The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 20-3944602 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded66
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$15.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,850 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
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Animal Medicine Project | San Pedro, CA | Spay/Neuter | $750,000 |
| Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity Inc | Baltimore, MD | Animal Welfare | $289,701 |
| Animal Balance | San Francisco, CA | Spay/Neuter | $108,644 |
| The Little Lion Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Pet Welfare | $53,000 |
| The PAW Mission Inc | Yucaipa, CA | Working Cat Program / Spay/Neuter | $51,000 |
| Downtown Dog Rescue | South Gate, CA | Spay/Neuter | $50,000 |
| FixNation Inc | Woodland Hills, CA | Spay/Neuter | $50,000 |
| Stray Paws Animal Haven | South El Monte, CA | Spay/Neuter | $50,000 |
| Pacific Coast Dog Rescue Inc | Burbank, CA | Pet Rescue & Care | $36,000 |
| STAND Foundation Inc | Sherman Oaks, CA | Spay/Neuter | $32,801 |
| Human Animal Bond Research Foundation | Washington, DC | Pet-Person Relationship Research | $32,500 |
| Open Door Veterinary Collective | Grand Rapids, OH | Hurricane Relief Efforts for Animals | $28,100 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | Biodiversity Protection | $25,000 |
| Dogs Playing for Life | Santa Barbara, CA | Pet Rescue & Care | $25,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | Animal Welfare | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | Pet Welfare | $25,000 |
| Inner City Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Pet Legal Clinic | $25,000 |
| The Rescue Train | North Hollywood, CA | Spay/Neuter | $25,000 |
| My Dog Is My Home | Ridgewood, NY | Pet Rescue & Care | $23,800 |
| California Animal Welfare Association | Penn Valley, CA | Animal Welfare | $18,650 |
| Housing Equality & Advocacy Resource Team (HEART L | Los Angeles, CA | Pet-Inclusive Housing Support | $16,300 |
| Better Together Animal Alliance | Ponderay, ID | Pet-Inclusive Housing Support | $15,000 |
| Latino Alliance for Animal Care Foundation | Panorama City, CA | Spay/Neuter | $15,000 |
| Project Street Vet | Encinitas, CA | Spay/Neuter | $15,000 |
| Underdog Community Project | Los Angeles, CA | Pet Rescue & Care | $15,000 |
| Animal Crisis Community Operational Readiness Netw | Chico, CA | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society d | Seal Beach, CA | Spay/Neuter | $9,150 |
| Bubbles Dog Rescue | Santa Monica, CA | Animal Rescue | $8,000 |
| Loving Paws Inc | Van Nuys, CA | Pet Care Clinic | $8,000 |
| Angel City Pit Bulls | Los Angeles, CA | Pet Rescue & Care & Spay/Neuter | $7,500 |
| Hectic Paws Animal Rescue | Huntington Park, CA | Community Pet Clinic & Training | $7,500 |
| Better Together Forever | Glendale, CA | (1) DESCRIPTION: PET FOOD (2) BOOK VALUE: $5,119 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: PURCHASE PRICE (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR… | $5,119 |
| Animal Welfare League of Alexandria | Alexandria, VA | Pet Rescue & Care | $5,000 |
| Bitter Root Humane Association Inc | Hamilton, MT | Pet Rescue & Care | $5,000 |
| City of Cabot | Cabot, AZ | Pet Rescue & Care | $5,000 |
| City of Great Falls | Great Falls, MT | Pet Rescue & Care | $5,000 |
| Gatos Callejeros United | Wilmington, CA | Spay/Neuter | $5,000 |
| Maui Humane Society | Puunene, HI | Pet Rescue & Care | $5,000 |
| My Pit Bull is Family | Minneapolis, MN | Pet-Inclusive Housing Support | $5,000 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, TN | Pet Rescue & Care | $5,000 |
| Pawster Nashville | Nashville, TN | Pet Rescue & Care | $5,000 |
| South Suburban Humane Society | Matteson, IL | Pet Rescue & Care | $5,000 |
| The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Inc | Tucson, AZ | Pet Rescue & Care | $5,000 |
| The Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | Animal Welfare | $5,000 |
| Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter | Billings, MT | Pet Rescue & Care | $5,000 |
| National Animal Care and Control Association | Murietta, CA | Animal Welfare | $4,850 |
| Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats | Los Angeles, CA | Pet Rescue & Care | $4,800 |
| Illinois Animal Welfare Federation | Chicago, IL | Animal Welfare | $4,550 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue | Thousand Oaks, CA | Pet Rescue & Care | $3,500 |
| Animal Humane New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Pet-Inclusive Housing Support | $2,850 |
| PalsNPets Inc | Marina Del Rey, CA | (1) DESCRIPTION: Pet Food, Cat Litter, and Pet Treats (2) BOOK VALUE: $2,751 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: PURCHASE PRICE (4)… | $2,751 |
| Gatos Callejeros United | Wilmington, CA | (1) DESCRIPTION: Pet Food, Pet Litter, Potty Pads, Cat Trees, Pet Gates, and Pet Crates (2) BOOK VALUE: $2,686 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE… | $2,686 |
| Delaney's Dog | Van Nuys, CA | Pet Rescue & Care | $2,500 |
| Race For The Rescues INC | North Hollywood, CA | Animal Welfare | $2,500 |
| Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats | Los Angeles, CA | (1) DESCRIPTION: Pet Food, Cat Trees, and Pet Beds (2) BOOK VALUE: $2,301 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: PURCHASE PRICE (4)… | $2,301 |
| Kitten Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | Pet Rescue & Care | $2,200 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue | Thousand Oaks, CA | (1) DESCRIPTION: MICROCHIPS (2) BOOK VALUE: $2,091 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: PURCHASE PRICE (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE… | $2,091 |
| Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter | Bozeman, MT | Animal Welfare | $1,500 |
| Operation Kindness | Carrollton, TX | Pet-Inclusive Housing Support | $1,260 |
| Foxy and the Hounds | West Hills, CA | Pet Rescue & Care | $1,050 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,966,426 | 66 |
| 2023 | $1,403,552 | 69 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503229349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3944602
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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