The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $843,039 the year before.
66% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $843,039 | 45 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 55 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $872,600 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $214,000 |
| New York | 3 | $58,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $27,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $24,797 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Foundation | Education Access & Affordability | $125,000 |
| Generation Hope | Digital Services Access & Affordability | $100,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Education Access & Affordability | $90,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Intellectual Property Education/Support | $80,000 |
| UC College of the Law San Francisco | Intellectual Property Education/Support | $55,000 |
| People Centered Internet | Digital Services Access & Affordability | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University | Resources for People Impacted by Mass Incarceration | $50,000 |
| Urban Resource Institute | Education Access & Affordability | $50,000 |
| NextGen Climate America Inc | Education Access & Affordability | $45,000 |
| California Competes | Education Access & Affordability | $30,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Resources for People Impacted by Mass IncarceratioN | $30,000 |
| The Mirman School for Gifted Children | Resources for People Impacted by Mass IncarceratioN | $25,000 |
| City Heights Community Development Corporation | Intellectual Property Education/Support | $25,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights | Education Access & Affordability | $25,000 |
| Destination Crenshaw | Education Access & Affordability | $25,000 |
| Institute for Local Self Reliance Inc | Education Access & Affordability | $25,000 |
| Unite-LA Inc | Education Access & Affordability | $25,000 |
| March On Foundation INC | Digital Services Access & Affordability | $25,000 |
| The Friends of Chabot College | Intellectual Property Education/Support | $25,000 |
| Csula Auxiliary Services Inc | Education Access & Affordability | $25,000 |
| Impact Justice | Education Access & Affordability | $25,000 |
| Indigenous Justice | Intellectual Property Education/Support | $25,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Riverside | Digital Services Access & Affordability | $25,000 |
| Peoples Resource Center | Education Access & Affordability | $25,000 |
| University of San Diego | Education Access & Affordability | $25,000 |
| Glendale College Foundation | Intellectual Property Education/Support | $23,100 |
| California State University Long Beach Research Fo | Education Access & Affordability | $20,000 |
| Campaign for College Opportunity | Education Access & Affordability | $15,000 |
| California Invention Convention | Education Access & Affordability | $15,000 |
| Pro Bono Advisory Council | Education Access & Affordability | $15,000 |
| Transformative Collective Institute Inc | Education Access & Affordability | $12,500 |
| Transformative Collective Institute Inc | Resources for People Impacted by Mass Incarceration | $12,500 |
| New Venture Fund | Resources for People Impacted by Mass Incarceration | $11,800 |
| Online Learning Consortium Inc | Education Access & Affordability Incarceration | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Education Access & Affordability | $10,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Education Access & Affordability | $9,000 |
| Association of Community College Trustees | Resources for People Impacted by Mass IncarceratioN | $8,550 |
| National Association for Community College Entr | Education Access & Affordability | $7,102 |
| Connect to Compete Inc | Education Access & Affordability | $5,500 |
| Community College League of California | Education Access & Affordability | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary K Michelson M D
- Phil Kim
- David Cohen
- Alya Michelson
- Brett Yates
- Mayra Lombera
Questions people ask
Does The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary K Michelson M D (Director, President, & Chair), Phil Kim (Ceo), David Cohen (Secretary & Treasurer) and Alya Michelson (Co-Chair) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and science and research.