Private foundation · EIN 87-2298894

Michelson Philanthropies Inc

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Los Angeles, CA

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202533229349100408
Total assets (EOY)$4,037,394
Grants paid$3,308,580
Typical (median) grant$8,750
Grants listed20
Giving in home state (CA)76%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K8
$5K–$25K6
$25K–$100K3
$100K+3

Smallest $150 · Largest $1,384,055

Geographic focus

CA
76%
NY
21%
DC
2%
WA
0%
ID
0%
OR
0%

Common purposes

educationmultipleincludingsectoranimalsanimalmichelsoncarryfortheducationaldigitalequityintellectualpropertyopen

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$913,938$2,983,71523
2024$3,308,580$4,037,39420

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

This foundation checked Part XV line 2 of its 990-PF: it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Michelson 20Mm Foundation IncLOS ANGELES, CACARRY FORTH MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING DIGITAL EQUITY PROGRAM, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROGRAM, OPEN EDUCATI$1,384,055
The Michelson Found Animals Foundation IncLOS ANGELES, CABENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANTS IN REPRODUCTIVE BI$1,031,256
Human Immunome Project IncNEW YORK, NYGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$690,000
American Association For The Advancement Of SciencWASHINGTON, DCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$62,000
The Representation ProjectSacramento, CAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$50,000
First Gen FundSacramento, CAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$25,000
Community PartnersLOS ANGELES, CAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$15,000
America Share Usa IncNEW YORK, NYGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$14,000
World Brain Mapping Foundation (Wbmf)Pacific Palisades, CAGENERAL OPEARTING SUPPORT$12,500
United Negro College Fund IncWashington, DCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$9,000
Council For The Advancement Of Science WritingSEATTLE, WAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$8,500
American Friends Of The Hebrew University IncNew York, NYGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$5,300
The Education Trust IncWashington, DCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$319
Inner City Law CenterLOS ANGELES, CAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$250
Community Animal Medicine ProjectSan Pedro, CAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$250
Naspa FoundationWashington, DCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$250
Women'S And Children'S Alliance IncBoise, IDGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$250
Kboo Community RadioPORTLAND, OREducation Access & Affordability$250
RedroverSACRAMENTO, CAPet Rescue & Care$250
California Historical Radio SocietySan Francisco, CAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$150
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