Hildur H. Michel Charitable Trust Grant
Funding Amount
US $3,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Disabled
- Foundation
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