Micky and Madeleine Arison Family
The Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2006 in Florida, serving as the philanthropic vehicle of Micky Arison and his wife Madeleine. Based in Coral Gables, Florida, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on disease research, health and humanitarian relief efforts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$221.5M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.4M
+10.9% YoY
Grant Count
55
+12.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$244K
-1.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not publicly articulate a formal mission statement. However, its giving priorities include:
- Medical research and disease research (largest giving area)
- Health and humanitarian relief
- Children's health (including support to children's hospitals)
- South Florida community needs, including:
- Housing
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Hunger relief
- Disabilities
- Environment
- Global development and international humanitarian aid
The foundation maintains a low profile and does not formally name giving areas or articulate specific goals through public channels.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an **invitation-only basis** and does not accept unsolicited applications or proposals.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $500,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Primary focus: South Florida (Miami-Dade County area)
- Secondary focus: National giving, particularly to large research institutions
- International giving: Global organizations providing humanitarian aid and relief
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $219,027,321
- Total revenues: $11,262,728
- Total expenses: $15,361,322
- Investment income and dividends: $6,572,589
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $221,533,297
- Total giving: $13,443,028
Annual giving: Approximately $12.1 million
The foundation has zero employees and generates revenue primarily through investment income and dividends rather than contributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $221,533,297 | $219,027,321 | $223,468,310 |
| Revenue | $21,598,106 | $11,262,728 | $13,326,479 |
| Expenses | $18,062,234 | $15,361,322 | $18,887,712 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $13,505,264 | $12,261,633 | $15,338,110 |
| Net Investment Income | $17,217,794 | $8,230,962 | $10,132,535 |
| Distributable Amount | $14,245,701 | $13,017,597 | $13,279,012 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Founder/Trustee: Micky Arison
- Founder/Trustee: Madeleine Arison
- Administrative contact: Richard Kohan AFO LLC
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD L KOHAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated significant responsiveness to humanitarian crises:
**Ukraine Relief:** Committed $3 million to support Ukraine humanitarian relief efforts
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation Commits $3 Million to Support**Hurricane Relief:** Pledged $2 million for Hurricane Dorian relief
**Hurricane Irma Relief:** Donated $10 million to Irma relief efforts (in partnership with Miami Heat and Carnival Corporation)
Miami Heat, Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation donating $10 millionThe foundation's giving reflects both sustained commitment to medical research and disease prevention, as well as responsive philanthropy to major humanitarian emergencies and community needs in South Florida.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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