The Michel Foundation
The Michel Foundation is a private foundation based in Deerfield, Illinois (EIN 36-6058059). Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants totaling $5,227.
The Michel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michel Foundation gave $5K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $227.261), top state New Jersey. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,227
- +88.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $227
- +104.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $95,857
- +5.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (7 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (38% 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 Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Jeff Michel as the contact, “848” under form and materials, and no restrictions on awards. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeff Michel
Mailing address: 1414 Country Lane, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 317-0684
Email: jeff.michel@scientificgames.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Liver Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (38%) and Illinois (31%), followed by the District of Columbia (8%), Virginia (6%), and New York (4%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Michel Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 23 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $471; repeat grants $120. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
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 $3K (2024) to $5K (2023). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Liver Foundation West Orange, NJ | To Support Education | $2,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Chicago, IL | To Support Education | $850 |
| ALS Association Arlington, VA | To Support Community | $200 |
| Francis W Parker School Chicago, IL | To Support Education | $200 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | To Educate Sexual Health Care | $200 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | To Support Education | $163 |
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | To Support Education | $160 |
| Camperships for Nebagamon East Troy, WI | To Support Education | $104 |
| Actblue Naral Boston, MA | To Support Education | $100 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | To Support Education | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,857 | $11,297 | $6,372 | $5,227 | 23 | $5,227 | $5,160 |
| 2024 | $90,932 | $5,069 | $4,072 | $2,775 | 25 | $2,775 | $3,375 |
| 2023 | $89,935 | $3,371 | $6,541 | $5,351 | 24 | $5,351 | $2,246 |
| 2022 | $93,105 | $3,023 | $4,485 | $3,466 | 21 | $3,466 | $1,999 |
| 2021 | $94,567 | $6,453 | $4,070 | $3,160 | 20 | $3,160 | $4,678 |
| 2020 | $92,184 | $4,093 | $4,875 | $4,030 | 14 | — | $1,268 |
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 included support for education, community, sexual health care, and healthy oceans, as well as grants to conservation organizations.
Among its grantees, the American Liver Foundation says its mission is to promote education, advocacy, support services, and research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of liver disease. The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Ocean Conservancy says it unites science, people, and policy to protect the ocean. The Francis W. Parker School says it educates students to act as responsible citizens and leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $5,227. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,000, with a median of $100. The largest grants listed were $2,000 to the American Liver Foundation, $850 to Judd Goldman Adaptive, and $200 each to the ALS Association, Francis W. Parker School, and Planned Parenthood.
Other 2025 recipients included the Chicago Botanic Garden ($163), Art Institute of Chicago ($160), Camperships for Nebagamon ($104), and the Immune Deficiency Foundation ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Michel as treasurer and secretary, Katherine Stuman as president, and David Michel and Dan Micel Jr. as directors.
The Michel Foundation is led by Katherine Stuman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Stuman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dan Micel Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Michel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Michel
Treasurer & Secretary
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 Foundation
How much does The Michel Foundation give each year?
The Michel Foundation gave $5K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 25 grants.
What is The Michel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $227, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michel Foundation that year got $471 on average.
Where does The Michel Foundation give grants?
The Michel Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (31%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Michel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Michel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Education" (15 grants).
Who are The Michel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Liver Foundation ($2,000), Judd Goldman Adaptive ($850) and ALS Association ($200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michel Foundation?
The Michel Foundation reported $96K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What does The Michel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, community, sexual health care, and healthy oceans, as well as grants to conservation organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michel Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists Jeff Michel as the contact, “848” under form and materials, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Michel Foundation's EIN?
The Michel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6058059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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