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Dale R & Ruth L Michels Family Foundation is a private trust based in BROWNSVILLE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Susan Kaiser. It holds total assets of $6.3M. Annual income is reported at $6.1M. Total assets have grown from $4.3M in 2011 to $6.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, Dale R & Ruth L Michels Family Foundation has made 98 grants totaling $6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $1.7M in 2021 to $2.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.2M distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1M, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Arizona, New York, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$55K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dale R & Ruth L Michels Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 98 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, AZ, NY.
Dale R & Ruth L Michels Family Foundation has distributed a total of $6M across 98 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1M.
Dale R & Ruth L Michels Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dale R & Ruth L Michels Family Foundation is headquartered in BROWNSVILLE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy J Michels | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin P Michels | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patrick D Michels | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven R Michels | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
98
Total Giving
$6M
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| Marquette University Law SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $1M | 2023 |
| Agnesian Healthcare FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $600K | 2023 |
| Winnebago Lutheran AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul SocietyST. KATHARINE DREXEL CENTER | Fond Du Lac, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Catholic ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Lomira, WI | $45K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Springs AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Fond Du Lac Family YmcaGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| St Matthews SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Campbellsport, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Holy Family Catholic ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Fond Du Lac Area FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| St Paul'S Lutheran ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Brownsville, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Fond Du Lac Festivals IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Fond Du Lac Symphonic BandGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Lomira Food PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | Lomira, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Faith Lutheran Church & SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Sons Of Zebedee-Ss James & JohnGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Fondy Food PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Holyland Food PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | Malone, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| St Frances Cabrini SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | West Bend, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fond Du LacGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Fond Du Lac CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Thelma Sadoff Center For The ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Solutions CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| St Ann Center For Intergenerational CareGENERAL SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Fond Du Lac County Ag SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Stacy Fuson FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Scottsdale, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Badgerland Youth For ChristGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Gratitude Club IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Women In Recovery - Beacon HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Lumen Christi Catholic SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Mequon, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| St Anthony SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| South Shore ChoraleGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Salute The TroopsGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Girls On The Run Fond Du Lac CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Rye Brook, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital For ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | Tampa, FL | $250 | 2023 |
| Pro-Life Wisconsin Education Task ForceGENERAL SUPPORT | Brookfield, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| City Of Fond Du Lac Police DepartmentGENERAL SUPPORT | Fond Du Lac, WI | $15K | 2022 |
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