Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4551615 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$40.3M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$1,000,000
Total assets$250.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,700 and $8,200,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation - Ciii | Los Angeles, CA | To fund ciii for the microbiome and rapid vaccine development institute | $20,000,000 |
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | BENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANTS IN REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, THE… | $8,300,000 |
| Michelson Philanthropies Inc | Los Angeles, CA | carry forth programs and provide administrative support for affiliate Foundations, the Michelson 20MM Foundation and the Michelson Found… | $8,200,000 |
| The Michelson 20Mm Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Carry forth multiple educational programs, including educational and success programs, future of work and workforce development programs,… | $2,700,000 |
| Ca Institute for Immunology & Immunology | Los Angeles, CA | To cover legal and other expenses until the organization established its funding | $1,000,000 |
| The Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | Infrastructure to facilitate knowledge and resources to advance economic and social mobility. | $100,000 |
| The UC Regents (UCLA) | Los Angeles, CA | UCLA medical hospitality program | $8,700 |
| The Surgery Education Fund (Fund 15) | Los Angeles, CA | Medical-Surgery education support | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation - Ciii | los angeles, CA | To fund ciii for the microbiome and rapid vaccine development institutes. | $80,000,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,310,700 | 9 |
| 2023 | $12,492,560 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103441
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4551615
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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