Micron Industries Charitable Foundation
Micron Industries Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Its most recent filing on record reports grants in 2021; nothing has been filed since. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Micron Industries Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Micron Industries Charitable Foundation gave $65K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), top state Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $65,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 15
- Average grant
- $4,333
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (30% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Micron Industries Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 1211 W 22Nd St Ste 200, Oak Brook, IL 60523-3226
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Micron Industries Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fellowship of Companies for Christ ($15K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grants were distributed among recipients in Illinois (30% of grant dollars), Michigan (25%), Georgia (23%), California (9%), and Texas (6%). The listed grants also include a $2,000 grant to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship of Companies for Christ Alpharetta, GA | Missionary activities | $15,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | College & universities | $15,000 |
| First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | Legal services & aid | $4,000 |
| Greater Sterling Development Corp Sterling, IL | Community development | $4,000 |
| Illinois Family Institute Tinley Park, IL | Legislative & Political Activities | $4,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena, CA | College & universities | $3,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission Chicago, IL | Services to the poor | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Chicago, IL | Christian service | $3,000 |
| Semper Fi Oceanside, CA | Service to veterans | $3,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, IL | Helping the poor | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $65,000 | 15 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2021 grants went to organizations with varied purposes, including missionary activities, education, legal services, community development, services to people in need, Christian service, veterans’ services, and community services.
Among its grantees, Fellowship of Companies for Christ says it equips and encourages business leaders to follow Biblical principles in their businesses and personal lives. First Liberty Institute says it provides pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty. Greater Sterling Development Corporation says it coordinates economic development efforts in Sterling, Whiteside County, and surrounding areas. Illinois Family Institute says it educates and informs the public about issues affecting Illinois families. Fuller Theological Seminary says it prepares students for Christian vocations, and Northern Illinois Food Bank says it provides meals through a network of food pantries and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $65,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest listed grants were $15,000 each to Fellowship of Companies for Christ for missionary activities and Hillsdale College for colleges and universities. Other listed grants included $4,000 each to First Liberty Institute for legal services and aid, Greater Sterling Development Corporation for community development, and Illinois Family Institute for legislative and political activities.
The foundation’s 2021 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Donald Clark and Carol Clark as trustees.
Micron Industries Charitable Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Carol Clark
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Clark
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Micron Industries Charitable Foundation
How much does Micron Industries Charitable Foundation give each year?
Micron Industries Charitable Foundation gave $65K across 15 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Micron Industries Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Micron Industries Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,333, across 15 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Micron Industries Charitable Foundation give grants?
Micron Industries Charitable Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Michigan (25%) and Georgia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sterling, IL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Micron Industries Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Micron Industries Charitable Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missionary activities" (3 grants) and "College & universities" (3 grants).
Who are Micron Industries Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Micron Industries Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Fellowship of Companies for Christ ($15,000), Hillsdale College ($15,000) and First Liberty Institute ($4,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Micron Industries Charitable Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2021 grants went to organizations with varied purposes, including missionary activities, education, legal services, community development, services to people in need, Christian service, veterans’ services, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Micron Industries Charitable Foundation?
Micron Industries Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Micron Industries Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Micron Industries Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1584775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Micron Industries Charitable 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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