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Lonnie L Michael Foundation at a glance

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Lonnie L Michael Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$41k
Granted FY2025still arriving
30
Grants FY2025still arriving
5
States reached
$13k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0198% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2025.

Education$144kHealth$39kYouth Development$25kAnimals$10kRecreation & Sports$8kReligion$7kHuman Services$6kArts & Culture$5kOther$0
02FY2025 · 30 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k29 grants · $29k
  • $10k–50k1 grant · $13k
$1,000
Median grant
5
States reached
$1.1M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
UGA FOUNDATION$12,500
THE STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORG$3,314
MISSION OF SIGHT$3,000
LAWRENCEVILLE CENTRAL HISPANIC SDA$2,500
TDNR CORPORATION$2,000
ATHENS ACADEMY$2,000
THRIVE ACADEMY$1,650
ATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY$1,500
ATHENS TECH FOUNDATION INC$1,000
THE CANCER FOUNDATION$1,000
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION$1,000
BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF NORTH CENTRAL GA$1,000
PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL FOUNDATION$1,000
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION$1,000
ATHFEST EDUCATES ATHFEST INC$1,000
02The need
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Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY17–25, $2k) land where the poverty rate runs at 27%, against an area that typically sits at 12%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 12%ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING: $750 → 27%ATHENS COMMUNIOTY COUNCIL ON AGING: $450 → 27%ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNSEL ON AGING: $375 → 27%ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING: $250 → 27%ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING: $200 → 27%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
MI
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CA
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GA
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FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

69%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$174k · 28 repeat orgs$79k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +23% since the first grant, against +12% for those funded once.

28 repeat relationships: 19 still active in FY2025, 9 since wound down; 11 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

28
54

Total granted

$174k
$66k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+23%
+12%

Still filing today

64%
37%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 68% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $13k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
HealthEducationAnimalsYouth DevelopmentHuman ServicesEmploymentOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • TU
    THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION
    8× · 2017–2025 · $95k · revenue +112%
  • BG
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ATHENS INC
    3× · 2020–2024 · $12k · revenue +94%
  • AA
    Athens Academy Inc
    7× · 2018–2025 · $11k · revenue +23%

Funded once

  • IG
    Individual grant recipient
    one grant, 2018 · $13k
  • EE
    EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
    one grant, 2018 · $6k
  • PP
    Peace Preparatory Academy Inc
    one grant, 2024 · $5k · revenue 0%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc

To make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

Health
2
America's Health Insurance Plans Inc

Ahip is the national trade association representing the health insurance industry. ahip's members provide health care coverage, services and solutions to more than 200 million americans. we are committed to market-based solutions and…

Membership Benefit
3
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Inc

The mission of piedmont athens regional medical center is to improve the lives and health of those we touch.

Health
4
Asco Association

Asco association promotes the common business interests of its members by: (1) advocating for policies that improve the quality of cancer care; (2) maintaining the highest standards of oncology medical care through programs supporting…

Community Improvement
5
Navicent Health Inc

Navicent health's mission is to elevate health and well-being through compassionate care for all. our values are integrity, respect, ownership, and caring. navicent health, inc. is a nonprofit corporation whose primary purpose is to serve…

Health
6
Association of American Medical Colleges

Aamc leads & serves the academic medicine community to improve the health of people everywhere.

Education
7
Personal Care Products Council Foundation Inc

The foundation is set up to deliver one program - look good feel better. the mission of this nationwide program is to improve the quality of life of women, men, and teens undergoing cancer treatment by offering advice on how to cope with…

Health
8
Piedmont Hospital Inc

To provide healthcare marked by compassion and sustainable excellence in a progressive environment, guided by physicians, delivered by exceptional professionals, and inspired by the communities we serve.

Health
9
American Gas Association

American gas association's (the association) mission is to develop and advocate for informed, innovative, and durable policy that fulfills our nation's energy needs, environmental aspirations and economic potential. we are committed to…

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10
Cook Children's Medical Center

Knowing that every child's life is sacred, our promise is to improve the health of every child in our region through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury.

Health
11
St Mary's Hospital Inc

We, trinity health georgia and trinity health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. st. mary's hospital is a member of trinity health georgia and trinity…

Health
12
Association of Clinical Research Professionals

Acrp promotes excellence in clinical research. we support clinical research professionals through training and development, the exchange of ideas and expertise, and certification. we serve as the preferred source for quality tools,…

Health
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Boys & Girls Club of Athens Inc; the most unlike its peers is Samaritan's Purse. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

