The Michel Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-6058059
Foundation Overview
Based in Deerfield, IL, The Michel Foundation has awarded 194 grants totaling $37,655 to organizations in Illinois, Virginia and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $2,500, with a median award of $100.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 48 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 35% in Illinois and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (79%), Glencoe (12%), Northbrook (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 16% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Michel Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex's Lemonade Stand | $100 | Wynnewood, PA, US | To Support Childhood Cancer | 2023 |
| Als Association | $105 | Arlington, VA, US | To Support Community | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Health Education | 2023 |
| Amherst College | $50 | Amherst, MA, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Anti Defamation League | $552 | New York, NY, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $160 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Aspca | $150 | New York, NY, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2023 |
| Camperships For Nebagamon | $115 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $189 | Glencoe, IL, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | $100 | Tavernier, FL, US | To Support Healthy Ocean | 2023 |
| Earthjustice | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Educate Awareness Gun Violence | 2023 |
| Francis W Parker School | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Isaraeli-american Council | $180 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing | $2,100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Physical Disabled | 2023 |
| Naral | $100 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Support Abortion Rights | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Educate Climate Change | 2023 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Healthy Ocean & Wild Anim | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Educate Sexual Health Care | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $100 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| The Asher House | $50 | Estacada, OR, US | For Animals Adopted | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | To Support Land And Water On All Lif | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Wbez | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Civic Community | 2023 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand | $100 | Wynnewood, PA, US | To Support Childhood Cancer | 2023 |
| Als Association | $105 | Arlington, VA, US | To Support Community | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Health Education | 2023 |
| Amherst College | $50 | Amherst, MA, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Anti Defamation League | $552 | New York, NY, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $160 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Aspca | $150 | New York, NY, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2023 |
| Camperships For Nebagamon | $115 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $189 | Glencoe, IL, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | $100 | Tavernier, FL, US | To Support Healthy Ocean | 2023 |
| Earthjustice | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Educate Awareness Gun Violence | 2023 |
| Francis W Parker School | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Isaraeli-american Council | $180 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing | $2,100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Physical Disabled | 2023 |
| Naral | $100 | Washington Dc, DC, US | To Support Abortion Rights | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Educate Climate Change | 2023 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Healthy Ocean & Wild Anim | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Educate Sexual Health Care | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $100 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| The Asher House | $50 | Estacada, OR, US | For Animals Adopted | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | To Support Land And Water On All Lif | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2023 |
| Wbez | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Civic Community | 2023 |
| Wbez | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Civic Community | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | To Support Land And Water On All Lif | 2022 |
| The Humane Society Of The Us | $200 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $125 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Roatan Marine Park Int'l Inc | $205 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Marine Ecosystems | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Washington, DC, US | To Educate Sexual Health Care | 2022 |
| Phillips Academy | $25 | Andover, MA, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Padi Aware Foundation | $25 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, US | To Support Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Healthy Ocean & Wild Anim | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Educate Climate Change | 2022 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Francis W Parker School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Elyssa Mission | $50 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Support Resources To At Risk Teen | 2022 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | $100 | Tavernier, FL, US | To Support Healthy Ocean | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $149 | Glencoe, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Camperships For Nebagamon | $102 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Aspca | $925 | New York, NY, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $160 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Anti Defamation League | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Amherst College | $50 | Amherst, MA, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Wbez | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Civic Community | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | To Support Land And Water On All Lif | 2022 |
| The Humane Society Of The Us | $200 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $125 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Roatan Marine Park Int'l Inc | $205 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Marine Ecosystems | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Washington, DC, US | To Educate Sexual Health Care | 2022 |
| Phillips Academy | $25 | Andover, MA, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Padi Aware Foundation | $25 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, US | To Support Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Healthy Ocean & Wild Anim | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Educate Climate Change | 2022 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Francis W Parker School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Elyssa Mission | $50 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Support Resources To At Risk Teen | 2022 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | $100 | Tavernier, FL, US | To Support Healthy Ocean | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $149 | Glencoe, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Camperships For Nebagamon | $102 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Aspca | $925 | New York, NY, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $160 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Anti Defamation League | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Amherst College | $50 | Amherst, MA, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Wbez | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Civic Community | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | To Support Land And Water On All Lif | 2022 |
| The Humane Society Of The Us | $200 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $125 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Roatan Marine Park Int'l Inc | $205 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Marine Ecosystems | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Washington, DC, US | To Educate Sexual Health Care | 2022 |
