The Michael and Milagros Contreras
The Michael and Milagros Contreras is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. It made 14 grants totaling $51,538 in filing year 2025 to charitable organizations, including organizations associated with social assistance, education, religion, and health.
The Michael and Milagros Contreras at a glance
In short: The Michael and Milagros Contreras gave $52K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,538
- -34.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,681
- -48.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,125
- Total assets
- $63,681
- +39.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Michael and Milagros Contreras
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8120 Los Pinos Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33143
Phone: (305) 665-4436
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael and Milagros Contreras funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mindo Futures Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 48 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in several states. The reported shares of grant dollars were Florida 66%, New York 17%, Georgia 15%, North Carolina 2%, and Washington, DC 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Michael and Milagros Contreras open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $209 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 392% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2025) to $78K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mindo Futures Inc Miami, FL | Social Assistance | $20,000 |
| Berry College Mount Berry, GA | Education | $7,500 |
| St Hugh Catholic Church Coconut Grove, FL | Religious | $6,200 |
| Archdiocese of Miami Miami Shores, FL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Church New York, NY | Religious | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | HEALTH | $3,500 |
| Emaus in Cuba Foundation Miami, FL | Social Assistance | $1,250 |
| Morningstar Renewal Center Pinecrest, FL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Funda Rosa Greensboro, NC | Social Assistance | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Social Assistance | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with The Michael and Milagros Contreras?
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 | $63,681 | $70,089 | $51,970 | $51,538 | 14 | $51,538 | $35,298 | $13,140 |
| 2024 | $45,562 | $46,988 | $78,555 | $78,269 | 11 | $78,269 | $30,797 | $7,333 |
| 2023 | $77,129 | $27,215 | $58,809 | $58,696 | 8 | $58,696 | $20,480 | $6,576 |
| 2022 | $87,713 | $18,404 | $66,899 | $66,827 | 9 | $66,827 | $8,133 | $8,153 |
| 2021 | $136,208 | $15,272 | $63,360 | $63,259 | 6 | — | $5,152 | $10,512 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Milagros Contreras reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations described in the filing as supporting social assistance, education, religious activities, and health. Berry College describes its mission as providing a comprehensive liberal arts education that combines academics with meaningful work, spiritual and moral growth, and service to others.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $51,538. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,125. Among the largest listed awards were $20,000 to Mindo Futures Inc. for social assistance; $7,500 to Berry College for education; $6,200 to St Hugh Catholic Church for religious purposes; and $5,000 each to the Archdiocese of Miami and Corpus Christi Catholic Church for religious purposes. Other listed grants included $3,500 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for health and $1,250 to Emaus in Cuba Foundation for social assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Contreras and Milagros Contreras as trustees.
The Michael and Milagros Contreras's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Contreras
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milagros Contreras
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Michael and Milagros Contreras
How much does The Michael and Milagros Contreras give each year?
The Michael and Milagros Contreras gave $52K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $78K across 11 grants.
What is The Michael and Milagros Contreras's typical grant size?
The Michael and Milagros Contreras's median grant in 2025 was $1,125, and its average grant was $3,681, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael and Milagros Contreras that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Michael and Milagros Contreras give grants?
The Michael and Milagros Contreras gives mostly in Florida: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Georgia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Pinecrest, FL (2 grants).
Does The Michael and Milagros Contreras give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Michael and Milagros Contreras's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Assistance" (6 grants) and "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are The Michael and Milagros Contreras's largest grantees?
The Michael and Milagros Contreras's largest 2025 grantees include Mindo Futures Inc ($20,000), Berry College ($7,500) and St Hugh Catholic Church ($6,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael and Milagros Contreras?
The Michael and Milagros Contreras reported $64K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Michael and Milagros Contreras fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations described in the filing as supporting social assistance, education, religious activities, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael and Milagros Contreras?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Michael and Milagros Contreras's EIN?
The Michael and Milagros Contreras's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2019879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Michael and Milagros Contreras 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Michael and Milagros Contreras's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
LPL Financial Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Assets
$7.8M
Grants
55
Total Given
$2.3M
Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley Inc
Columbus, GA
The Foundation supports a broad range of charitable work, with a primary focus on the Chattahoochee Valley; its 2025 grants went mainly to Georgia and Florida. Grant sizes varied widely, with a median of $18,250 in 2025, and most giving is through donor-advised funds. Most donor-advised funds do not accept applications; the profile identifies a Community Impact Grant program but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$392.3M
Grants
207
Total Given
$25.9M
TD Charitable Foundation
Portland, ME
TD Charitable Foundation funds education, human services, housing and eviction prevention, nonprofit training, and community initiatives, with emphasis on inclusion and underserved and low-to-moderate-income communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $300 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000; its filing lists a typical award range of $135–$475,000. It focuses primarily on Florida, New Jersey, and New York, and its 2023 filing says applications are available online; applicants must be eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in states with a TD Bank branch.
Assets
$9.1M
Grants
1,003
Total Given
$24.9M
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation funds education, health care, and human services, including college scholarships, with most support benefiting working- and middle-class families in specified Minnesota and Florida counties; it also makes some national grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $50 to $10 million. It plans to move to invitation-only grantmaking in 2027; whether it currently accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$218.3M
Grants
1,431
Total Given
$47.9M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn
Des Moines, IA
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines supports projects that improve quality of life in Greater Des Moines, including housing and transportation access, health, economic opportunity, inclusive communities, and nonprofit capacity-building. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $12,900, though awards ranged from roughly $5,000 to $7.34 million.
Assets
$918.7M
Grants
1,259
Total Given
$55.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Michael and Milagros Contreras funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-michael-and-milagros-contreras-morg_611fd8059cb246b29ce3f2ea2fc3bc36
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_202019879_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Michael and Milagros Contreras funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-michael-and-milagros-contreras-morg_611fd8059cb246b29ce3f2ea2fc3bc36},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-04. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Michael and Milagros Contreras's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Michael and Milagros Contreras down — hundreds of funders to go?