41 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 41 of the 93 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
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Early backer (in before they grew)
41/41
Grantees still filing
29/41
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION: $94,500 · EducationTHE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATIONAthens Academy Inc: $11,117 · EducationAthens Academy Inc+3 more: $7,775 · Education+3 moreIndividual grant recipient: $13,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipientEMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH: $6,250 · OtherEMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCHPeace Preparatory Academy Inc: $5,471 · OtherPeace Preparatory Academy IncExtra Special People Inc: $4,635 · OtherIndividual grant recipient: $4,500 · OtherST MARY'S HEALTHCARE SYS: $4,025 · OtherST MARY'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION: $4,000 · OtherTHE STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORG: $3,314 · OtherATHENS YMCA: $3,300 · OtherTHRIVE ACADEMY: $3,150 · Other+56 more: $42,052 · Other+56 moreBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ATHENS INC: $12,480 · Youth DevelopmentBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NATL COUNCIL 101 NORTHEAST GEORGIA COUNCIL: $2,000 · Youth DevelopmentFELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES: $1,500 · Youth DevelopmentYOUNG LIFE: $1,025 · Youth DevelopmentST MARY'S FOUNDATION INC: $4,000 · HealthPiedmont Athens Regional Foundation Inc: $2,000 · HealthMERCY HEALTH CENTER INC: $1,657 · HealthTHE CANCER FOUNDATION INC: $1,516 · HealthALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC: $1,250 · HealthPARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION: $1,000 · HealthBLOOD CANCER UNITED INC: $1,000 · HealthEAGLE RANCH INC: $750 · HealthAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC: $500 · Health+2 more: $461 · HealthTDNR Corporation: $2,500 · AnimalsATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY OF CLARKE COUNTY AND SPCA INC: $1,960 · AnimalsPILOTS TO THE RESCUE INC: $530 · AnimalsPROJECT CHIMPS: $500 · Animals+1 more: $100 · AnimalsUGA Tee Off Club Inc: $5,000 · Recreation & SportsCLUTE BARROW NELSON LIFE FOUNDATION INC: $4,200 · Philanthropy
Education$113,392Other$93,697Youth Development$17,005Health$14,134Animals$5,590Recreation & Sports$5,000Philanthropy$4,200

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetTHE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION: $94,500 over 8y, 0.0% of budgetBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ATHENS INC: $12,480 over 3y, 0.2% of budgetAthens Academy Inc: $11,117 over 7y, 0.0% of budgetPeace Preparatory Academy Inc: $5,471 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetUGA Tee Off Club Inc: $5,000 over 2y, 1.2% of budgetExtra Special People Inc: $4,635 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetCLUTE BARROW NELSON LIFE FOUNDATION INC: $4,200 over 8y, 0.7% of budgetST MARY'S FOUNDATION INC: $4,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetBOOKS FOR KEEPS INC: $3,200 over 4y, 0.2% of budgetSTEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $2,575 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTDNR Corporation: $2,500 over 2y, 0.8% of budgetATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING INC: $2,025 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetATHENS TECH FOUNDATION INC: $2,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetSAMARITAN'S PURSE: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NATL COUNCIL 101 NORTHEAST GEORGIA COUNCIL: $2,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetPiedmont Athens Regional Foundation Inc: $2,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY OF CLARKE COUNTY AND SPCA INC: $1,960 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetMERCY HEALTH CENTER INC: $1,657 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetTHE CANCER FOUNDATION INC: $1,516 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetFELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES: $1,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC: $1,250 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetGLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION INC: $1,025 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetYOUNG LIFE: $1,025 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPARTNERSHIP TO END ADDICTION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBLOOD CANCER UNITED INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetEAGLE RANCH INC: $750 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetPILOTS TO THE RESCUE INC: $530 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetLOVE CRAFT ATHENS INC: $500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetUNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GEORGIA INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetATHENS AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR HUMANITY INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budget24TH STREET INC: $361 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetCURE INTERNATIONAL INC: $200 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCLARKE COUNTY MENTOR PROGRAM INC: $200 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Athens Area Community…Georgia Power Foundat…The Winthrop Foundati…Tr Lois & Lucy Lampki…The Community Foundat…Jackson Emc Foundatio…Walton Electric Trust…The Harris FoundationThe Alice and Noah N …The Newland Family Fo…Peach State Fcu Cares…Thomas McKey Tillman …
Athens Area Community Foundation IncGA40.7× affinity17 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Athens Area Community Foundation Inc · Georgia Power Foundation Inc · The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G · Tr Lois & Lucy Lampkin Fdn Ua · The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc · Jackson Emc Foundation Inc Attn Amy Rouse · Walton Electric Trust Inc · The Harris Foundation · The Alice and Noah N Langdale Jr Foundation Inc · The Newland Family Foundation Inc · Peach State Fcu Cares Foundation Inc · Thomas McKey Tillman Foundation Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Lonnie L Michael Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Lonnie L Michael Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%5%10%15%20%share of the org’s income from government →median 0%
  • Wounded Warrior Project Inc: 0% of income from government
  • Global Empowerment Mission Inc: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
0get no government money at all
8report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–20%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 93 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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