Michael Family Foundation
Michael Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lodi, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $315K.
Michael Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Family Foundation gave $166K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $166,200
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,240
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,948,043
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (75% 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 Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lucky Duck Foundation ($49K). Together the top 5 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 26 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). 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 $152K (2023) to $200K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Duck Foundation San Diego, CA | General Purposes | $49,200 |
| Youth Assistance Coalition San Diego, CA | Drop in Center and Food/Supplies | $45,000 |
| Solutions for Change Vista, CA | Drop in Center | $30,000 |
| Habilitat Kaneohe, HI | General Operating Purposes | $21,000 |
| Project Hawaii Keaau, HI | General Operating Purposes | $21,000 |
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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 | $3,948,043 | $364,374 | $261,516 | $166,200 | 5 | $166,200 | $315,405 | $176,294 |
| 2023 | $3,322,826 | $91,730 | $244,588 | $152,497 | 5 | $152,497 | $39,027 | $158,691 |
| 2022 | $3,199,735 | $-224,993 | $287,575 | $182,215 | 7 | $182,215 | — | $167,312 |
| 2021 | $4,131,217 | $753,290 | $305,189 | $200,000 | 5 | $200,000 | $714,769 | $187,657 |
| 2020 | $4,121,974 | $267,941 | $247,128 | $191,500 | 4 | — | $235,752 | $180,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Family Foundation is led by Miriam Michael, Vice President & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miriam Michael
Vice President & President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Cindy Clarke
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Cia Hudson
Member
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Clarke
Member
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Restaino
Member
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chris Engh (2020) — Member
- Former: Tobbie Wells (2020) — Member
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 $22K, to Miriam Michael (VP and President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michael Family Foundation
How much does Michael Family Foundation give each year?
Michael Family Foundation gave $166K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $152K across 5 grants.
What is Michael Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $33,240, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael Family Foundation give grants?
Michael Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Michael Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Michael Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lucky Duck Foundation ($49,200), Youth Assistance Coalition ($45,000) and Solutions for Change ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael Family Foundation?
Michael Family Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (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 Family Foundation's EIN?
Michael Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0301691. 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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