Michaux Family Foundation
The Michaux Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Flower Mound, Texas. In 2024, it gave $163,250 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations focused on education, health, social services, and community support.
Michaux Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Michaux Family Foundation gave $163K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in North Carolina. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,250
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,883
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $426,318
- -7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (10 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (63% 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 Michaux Family Foundation
- 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. The filing lists application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Michaux Family Foundation
Mailing address: 2990 Long Prairie Road Suite A, Flower Mound, TX 75022
Phone: (972) 355-8222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michaux Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UNC Chapel Hill Building Fund ($100K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 47 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 21% to recipients in Washington, DC. Other reported shares were New York, 4%; Oregon, 3%; and Virginia, 2%. The listed grants also included recipients in Colorado, Minnesota, California, and Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michaux Family Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 15 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 402% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $33K (2021) to $203K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Chapel Hill Building Fund Chapel Hill, NC | Buildingfunding | $100,000 |
| St Johns College High School Washington, DC | Educationsupport & Funding | $25,000 |
| National PKU Alliance New York, NY | Fund Raising Events & PKU Newspku Operationspku Research | $7,250 |
| Foxhall Foundation Washington, DC | Social Servicesdonation | $7,000 |
| Climate Psychiatry Alliance Portland, OR | Social Servicesclimate Change | $5,000 |
| Coalition for Carolina Chapel Hill, NC | Social Servicessupport | $3,500 |
| Capital Caring Health Merrifield, VA | Healthcaresupport | $2,500 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation Denver, CO | Social Servicesupport | $2,500 |
| Los Cabos Children's Foundation Eagan, MN | Childrens Healthcare & Research | $2,000 |
| Bulamu Healthcare Palo Alto, CA | Social Serviceshealthcare | $2,000 |
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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 | $426,318 | $19,670 | $174,785 | $163,250 | 15 | $163,250 | $129,851 | $11,801 |
| 2023 | $459,726 | $24,662 | $218,198 | $203,250 | 12 | $203,250 | $17,758 | $23,208 |
| 2022 | $723,006 | $30,761 | $150,135 | $131,500 | 9 | $131,500 | $78,070 | $38,356 |
| 2021 | $780,196 | $38,200 | $50,711 | $32,500 | 5 | $32,500 | $147,771 | $52,771 |
| 2020 | $672,413 | $40,197 | $106,544 | $90,911 | 6 | — | $78,264 | $59,639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michaux Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 a university building fund, schools, health and research organizations, and social-service and community organizations.
Among the 2024 grantees, Los Cabos Children’s Foundation says its mission is to advance programs focused on the health and wellness of children and youth in Baja California Sur. Georgetown Day School describes its work as enrolling students with the potential to benefit from its challenging academic program. Arlington Free Clinic says it advances health equity through comprehensive healthcare for neighbors who would otherwise lack access. First Descents says it provides outdoor adventures to young adults affected by cancer and other serious health conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $163,250. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $100,000 to UNC Chapel Hill Building Fund, $25,000 to St. John’s College High School, $7,250 to National PKU Alliance, $7,000 to Foxhall Foundation, and $5,000 to Climate Psychiatry Alliance. Other grants included $3,500 to Coalition for Carolina and $2,500 each to Capital Caring Health and Morgan Adams Foundation. Los Cabos Children’s Foundation and Georgetown Day School each received $2,000; Arlington Free Clinic received $1,500; and First Descents received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard L. Michaux, Virginia J. Michaux, Richard L. Michaux Jr., and Alison M. Reynolds as directors.
Michaux Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison M. Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Michaux
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Michaux Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia J. Michaux
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Michaux Family Foundation
How much does Michaux Family Foundation give each year?
Michaux Family Foundation gave $163K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $203K across 12 grants.
What is Michaux Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Michaux Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,883, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michaux Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Michaux Family Foundation give grants?
Michaux Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Chapel Hill, NC (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Michaux Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Michaux Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michaux Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Michaux Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UNC Chapel Hill Building Fund ($100,000), St Johns College High School ($25,000) and National PKU Alliance ($7,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michaux Family Foundation?
Michaux Family Foundation reported $426K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michaux Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university building fund, schools, health and research organizations, and social-service and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michaux Family Foundation?
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 Michaux Family Foundation's EIN?
Michaux Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1807893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michaux Family Foundation 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). Michaux Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michaux-family-foundation-morg_f19742ddf13345ee907c5e76444c670c
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