Michael a Obannon Foundation
Michael a Obannon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $508K. Net investment income was $540K.
Michael a Obannon Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael a Obannon Foundation gave $508K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $507,780
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $84,630
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,253,574
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael a Obannon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic Foundation ($398K). Together the top 6 received $508K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 30 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael a Obannon Foundation gives
- Giving grew 83% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $278K (2021) to $508K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $508K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | MEDICALResearch | $397,780 |
| Madonna Foundation Omaha, NE | Rehab/Physicl Therpyfor those in needcare | $50,000 |
| Shade Tree Shelter Las Vegas, NV | Battered childrensshelter | $30,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society Omaha, NE | Animal shelter,treatment &education | $20,000 |
| SNUSBCA (Bowel For The Cure) Las Vegas, NV | support research &education,treatment assist.,for cancer patients | $5,000 |
| Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary Las Vegas, NV | SHELTER & Care ofWILDLIFE | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,253,574 | $562,044 | $636,750 | $507,780 | 6 | $606,430 | $539,823 | $645,372 |
| 2023 | $4,328,280 | $387,064 | $588,255 | $464,851 | 7 | $528,923 | $330,732 | $571,852 |
| 2022 | $4,529,471 | $343,913 | $488,580 | $365,442 | 5 | $425,109 | $284,442 | $524,518 |
| 2021 | $4,674,137 | $337,300 | $394,921 | $278,225 | 5 | $336,386 | $281,764 | $423,603 |
| 2020 | $4,731,758 | $351,231 | $504,091 | $385,861 | 7 | — | $295,607 | $337,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael a Obannon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $645K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael a Obannon Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dorothy Flott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Mark McElroy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Kay F Alchu ExecTSTEE
Grants Manager
Grants Manager & Invest. Manager → Grants Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$33K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Paula Egea
Office Manager
Office Aid → Office Manager, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ryan Lawrence (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 $65K, to Kay F Alchu ExecTSTEE (Grants Mgr.). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michael a Obannon Foundation
How much does Michael a Obannon Foundation give each year?
Michael a Obannon Foundation gave $508K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $465K across 7 grants.
What is Michael a Obannon Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael a Obannon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $84,630, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael a Obannon Foundation give grants?
Michael a Obannon Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nebraska (14%) and Nevada (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (3 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does Michael a Obannon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Michael a Obannon Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Michael a Obannon Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael a Obannon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Clinic Foundation ($397,780), Madonna Foundation ($50,000) and Shade Tree Shelter ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael a Obannon Foundation?
Michael a Obannon Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $606K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $645K (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 is Michael a Obannon Foundation's EIN?
Michael a Obannon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3216555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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