The McMichael Family Foundation
The McMichael Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Madison, North Carolina. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to organizations in North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida, including universities, medical organizations, and charitable and religious organizations.
The McMichael Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McMichael Family Foundation gave $3.3M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $298K), mostly in North Carolina. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,278,801
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $298,073
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $191,500
- Total assets
- $46,096,182
- +5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The McMichael 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 507, Madison, NC 27025
Phone: (336) 548-6444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McMichael Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grants Under 100000 ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 30 grants of 41 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 14% to Georgia, 7% to Ohio, 6% to Kentucky, and 3% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The McMichael Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $123K; repeat grants $398K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $225K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2020) to $3.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grants Under 100000 Madison, NC | Various-Details Upon Request | $1,392,301 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | General Purpose | $447,000 |
| Elon University Elon, NC | General Purpose | $235,000 |
| Project Liberia Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $225,000 |
| NC State University Raleigh, NC | Endowed Scholarship | $200,000 |
| High Point Reg Health Foundation High Point, NC | General Purpose | $191,500 |
| National Christian Foundation KY Lexington, KY | General Purpose | $185,000 |
| Meninak Club Foundation Jacksonville, FL | General Purpose | $103,000 |
| Barry Joyce Cancer Support Madison, NC | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Reidsv Reidsville, NC | General Purpose | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,096,182 | $6,404,199 | $3,926,076 | $3,278,801 | 11 | $3,278,801 | $5,769,932 | $3,384,347 |
| 2024 | $43,618,059 | $2,687,459 | $3,918,868 | $3,100,600 | 8 | $3,100,600 | $1,882,008 | $3,177,481 |
| 2023 | $44,849,468 | $3,309,018 | $3,702,808 | $2,817,000 | 5 | $2,817,000 | $2,437,969 | $2,762,611 |
| 2022 | $45,243,258 | $7,242,696 | $3,440,410 | $2,800,500 | 8 | $2,800,500 | $6,616,295 | $2,831,826 |
| 2021 | $41,440,972 | $3,484,284 | $4,088,611 | $3,252,000 | 9 | — | $2,661,567 | $3,101,487 |
| 2020 | $42,045,299 | $1,694,507 | $3,241,116 | $2,487,000 | 9 | — | $940,742 | $2,764,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McMichael Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.4M for 2025 — 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 available here. Its listed 2025 grants include support for universities, medical organizations, a church, and other charitable organizations. Among the grantees whose missions are described, Elon University says its mission is to transform mind, body, and spirit through undergraduate and graduate education. The Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund says it provides financial, emotional, and educational assistance to cancer patients in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $3,278,801. Grants ranged from $100,000 to $1,392,301, with a median of $191,500. The largest listed grant was $1,392,301 to “Grants Under 100000” in Madison, North Carolina, for “various—details upon request.” Other notable grants included $447,000 to the University of Georgia for general purposes, $235,000 to Elon University for general purposes, $225,000 to Project Liberia for general purposes, and $200,000 to NC State University for an endowed scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dalton L. McMichael Jr. as President/Director, Flavel McMichael Godfrey as Vice President/Director, Gail Lane as Treasurer/Director, Whitney Brigman Heard as Secretary, and Anna Drew Kirk and Andrew Martin Miracle as Junior Members.
The McMichael Family Foundation is led by Dalton L. McMichael Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dalton L. McMichael Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Flavel McMichael Godfrey
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gail Lane
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Whitney Brigman Heard
Secretary
Secretary & Junior Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
$13K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Andrew Martin Miracle
Junior Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anna Drew Kirk
Junior Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Whitney Brigman Heard (Secretary/Ju).
Frequently asked questions about The McMichael Family Foundation
How much does The McMichael Family Foundation give each year?
The McMichael Family Foundation gave $3.3M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 8 grants.
What is The McMichael Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McMichael Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $191,500, and its average grant was $298,073, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McMichael Family Foundation that year got $123K on average.
Where does The McMichael Family Foundation give grants?
The McMichael Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (14%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, NC (2 grants).
Does The McMichael Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of The McMichael Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McMichael Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McMichael Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Grants Under 100000 ($1,392,301), University of Georgia ($447,000) and Elon University ($235,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McMichael Family Foundation?
The McMichael Family Foundation reported $46.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.4M (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 The McMichael Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available here. Its listed 2025 grants include support for universities, medical organizations, a church, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McMichael 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 The McMichael Family Foundation's EIN?
The McMichael Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1774976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The McMichael Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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