Micah Lee Foundation NFP
Micah Lee Foundation NFP is a private foundation based in Wheaton, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to 19 organizations totaling $42,560, with stated purposes including program support and general fund support.
Micah Lee Foundation NFP at a glance
In short: Micah Lee Foundation NFP gave $43K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Colorado. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,560
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,240
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $850
- Total assets
- $506,151
- +32.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (23% 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 Micah Lee Foundation NFP
- How to Apply
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Provide sufficient written details to determine need and purpose. Awards are limited to Section 501(c)(3) purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Hythem P Shadid
Mailing address: 26 W 316 Torrey Pines Ct, Winfield, IL 60190
Phone: (630) 682-5534
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Micah Lee Foundation NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dreams Indeed International ($10K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (23%), the District of Columbia (21%), New York (15%), Minnesota (12%), and Georgia (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Micah Lee Foundation NFP open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of 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 $23K (2020) to $44K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dreams Indeed International Denver, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd New York New York, NY | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Common Ground Consultants Inc Hopkins, MN | General Fund | $5,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Serge Washington, DC | Program Support | $5,000 |
| The Telos Group Washington, DC | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Arabic Christian Church York, PA | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Arrabon Richmond, VA | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Global Immersion Spokane, WA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Governor's Leadership Forum Lohman, MO | General Fund | $850 |
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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 | $506,151 | $224,990 | $62,059 | $42,560 | 19 | $42,560 | $146,979 | $35,496 |
| 2023 | $381,607 | $84,287 | $57,977 | $44,108 | 18 | $44,108 | $58,153 | $28,159 |
| 2022 | $367,864 | $116,442 | $49,579 | $31,500 | 8 | $31,500 | $14,860 | $28,317 |
| 2021 | $384,621 | $167,560 | $40,628 | $30,635 | 10 | $30,635 | $76,812 | $25,087 |
| 2020 | $256,158 | $81,101 | $30,666 | $23,495 | 16 | — | $56,596 | $21,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Micah Lee Foundation NFP reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Common Ground Consultants Inc. describes its mission as promoting cross-cultural relationship development. Arrabon describes itself as a spiritual formation ministry that equips Christ-followers to pursue healing and reconciliation in their communities. World Vision Inc. describes its work as Christian humanitarian assistance, including emergency relief and long-term community development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $42,560. Grant amounts ranged from $15 to $10,000, with a median of $850. The largest grants were $10,000 to DREAMS INDEED INTERNATIONAL for program support; $6,000 to GOOD SHEPHERD NEW YORK for its general fund; and $5,000 each to COMMON GROUND CONSULTANTS INC and NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION for their general funds, and SERGE for program support.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests sufficient written details to determine need and purpose, and limits awards to Section 501(c)(3) purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hythem P Shadid, Beth Anderson Shadid, Andrew P Shadid, and Peter G Shadid as directors.
Micah Lee Foundation NFP's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew P. Shadid
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beth Anderson Shadid
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hythem P. Shadid
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter G. Shadid
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 Micah Lee Foundation NFP
How much does Micah Lee Foundation NFP give each year?
Micah Lee Foundation NFP gave $43K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 18 grants.
What is Micah Lee Foundation NFP's typical grant size?
Micah Lee Foundation NFP's median grant in 2024 was $850, and its average grant was $2,240, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Micah Lee Foundation NFP that year got $1K on average.
Where does Micah Lee Foundation NFP give grants?
Micah Lee Foundation NFP's top state is Colorado, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Micah Lee Foundation NFP give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Micah Lee Foundation NFP's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are Micah Lee Foundation NFP's largest grantees?
Micah Lee Foundation NFP's largest 2024 grantees include Dreams Indeed International ($10,000), Good Shepherd New York ($6,000) and Common Ground Consultants Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Micah Lee Foundation NFP?
Micah Lee Foundation NFP reported $506K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Micah Lee Foundation NFP fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Common Ground Consultants Inc. describes its mission as promoting cross-cultural relationship development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Micah Lee Foundation NFP?
Provide sufficient written details to determine need and purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Micah Lee Foundation NFP's EIN?
Micah Lee Foundation NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2191133. 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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