James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation
The James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Utah institutions in business, orthopedics, music, health care, and animal welfare, as well as several organizations outside Utah.
James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation at a glance
In short: James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation gave $222K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Utah. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $222,000
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,059
- +48.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $158,375
- +12.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (98% 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 James R and Nanette S Michie 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: 3075 E Kennedy Drive 403, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Phone: (801) 592-6143
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Univ of Utah Business School ($104K). Together the top 10 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 109 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah. The listed grants also include recipients in Michigan, California, Tennessee, New York, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $104K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $104K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $128K (2020) to $317K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Utah Business School Salt Lake City, UT | Charity | $104,000 |
| Univ of Utah Orthopedics Salt Lake City, UT | Charity | $54,000 |
| Univ of Utah Music School Salt Lake City, UT | Charity | $32,000 |
| Various Contributions Salt Lake City, UT | Charity | $13,000 |
| Gifted Music School Salt Lake City, UT | Charity | $8,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Salt Lake City, UT | Charity | $2,000 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera Salt Lake City, UT | Charity | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Murray, UT | Charity | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158,375 | $241,974 | $223,974 | $222,000 | 17 | $222,000 | $6,070 |
| 2023 | $140,375 | $241,975 | $195,925 | $193,950 | 22 | $193,950 | $4,172 |
| 2022 | $94,325 | $244,985 | $199,695 | $198,710 | 26 | $198,710 | $2,738 |
| 2021 | $49,035 | $242,175 | $317,275 | $316,600 | 20 | $316,600 | $4,033 |
| 2020 | $124,135 | $211,225 | $129,484 | $128,060 | 24 | — | $4,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2024 grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. Utah Symphony & Opera describes its mission as connecting the community through great live music. The Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment, with the aim of improving patients’ quality of life and survival. The Humane Society of Utah describes its mission as eliminating pain, fear, and suffering in animals. The Portrait Society of America says it works to foster and enhance understanding of traditional fine art portraiture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $222,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $104,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $104,000 to the University of Utah Business School, $54,000 to University of Utah Orthopedics, $32,000 to University of Utah Music School, and $13,000 in various contributions. Other reported grants included $8,000 to Gifted Music School and $2,000 each to Shriners Hospitals for Children and Utah Symphony & Opera. The Humane Society of Utah and the Portrait Society of America each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James R Michie as president and L S McCullough II as director.
James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation is led by James R. Michie, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R. Michie
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
L. S. McCullough II
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation
How much does James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation give each year?
James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation gave $222K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $194K across 22 grants.
What is James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation's typical grant size?
James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $13,059, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation that year got $104K on average.
Where does James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation give grants?
James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (8 grants) and Murray, UT (2 grants).
Does James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (17 grants).
Who are James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation's largest grantees?
James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Univ of Utah Business School ($104,000), Univ of Utah Orthopedics ($54,000) and Univ of Utah Music School ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation?
James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation reported $158K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $222K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2024 grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. Utah Symphony & Opera describes its mission as connecting the community through great live music. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James R and Nanette S Michie 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 James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation's EIN?
James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2844039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James R and Nanette S Michie 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). James R and Nanette S Michie Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/james-r-and-nanette-s-michie-foundation-morg_ad1b6fea41194549ba3617c550d496a8
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