The Micah Foundation
The Micah Foundation is a private foundation, based in Winston-Salem, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $148K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Micah Foundation at a glance
In short: The Micah Foundation gave $25K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,500
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,083
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $148,155
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (49% 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 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rivendell House ($7K). Together the top 6 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Micah Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 280% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $20K (2020) to $29K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rivendell House Alexandria, VA | Continuation Ofcharitys Mission | $6,500 |
| People to People Liaison Greensboro, NC | Continuation Ofcharitys Mission | $6,500 |
| Stirred up Ministries Atlanta, GA | Continuation Ofcharitys Mission | $5,000 |
| SISTER2SISTER International Outreac Winston-Salem, NC | Continuation Ofcharitys Mission | $3,000 |
| Children of Zion Outreach Min Kernersville, NC | Continuation Ofcharitys Mission | $2,500 |
| Beyond Borders Norristown, PA | Continuation Ofcharitys Mission | $1,000 |
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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 | $148,155 | $31,711 | $25,429 | $24,500 | 6 | $24,500 | $15,013 | $8,755 |
| 2023 | $141,873 | $31,061 | $29,744 | $28,700 | 6 | $28,700 | $13,483 | $7,932 |
| 2022 | $140,556 | $34,252 | $30,459 | $29,350 | 8 | $29,350 | $12,150 | $8,580 |
| 2021 | $136,763 | $35,666 | $23,225 | $22,100 | 6 | $22,100 | $20,419 | $8,978 |
| 2020 | $124,322 | $13,958 | $21,409 | $20,195 | 6 | — | $9,052 | $7,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Micah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 Nancy H. Southard, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy H. Southard
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy K. Southard
Secretarytreasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Micah Foundation
How much does The Micah Foundation give each year?
The Micah Foundation gave $25K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 6 grants.
What is The Micah Foundation's typical grant size?
The Micah Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,083, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Micah Foundation give grants?
The Micah Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (27%) and Georgia (20%).
Does The Micah Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Micah Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Continuation Ofcharitys Mission" (6 grants).
Who are The Micah Foundation's largest grantees?
The Micah Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rivendell House ($6,500), People to People Liaison ($6,500) and Stirred up Ministries ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Micah Foundation?
The Micah Foundation reported $148K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Micah Foundation's EIN?
The Micah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1984388. 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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