The Michel Family Foundation
The Michel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 25 grants totaling $41,000, and states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Michel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michel Family Foundation gave $41K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state District of Columbia. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,000
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,640
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $389,549
- -5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (20% 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 Michel 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: 549 East Washington Street Ste 5, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Phone: (440) 247-4835
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Democracy Forward Fdnt ($4K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest listed shares were DC (20%), Ohio (19%), New York (15%), Florida (15%), and Illinois (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Michel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). 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 $34K (2024) to $48K (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Forward Fdnt Washington, DC | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Constitution Accountability Cntr Washington, DC | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Maltz Theatre Jupiter, FL | General Fund | $3,600 |
| Planned Parenthood West Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Voteorg Oakland, CA | General Fund | $2,200 |
| HFLA of Northeastern Ohio Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $1,600 |
| Dermatology Foundation Evanston, IL | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Heifer Project Little Rock, AK | General Fund | $1,500 |
| UH Derm Residents Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $1,500 |
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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 | $389,549 | $28,819 | $52,306 | $41,000 | 25 | $41,000 | $28,819 | $42,093 |
| 2024 | $413,036 | $22,753 | $40,157 | $33,750 | 24 | $33,750 | $26,464 | $40,699 |
| 2023 | $430,440 | $-27,102 | $39,368 | $36,900 | 27 | $36,900 | $22,240 | $35,006 |
| 2022 | $496,910 | $57,750 | $49,753 | $47,700 | 31 | $47,700 | $57,750 | $33,020 |
| 2021 | $488,913 | $77,736 | $42,554 | $38,700 | 29 | $38,700 | $77,736 | $48,246 |
| 2020 | $453,731 | $174,833 | $37,496 | $35,500 | 26 | — | $174,833 | $38,189 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, homelessness services, reproductive health, democracy, and dermatology research. These are grantees’ activities, not stated foundation focus areas. For example, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it provides nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing hunger; the Dermatology Foundation says it funds research to advance patient care and develop future specialty leaders. The Doe Fund describes its work as helping people address homelessness, substance use, and criminal justice involvement, while the Coalition for the Homeless describes providing direct services and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $41,000. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $4,000, with a median of $1,400.
Among the largest reported grants were $4,000 each to Democracy Forward Fdnt and Constitution Accountability Cntr, both for general fund purposes; $3,600 to Maltz Theatre; $2,500 each to Planned Parenthood and Greater Cleveland Food Bank; and $2,200 to Voteorg. The 2025 filing also lists grants of $1,400 each to City Harvest and City Meals on Wheels. The Doe Fund and Coalition for the Homeless each reported receiving $1,400 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Beno Michel as President and Trustee; Elaine M Michel as Vice-President and Trustee; Loren S Michel as Treasurer and Trustee; Marc H Michel as Secretary and Trustee; and Lee K Michel as Trustee.
The Michel Family Foundation is led by Beno Michel, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beno Michel
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine M Michel
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee K Michel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Loren S Michel
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marc H Michel
Secretary & Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Michel Family Foundation
How much does The Michel Family Foundation give each year?
The Michel Family Foundation gave $41K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 24 grants.
What is The Michel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,400, and its average grant was $1,640, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michel Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Michel Family Foundation give grants?
The Michel Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (19%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Michel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Michel Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Michel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Democracy Forward Fdnt ($4,000), Constitution Accountability Cntr ($4,000) and Maltz Theatre ($3,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michel Family Foundation?
The Michel Family Foundation reported $390K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (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 Michel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, homelessness services, reproductive health, democracy, and dermatology research. These are grantees’ activities, not stated foundation focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michel 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 Michel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Michel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1846021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Michel Family Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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