The Michelson Foundation
Historical FunderScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 46-4978561 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SUSAN P DOELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 BOVET ROAD SUITE 770, SAN MATEO CA 94402 |
| Phone | 6506532406 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE AS A FORMAL WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Blair Community Scholars Pr | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $453,140 |
| The Better Angels Society Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $333,333 |
| Child Mind Institute Inc | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Book Book Go | Warson Woods, MO | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Teach for America | New York City, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | Kailua Kona, HI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Libertas College Preparatory | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $961,473 | 8 |
| 2024 | $371,667 | 8 |
| 2023 | $725,266 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349102113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4978561
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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