Michelson Philanthropies Inc
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 87-2298894 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.3M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$8,500
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Michelson 20Mm Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Carry forth multiple educational programs, including digital equity program, intellectual property program, open education program, student… | $1,384,055 |
| 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 adoption… | $1,031,256 |
| Human Immunome Project Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $690,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Scienc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $62,000 |
| The Representation Project | Sacramento, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| First Gen Fund | Sacramento, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| America Share USA Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $14,000 |
| World Brain Mapping Foundation (WBMF) | Pacific Palisades, CA | General opearting support | $12,500 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Council for the Advancement of Science Writing | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $8,500 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,300 |
| The Education Trust Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $319 |
| Inner City Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $250 |
| Community Animal Medicine Project | San Pedro, CA | General operating support | $250 |
| NASPA Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $250 |
| Women's and Children's Alliance Inc | Boise, ID | General operating support | $250 |
| Kboo Community Radio | Portland, OR | Education Access & Affordability | $250 |
| Redrover | Sacramento, CA | Pet Rescue & Care | $250 |
| California Historical Radio Society | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,308,580 | 20 |
| 2023 | $453,938 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533229349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2298894
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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