Funding Amount

US $3,000 - US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Salaries not related to program support

Overview

The Hildur H. Michel Charitable Trust Grant supports organizations assisting individuals who are blind and visually impaired, primarily in Texas, particularly El Paso. Grants range from $3,000 to $5,000 and are awarded annually to 3-5 qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation does not typically fund requests for salaries not related to program support, ensuring that funds are directed towards meaningful programmatic efforts.

This foundation was created under the Last Will and Testament of Hildur H. Michel who passed away in El Paso County, Texas on July 16, 1994. The purpose of the foundation, per the Grantor’s will, is to assist those who are blind and visually impaired. There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Texas, specifically El Paso. The grants, administered through the Wells Fargo Bank as trustees for the Foundation, are awarded annually to 3 - 5 qualified organizations amounting to $3,000 - $5,000 each.

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The foundation typically does not fund requests for salaries not related to program support.

What Hildur M Michel Charitable Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
2
Total given
$12K
Median grant
$6,000
Range
$3,500–$8,500
  • By dollars: North Carolina 71%, Texas 29%. Top recipient cities: Winston-Salem, NC; Victoria, TX.

Example grants

  • Winstonsalem Industries for the Blind · Winston Salem, NC

    General operating

    $8,500

  • Vine School · Victoria, TX

    General operating

    $3,500

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Disabled
  • Foundation

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