |
| The Fine Arts Center Greenville, SC | Eduation | $23,500 |
| Julie Valentine Center Greenville, SC | General | $23,000 |
| USC Medical School Columbia, SC | General | $22,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,749,716 | $1,261,082 | $927,503 | $779,380 | 95 | $830,560 | $1,179,939 | $858,196 |
| 2023 | $13,404,726 | $733,508 | $862,129 | $730,750 | 83 | $777,806 | $658,697 | $778,255 |
| 2022 | $13,535,197 | $301,552 | $970,848 | $844,107 | 81 | $887,202 | $305,141 | $823,332 |
| 2021 | $14,212,305 | $1,196,961 | $970,759 | $833,722 | 96 | $874,263 | $1,123,179 | $900,249 |
| 2020 | $13,983,594 | $695,199 | $878,192 | $742,720 | 75 | — | $620,454 | $776,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel-Mickel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $858K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated goal is to enhance quality of life in its community, and its funding priorities include education, arts and culture, health and human services, and the environment.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Julie Valentine Center describes its mission as counseling and support for abused persons and families; Safe Harbor says it provides pathways for people impacted by domestic abuse to survive and thrive; and Conestee Foundation describes its work as stewardship of an ecological resource and providing opportunities for connection, discovery, and education in nature. Greenville Tech Foundation says it provides financial assistance to Greenville Technical College and its students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 95 grants totaling $779,380. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $117,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $117,000 to Christ Church Episcopal School for education, $60,000 to The Museum Association (Gr Co Art Museum) for arts, $50,000 to Unity Park (Community Fdn) for community development, $32,500 to the Peace Center for the Performing Arts for arts, and $25,750 to Roper Mountain Science Center Association for education. Other notable grants included $23,000 to Julie Valentine Center and $20,000 to Safe Harbor.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Daniel-Mickel Foundation is led by Minor M Shaw, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Minor M Shaw
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Carter Lowrance
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $6K (2024)
Charles Clark Mickel Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $6K (2024)
Charles C Mickel
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Kathryn S Howell
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Charles Clark Mickel Jr (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Daniel-Mickel Foundation
How much does Daniel-Mickel Foundation give each year?
Daniel-Mickel Foundation gave $779K across 95 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $731K across 83 grants.
What is Daniel-Mickel Foundation's typical grant size?
Daniel-Mickel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,204, across 95 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel-Mickel Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Daniel-Mickel Foundation give grants?
Daniel-Mickel Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (64 grants), Columbia, SC (8 grants), Spartanburg, SC (4 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Daniel-Mickel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Daniel-Mickel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 95) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (25 grants), "Health and Human Services" (11 grants) and "Arts" (11 grants).
Who are Daniel-Mickel Foundation's largest grantees?
Daniel-Mickel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Church Episcopal School - CCES ($117,000), The Museum Association (Gr Co Art Museum) ($60,000) and Unity Park (Community Fdn) ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel-Mickel Foundation?
Daniel-Mickel Foundation reported $13.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $831K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $858K (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 Daniel-Mickel Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated goal is to enhance quality of life in its community, and its funding priorities include education, arts and culture, health and human services, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel-Mickel Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel-Mickel Foundation's EIN?
Daniel-Mickel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0673409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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