Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust
The TUA Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It makes grants to qualified charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it conducts no direct charitable activities.
Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust gave $199K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $198,539
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,181
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,164
- Total assets
- $5,043,628
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% 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 Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Fdn Pompano Beach ($96K). Together the top 10 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 70 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (52%), Missouri (33%), Indiana (12%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) 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 $6K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% 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 (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 $199K (2025) to $298K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Fdn Pompano Beach Pompano Beach, FL | Unrestricted General | $95,810 |
| Batesville United Methodist Church Batesville, IN | Unrestricted General | $20,542 |
| Masonic Home of Missouri Columbia, MO | Unrestricted General | $16,435 |
| Central Presbyterian Church St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $10,272 |
| John Knox Village of Florida Inc Pompano Beach, FL | Unrestricted General | $8,220 |
| Epworth Children & Family Services St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $6,164 |
| Presbyterian Children's Homes St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $6,164 |
| Salem in Ladue United Methodist Church St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $6,164 |
| Youthbridge Community Foundation St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $6,164 |
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | Unrestricted General | $6,164 |
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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 | $5,043,628 | $456,864 | $286,582 | $198,539 | 14 | $227,644 | $400,909 | $289,425 |
| 2024 | $4,908,824 | $153,827 | $303,829 | $230,399 | 14 | $256,957 | $100,986 | $267,744 |
| 2023 | $4,900,438 | $-61,028 | $295,565 | $212,764 | 14 | $237,456 | $62,934 | $250,753 |
| 2022 | $5,188,973 | $1,000,672 | $381,517 | $297,899 | 14 | $324,465 | $948,435 | $275,739 |
| 2021 | $5,335,122 | $400,963 | $334,982 | $257,809 | 14 | — | $356,359 | $285,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $289K 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
The trust does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants included religious organizations, educational institutions, and organizations serving children, families, and adults in need. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions: for example, Masonic Home of Missouri says it assists eligible adults and children in need, while Epworth Children & Family Services says it helps children, youth, and families move toward self-sufficiency. College of the Ozarks describes its mission as providing Christian education, and Moody Bible Institute of Chicago describes itself as a higher education and media ministry.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 14 grants totaling $198,539. Grant amounts ranged from $4,110 to $95,810, with a median of $6,164.
The largest 2025 grant was $95,810 to First Presbyterian Fdn Pompano Beach. Other notable awards included $20,542 to Batesville United Methodist Church and $16,435 to Masonic Home of Missouri. John Knox Village of Florida received $8,220; Epworth Children & Family Services, Presbyterian Children’s Homes, Salem in Ladue United Methodist Church, Youthbridge Community Foundation, and College of the Ozarks each received $6,164; and the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago received $4,110. The listed grants were designated for unrestricted general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$65K (2022) → $72K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $72K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust
How much does Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust give each year?
Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust gave $199K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 14 grants.
What is Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $6,164, and its average grant was $14,181, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust that year got $6K on average.
Where does Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust give grants?
Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (33%) and Indiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (7 grants), Pompano Beach, FL (2 grants) and Batesville, IN (2 grants).
Does Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Fdn Pompano Beach ($95,810), Batesville United Methodist Church ($20,542) and Masonic Home of Missouri ($16,435), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust?
Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $228K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (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 Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust fund?
The trust does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants included religious organizations, educational institutions, and organizations serving children, families, and adults in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust's EIN?
Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7201412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Tua Fred & Irene Michel Charitable Trust 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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