Michaels Warriors
Michaels Warriors is a private foundation based in Monument, Colorado. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as donations to qualified individuals under the organization’s guidelines.
Michaels Warriors at a glance
In short: Michaels Warriors gave $16K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $620.48), top state Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,512
- +648.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $620
- +199.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $290
- Total assets
- $7,465
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Michaels Warriors
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing describes donations to qualified individuals per organization guidelines.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15697 Old Post Dr, Monument, CO 80132
Phone: (412) 491-4859
Website: https://www.michaelswarriors.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michaels Warriors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports grant dollars to recipients in Alabama (41%), North Carolina (34%), South Carolina (9%), Maryland (6%), and Maine (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michaels Warriors gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2022) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $16K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 25 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,512 |
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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 | $7,465 | $15,718 | $18,886 | $15,512 | 25 | $15,512 | $65 |
| 2023 | $10,633 | $11,700 | $2,620 | $2,072 | 10 | $2,072 | $48 |
| 2022 | $1,553 | $2,460 | $907 | $400 | Total only | $400 | $10 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michaels Warriors reported a distributable amount of $65 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $15,512. Grant amounts ranged from $101 to $5,000, with a median of $290. The largest reported grants went to individual recipients: $5,000 in Alabama, $1,500 in North Carolina, $1,250 in South Carolina, and $1,000 in Maryland. The stated purposes included required medical special-needs assistance and contributions under the organization’s bylaws.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Tonarelli as president, Susan Tonarelli as treasurer, and Maria Tonarelli as secretary.
Michaels Warriors is led by John Tonarelli, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Tonarelli
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Tonarelli
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Tonarelli
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Warriors
How much does Michaels Warriors give each year?
Michaels Warriors gave $16K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 10 grants.
What is Michaels Warriors's typical grant size?
Michaels Warriors's median grant in 2024 was $290, and its average grant was $620, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michaels Warriors give grants?
Michaels Warriors's top state is Alabama, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (34%) and South Carolina (9%).
Does Michaels Warriors give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Michaels Warriors's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution per Bylaws" (10 grants) and "Contribution per organization bylaws" (7 grants).
How large is Michaels Warriors?
Michaels Warriors reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Michaels Warriors?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michaels Warriors's EIN?
Michaels Warriors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2609653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Michaels Warriors 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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