Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc
Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc is a private foundation located in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting needs such as the arts, education, health care, animal studies, and assistance for service members.
Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc at a glance
In short: Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc gave $130K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,012
- +24.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,001
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,903,301
- -8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (75% 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 Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc
- 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: 1395 Panther Lane Ste 300, Naples, FL 34109
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cath ($45K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 10% to West Virginia, 3% to Virginia, 2% to Kansas, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 17% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $97K (2022) to $130K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cath Miami, FL | To Provide Support for the Needy | $44,500 |
| Florida Grand Opera Miami, FL | To Provide Arts Education | $17,512 |
| Miami City Ballet Miami Beach, FL | To Provide Support for the Arts | $15,000 |
| Childrens Resource Center Miami, FL | To Provide Education to Special Needs Kids | $15,000 |
| Davis and Elkins College Elkins, WV | To Provide an Education for Needy Students | $13,000 |
| Taubman Museum Roanoke, VA | To Provide Support for the Arts | $4,000 |
| Center for Great Apes Wauchula, FL | To Support Animal Studies | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Topeka, KS | To Assist Wounded Service Members | $3,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | To Provide Care for Sick People | $3,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To Provide Care for Sick Children | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,903,301 | $229,292 | $145,910 | $130,012 | 13 | $15,898 | $213,394 | $95,167 |
| 2023 | $2,081,794 | $227,730 | $119,190 | $104,196 | 11 | $119,190 | $227,730 | $101,739 |
| 2022 | $1,677,417 | $70,417 | $114,963 | $96,776 | 15 | $114,963 | $70,417 | $97,413 |
| 2021 | $1,708,088 | $106,376 | $120,170 | $102,588 | 14 | $117,611 | $106,376 | $100,831 |
| 2020 | $1,593,290 | $32,754 | $117,428 | $101,776 | 13 | — | $32,754 | $94,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc reported a distributable amount of $95K 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 included support for arts organizations, education for students with special needs and students in need, care for sick people and children, animal studies, and wounded service members.
Among its grantees, Florida Grand Opera describes its mission as enriching people’s lives through opera and reaching diverse communities. Miami City Ballet says it presents dance performances, trains aspiring dancers, and develops dance education. World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $130,012. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $44,500, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $44,500 to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cath for support for the needy; $17,512 to Florida Grand Opera for arts education; $15,000 to Miami City Ballet for arts support; $15,000 to Childrens Resource Center for education for special needs children; and $13,000 to Davis and Elkins College for education for students in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Lewis Michaels, president; Pamela Michaels, vice president; Theodore Michaels, treasurer; and Steven Michaels, secretary.
Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc is led by Lewis Michaels, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lewis Michaels
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Michaels
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Michaels
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Michaels
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc
How much does Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc give each year?
Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc gave $130K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 11 grants.
What is Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc's typical grant size?
Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $10,001, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc give grants?
Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc gives mostly in Florida: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (4 grants).
Does Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Support for the Arts" (3 grants).
Who are Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc's largest grantees?
Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cath ($44,500), Florida Grand Opera ($17,512) and Miami City Ballet ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc?
Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (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 does Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts organizations, education for students with special needs and students in need, care for sick people and children, animal studies, and wounded service members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc?
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 Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc's EIN?
Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3662847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michaels Family Foundation of VA Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michaels-family-foundation-of-va-inc-morg_5f5e471594a84270a3562ae7ea6236a4
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