The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation
The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 49% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $10K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral Farragut Academy Saint Petersburg, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $4,525 | $2,424 | — | — | — | $4,525 | — |
| 2022 | $192,433 | $3,338 | $756 | — | — | — | $120,432 | $7,070 |
| 2021 | $69,604 | $1,534 | $5,758 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $1,534 | $10,230 |
| 2020 | $74,770 | $1,673 | $11,768 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $1,673 | $10,217 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation is led by George J. Michel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George J. Michel
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah McKenna
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Pauline M. Michel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $1K, to Deborah McKenna (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation
What is The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation?
The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Where does The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation operate?
The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation has awarded grants in Florida.
What is The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation's EIN?
The George J and Pauline Michel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0231404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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