Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker EAGAN, MN EIN: 87-6122556

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Key facts about Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation

EIN: 87-6122556
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $389,500
Grants made (2025): 78
Average grant: $4,994
Median grant: $4,250
Primary geography: Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply: Completed applications must be received no later than March 1st and September 1st. Support is provided nationally, with emphasis on Utah.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation's 78 itemized 2025 grants were Utah (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (68 grants) and Ogden, UT (2 grants). None of its 78 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$390K

-17.0% YoY

Grant Count

-9.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-8.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's Trust Agreement establishes that funds be used for:

Promotion of education
Advancement of health and scientific achievements
Prevention of cruelty to children

The foundation provides primary support for cultural programs, higher and secondary education, with some giving directed to hospitals and social service agencies. Current funding interests include education, health, and children's services.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$1,000–$27,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides funding nationally with a primary geographic focus on Utah.

Grant Distribution by State

Utah $390K (100%)

Share of all 78 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

New York Utah

Cities

Salt Lake CityOgdenMurraySandyWest JordanWoods CrossKaysvilleOremMidvaleWest Valley CitySalt Alke CityNew YorkNorth Salt LakeProvo

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (Ending September 2024):

Total Assets: $5,652,770
Total Revenue: $180,823
Total Expenses: $561,337
Net Income: -$380,514

Prior Year (Ending September 2023):

Assets: $6,036,878 (ledger value)
Income: $199,032

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

286 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Univ of Utah - Sj Quinney College O ($15,000), Utah Legal Services ($15,000), Crossroads Urban Center ($13,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIV OF UTAH - SJ QUINNEY COLLEGE O SALT LAKE CITY, UT	SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE OF LAW	$15,000
UTAH LEGAL SERVICES SALT LAKE CITY, UT	LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES	$15,000
CROSSROADS URBAN CENTER SALT LAKE CITY, UT	EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, THRIFT STORE, AND FOOD CO OP	$13,500
SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION OF UTAH OGDEN, UT	SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN	$10,000
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SLC SALT LAKE CITY, UT	FOR OPERATION SCHOOL BELL PROGRAM	$10,000
UTAH FOOD BANK SALT LAKE CITY, UT	FOOD COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION	$10,000
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA-UT SALT LAKE CITY, UT	HOMELESS YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER	$10,000
ODYSSEY HOUSE SALT LAKE CITY, UT	CHANGE BEHAVIORS AND LIFESTYLES OF THOSE STRUGGLING WITH DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE	$10,000
UTAH COUNCIL OF THE BLIND WOODS CROSS, UT	ESTABLISH PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND TO BE MORE INDEPENDENT AND ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES	$10,000
YWCA OF UTAH SALT LAKE CITY, UT	CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY & INTERVENTION PROGRAM	$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION	Trustee	—	$81,089
JASON W HARDIN	CO-TRUSTEE	—	—
SWENSON LAW FIRM LLC	CO-TRUSTEE	—	—
KEITH ODENDAHL	CHAR COMMITTEE	—	$1,660
TAYLOR RANDALL	CHAR COMMITTEE	—	$1,660
MATTHEW DURRANT	CHAR COMMITTEE	—	$1,660

Contact Information

Phone: (801) 534-6045
Mailing Address: PO Box 2043, Milwaukee, WI 53201-2043
EIN: 87-6122556

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation fund?

The foundation's Trust Agreement establishes that funds be used for: • Promotion of education • Advancement of health and scientific achievements • Prevention of cruelty to children The foundation provides primary support for cultural programs, higher and secondary education, with some giving directed to hospitals and social service agencies. Current funding interests include education, health, and children's services.

How do I apply for a grant from Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $469,026 (most recent reporting year) • Typical grant range: $1,000–$27,000 • Recent grants include: • Utah Legal Services: $15,000 (Legal Services for Low-Income Families) • Crossroads Urban Center: $13,500 (Emergency Food Pantry, Thrift Store, and Food Co Op) • Utah Council of the Blind: $10,000 (Programs to Help People Who Are Blind) **Application Process:** • Completed applications must be received no later than March 1st and September 1st • Support is pr…

Where does Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation make grants?

The foundation provides funding nationally with a primary geographic focus on Utah.

What size grants does Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation award?

In 2025, Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation awarded 78 grants totaling $390K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation's EIN?

Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6122556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.