The Micawber Foundation
Invitation OnlyMidlothian, Virginia · EIN 06-1004777 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$18K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$750
Total assets$414K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Himalayan Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | Richmond, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Give Hope 2 Kids | Waconia, MN | General support | $1,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield | Midlothian, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Our Laughter in the Rain | Glen Allen, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General support | $1,000 |
| Richmond Montessori School | Richmond, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Dublin Fund | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Collegiate School | Richmond, VA | General support | $750 |
| Science Museum of Virginia Foundation | Richmond, VA | General support | $750 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | Richmond, VA | General support | $750 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General support | $500 |
| Islamic Center of Virginia | Richmond, VA | General support | $500 |
| K Dance Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $500 |
| Sparc | Richmond, VA | General support | $500 |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | General support | $500 |
| Virginia Repertory Theater | Richmond, VA | General support | $500 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $400 |
| Studio Two Three | Richmond, VA | General support | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $21,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $21,100 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621009349100842
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1004777
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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