The Micah Foundation
The Micah Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $820K. Net investment income was $721K.
The Micah Foundation at a glance
In short: The Micah Foundation gave $820K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $273K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $820,000
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $273,333
- +148.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $18,199,452
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Micah Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Micah Fund at Rose Community Foundation ($420K). Together the top 3 received $820K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 11 grants of 27 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Micah Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $650K (2021) to $820K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $820K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Micah Fund at Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO | To advance inclusive, engaged, and equitable greater denver communities through values-driven philanthropy. | $420,000 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | Jewish Education and Services | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Denver, CO | Provide Reproductive Healthcare | $150,000 |
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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 | $18,199,452 | $913,826 | $1,101,893 | $820,000 | 3 | $856,578 | $720,690 | $975,167 |
| 2023 | $18,316,873 | $3,568,300 | $904,687 | $661,238 | 6 | $691,195 | $3,399,390 | $824,289 |
| 2022 | $16,215,100 | $548,997 | $1,011,481 | $780,000 | 4 | $803,690 | $359,304 | $888,158 |
| 2021 | $16,677,584 | $1,076,469 | $893,353 | $650,000 | 8 | $650,000 | $865,116 | $932,755 |
| 2020 | $16,654,123 | $859,488 | $906,067 | $775,000 | 6 | — | $721,521 | $766,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Micah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $975K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Micah Foundation is led by Jeffrey S. Goldstein, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey S. Goldstein
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Ezra F. Goldstein
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Jared F. Goldstein
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Kristina B. Fraser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jennifer Crossett
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Ezra F Goldstein (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Micah Foundation
How much does The Micah Foundation give each year?
The Micah Foundation gave $820K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $661K across 6 grants.
What is The Micah Foundation's typical grant size?
The Micah Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $273,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Micah Foundation give grants?
The Micah Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does The Micah Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Micah Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Micah Foundation?
The Micah Foundation reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $857K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $975K (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 is The Micah Foundation's EIN?
The Micah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3239631. 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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