The Michaels Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3584269 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$435K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $173,333 |
| Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The King's Foundation America Inc | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Pen America Center Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Painted Turtle | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Paley Center for Media | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Regents of the University of California | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $14,500 |
| Alliance for Children's Rights | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Motion Picture and Television Fund | Woodland Hills, CA | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| International Radio & Television Society Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| New York Univerity | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $435,333 | 14 |
| 2023 | $280,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3584269
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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