| Phillips Academy | $25 | Andover, MA, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Padi Aware Foundation | $25 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, US | To Support Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Healthy Ocean & Wild Anim | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Educate Climate Change | 2022 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Francis W Parker School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Elyssa Mission | $50 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Support Resources To At Risk Teen | 2022 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | $100 | Tavernier, FL, US | To Support Healthy Ocean | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $149 | Glencoe, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Camperships For Nebagamon | $102 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Aspca | $925 | New York, NY, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $160 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Anti Defamation League | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Amherst College | $50 | Amherst, MA, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Amherst College | $50 | Amherst, MA, US | To Support Education | 2021 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2021 |
| Aspca | $150 | New York, NY, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2021 |
| Camp Nebagamon Scholarhship Fund | $50 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Education | 2021 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $135 | Glencoe, IL, US | To Support Education | 2021 |
| Chicago Youth Shakespeare | $525 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2021 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | $50 | Tavernier, FL, US | To Support Healthy Ocean | 2021 |
| Every Mother Counts | $250 | New York, NY, US | To Support Communities | 2021 |
| Francis W Parker School | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2021 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $50 | Albany, NY, US | To Educate Climate Change | 2021 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $50 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Healthy Ocean & Wild Anim | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Educate Sexual Health Care | 2021 |
| Saltwater Anglers Association | $100 | Coventry, RI, US | To Support Marine Conversation | 2021 |
| Roatan Marine Park Int'l Inc | $200 | Austin, TX, US | To Support Marine Ecosystems | 2021 |
| The Humane Society Of The Us | $150 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2021 |
| Wags & Walks | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Prevent Of Cruety To Animals | 2021 |
| Camperships For Nebagamon | $50 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Education | 2021 |
| Naral | $600 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Abortion Rights | 2021 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety | $300 | New York, NY, US | To Edudate Awareness Gun Violence | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Support Antisemitism | 2020 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2020 |
| Aspca | $450 | New York, NY, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2020 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $135 | Glencoe, IL, US | To Support Education | 2020 |
| Chicago Public Media | $120 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Public Radio | 2020 |
| Earthjustice | $50 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Educate Environmental Climate | 2020 |
| Francis W Parker School | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2020 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $75 | Albany, NY, US | To Educate Climate Change | 2020 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $50 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Healthy Ocean & Wild Anim | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Washington, DC, US | To Educate Sexual Health Care | 2020 |
| Pro Choice America Foundation | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Fundamental Freedom | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $100 | Montogomery, AL, US | To Support Education | 2020 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | $50 | Tavernier, FL, US | To Support Healthy Ocean | 2020 |
| Amherst College | $50 | Amberst, MA, US | To Support Education | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2018 |
| Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund | $50 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Camping Experience | 2018 |
| Camperships For Nebagamon | $50 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Education | 2018 |
| Chicago Youth Shakespeare | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2018 |
| Francis W Parker School | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2018 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $150 | Aurora, IL, US | To Support Medical Education | 2018 |
| Ri Water Angel Association | $100 | Providence, RI, US | To Support Marine Conservation | 2018 |
| Tufts University | $100 | Medford, MA, US | To Support Education | 2018 |
| University Of Chicago | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2018 |
| Shelter Hope Pet Shop | $350 | Thousand Oaks, CA, US | To Aid Shelter Pet Adoptions | 2018 |
| Aspca | $350 | New York, NY, US | To Prevent Of Cruelty To Animals | 2018 |
| Amherst College | $50 | Amberst, MA, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund | $50 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Camping Experience | 2017 |
| Camperships For Nebagamon | $50 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Chicago Youth Shakespeare | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Francis W Parker School | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing | $925 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Disabled Community | 2017 |
| Lange Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Recure Animal | 2017 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Marwen Institue | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $50 | Aurora, IL, US | To Support Medical Education | 2017 |
| Ri Water Angel Associati | $100 | Providence, RI, US | To Support Public Radio | 2017 |
| Save The Bay | $100 | Providence, RI, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Tufts University | $100 | Medford, MA, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| University Of Chicago | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Wbez 915 Chicago | $180 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Wheeler School Annual Fund | $50 | Providence, RI, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Amherst College | $50 | Amberst, MA, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $140 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund | $100 | East Troy, WI, US | To Support Camping Experience | 2016 |
| Cape Cod Maritime Museum | $50 | Hyannis, MA, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $120 | Glencoe, IL, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Chicago Youth Shakespeare | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Earthjustice | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fun | $250 | New York, NY, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Francis W Parker School | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| John Douglas French Alzhe | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Provide Research | 2016 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Marwen Institue | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $350 | Aurora, IL, US | To Support Medical Education | 2016 |
| Rhode Island Public Radio | $50 | Providence, RI, US | To Support Public Radio | 2016 |
| Ri Salt Water Angel Association | $100 | Providence, RI, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Rio Norte Junior High School | $750 | Valencia, CA, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Tufts University | $150 | Medford, MA, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| University Of Chicago | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Wheeler School Annual Fund | $100 | Providence, RI, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-6058059 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1414 COUNTRY LN Deerfield, IL 60015-4706 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Michel Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Treas/secy | Jeffrey Michel |
|---|---|
| President | Katherine Stuman |
| Director | David Michel |
| Director | Dan Micel Jr |
Forms 990-PF
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