Micky and Madeleine Arison Family
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. In 2024, it reported 55 grants totaling $13,443,028, including support for humanitarian aid, hunger relief, health, arts, and children’s services organizations.
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family at a glance
In short: Micky and Madeleine Arison Family gave $13.4M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $244K), mostly in Florida. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,443,028
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $244,419
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $221,533,297
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (10 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (70% 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 Micky and Madeleine Arison Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Two Alhambra Plaza 1040, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (786) 270-3710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Micky and Madeleine Arison Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation - Donor Advised Fund (DAF) ($4.1M). Together the top 10 received $10.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
252 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 252 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 15% to California, 7% to New Jersey, and 2% each to New York and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Micky and Madeleine Arison Family open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 55 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $290K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 $12.1M (2023) to $15.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $13.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation - Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $4,100,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| The Sundari Foundation- Lotus House Miami, FL | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| National Basketball Foundation Secaucus, NJ | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park, FL | General Support | $765,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $337,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami Miami, FL | General Support | $275,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $250,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $250,000 |
| The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Miami, FL | General Support | $250,000 |
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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 | $221,533,297 | $21,598,106 | $18,062,234 | $13,443,028 | 55 | $13,505,264 | $17,217,794 | $14,245,701 |
| 2023 | $219,027,321 | $11,262,728 | $15,361,322 | $12,120,513 | 49 | $12,261,633 | $8,230,962 | $13,017,597 |
| 2022 | $223,468,310 | $13,326,479 | $18,887,712 | $15,177,378 | 51 | $15,338,110 | $10,132,535 | $13,279,012 |
| 2021 | $232,510,515 | $23,555,348 | $16,099,586 | $12,779,283 | 47 | $12,885,931 | $20,458,690 | $14,792,299 |
| 2020 | $228,346,273 | $9,896,522 | $14,750,332 | $12,309,518 | 50 | — | $7,492,135 | $12,826,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Micky and Madeleine Arison Family reported a distributable amount of $14.2M 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 is provided in the available filing details. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in several fields. For example, Direct Relief describes its mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. Feeding South Florida says it works to end hunger in South Florida through food access, advocacy, programming, and education. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, says it promotes contemporary artists and the exchange of art and ideas. Voices for Children Foundation says it supports children and youth in the Miami-Dade County foster care system.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $13,443,028. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,100,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed grants included $4,100,000 to the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation—Donor Advised Fund for general support; $2,000,000 to Direct Relief for general support; $1,500,000 to The Sundari Foundation—Lotus House for general support; and $1,000,000 to the National Basketball Foundation for general support.
Other listed 2024 grants included $765,000 to Feeding South Florida, $337,000 to Wounded Warrior Project, $275,000 to the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami, and $250,000 each to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard L. Kohan is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family is led by Richard L. Kohan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard L. Kohan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James M. Dubin (2020) — Trustee
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 Micky and Madeleine Arison Family
How much does Micky and Madeleine Arison Family give each year?
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family gave $13.4M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.1M across 49 grants.
What is Micky and Madeleine Arison Family's typical grant size?
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $244,419, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Micky and Madeleine Arison Family that year got $39K on average.
Where does Micky and Madeleine Arison Family give grants?
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family gives mostly in Florida: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (28 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Coral Gables, FL (3 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Micky and Madeleine Arison Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Micky and Madeleine Arison Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Micky and Madeleine Arison Family's largest grantees?
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family's largest 2024 grantees include Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation - Donor Advised Fund (DAF) ($4,100,000), Direct Relief ($2,000,000) and The Sundari Foundation- Lotus House ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Micky and Madeleine Arison Family?
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family reported $221.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14.2M (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 Micky and Madeleine Arison Family fund?
No mission statement is provided in the available filing details. Its 2024 grants include organizations working in several fields. For example, Direct Relief describes its mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Micky and Madeleine Arison Family?
The foundation 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 Micky and Madeleine Arison Family's EIN?
Micky and Madeleine Arison Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4822537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Micky and Madeleine Arison Family 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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