DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Brownsville, WI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
39-1949453
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Michels Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $2.2 million across 84 grantees, primarily focusing on Wisconsin, with additional funding in Washington and Connecticut. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST NORBERT COLLEGE INC
$3.7M
18%
ST MARYS SPRINGS ACADEMY
$2.9M
14%
AGNESIAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC
$2.1M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Washington, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include ST NORBERT COLLEGE INC, ST MARYS SPRINGS ACADEMY, and AGNESIAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DALE R & RUTH L MICHELS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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