The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-2898736
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc has awarded 228 grants totaling $4,549,676 to organizations in California, Virginia and 17 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $127,500, with a median award of $15,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,549,676
Total Assets
$4,424,534
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
55
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+20%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 53%
29 of 55 recipients (53%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
California
58% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (30%), Sacramento (13%), Oakland (6%).
Funding Trajectory
+3045%
Strong 3045% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Education + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (74%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campaign For College Opportunity | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| The College Of The Canyons Foundation | $1,500 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2024 |
| The Mirman School For Gifted Children | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2024 |
| Pukuu Cultural Community Services | $4,000 | San Fernando, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| California Community Foundation | $90,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| City Heights Community Development Corporation | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2024 |
| Coalition For Humane Immigrant Rights | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Destination Crenshaw | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Connect To Compete Inc | $5,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Institute For Local Self Reliance Inc | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Nextgen Climate America Inc | $45,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| People Centered Internet | $50,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Unite-la Inc | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| California Invention Convention | $15,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Institute For Intellect Property & Social Justice | $2,500 | Rockville, MD, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Los Angeles County Science And Engineering Fair | $5,000 | South Pasadena, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| National Academy Of Inventors Inc | $2,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| National Association For Community College Entr | $7,102 | Springfield, MA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Pro Bono Advisory Council | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| The Center For Intellectual Property Understanding | $3,500 | Briarcliff Manor, NY, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $9,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| The Academic Senate For Ca Community Colleges | $3,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2024 |
| Association Of Community College Trustees | $8,550 | Washington, DC, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2024 |
| Glendale College Foundation | $23,100 | Glendale, CA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2024 |
| March On Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| New Venture Fund | $11,800 | Washington, DC, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2024 |
| Online Learning Consortium Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Education Access & Affordability Incarceration | 2024 |
| Open Education Global Incorporated | $2,695 | Concord, MA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Student Organizing Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2024 |
| The Friends Of Chabot College | $25,000 | Hayward, CA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2024 |
| Transformative Collective Institute Inc | $12,500 | Tehachapi, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| California Competes | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| California State University Foundation | $125,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| California State University Long Beach Research Fo | $20,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Community College League Of California | $5,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Food Research And Action Center | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Generation Hope | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| New Venture Fund | $80,000 | Washington, DC, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $50,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2024 |
| The Education Trust Inc | $4,150 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Uc College Of The Law San Francisco | $55,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2024 |
| University Of California Berkeley Foundation | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Urban Resource Institute | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Bard College Berlin A Liberal Arts University | $5,000 | Annandale On Hudson, NY, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2024 |
| Csula Auxiliary Services Inc | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Homeboy Industries | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2024 |
| Impact Justice | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Indigenous Justice | $25,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2024 |
| Kalw Public Media Inc | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2024 |
| Regents Of The University Of California Riverside | $25,000 | Riverside, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Peoples Resource Center | $25,000 | El Monte, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Transformative Collective Institute Inc | $12,500 | Tehachapi, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2024 |
| University Of San Diego | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| The Academic Senate For Ca Community Colleges | $2,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Community Partners | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Resources For Re-engaging Students Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2023 |
| Creative Commons Corporation | $38,353 | Mountain View, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Csulb 49er Foundation | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| National Association For Community College Entr | $32,500 | Springfield, MA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2023 |
| Venturewell | $2,500 | Hadley, MA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2023 |
| New Venture Fund | $40,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Public Policy Institute Of California | $50,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Public Policy Research | 2023 |
| Connect To Compete Inc | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| California State University Fresno Foundation | $5,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Center For Accessible Technology | $50,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Community College League Of California | $11,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Institute For Local Self Reliance Inc | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| National Academy Of Inventors Inc | $3,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2023 |
| Nextgen Climate America Inc | $50,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of Ca Irvine | $25,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2023 |
| The Education Trust Inc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| A New Way Of Life Reentry Project | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2023 |
| A Place Called Home (Apch) | $1,244 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community-building/enrichment | 2023 |
| Austin Pets Alive Inc | $12,500 | Austin, TX, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2023 |
| Believe In Students Inc | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Cal Poly Corporation | $10,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| California Competes | $35,000 | Kensington, CA, US | Digital Learning & Workforce Skills Digital Services Access & Affordability Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| California State University Long Beach Research Fo | $25,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Campaign For College Opportunity | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Campaign For College Opportunity | 2023 |
| Foundation For The Los Angeles Community Colleges | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Hbcu Founders Initiative | $5,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2023 |
| Homeboy Industries | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2023 |
| Impact Justice | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2023 |
| Institute For The Study Of Knowledge Management In | $25,000 | Half Moon Bay, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Insure The Uninsured Project | $25,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Open Campus Media Inc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2023 |
| Privacy Rights Clearinghouse | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Social Justice Learning Institute | $942 | Inglewood, CA, US | Community-building/enrichment | 2023 |
| Student Basic Needs Coalition | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| The Center For Intellectual Property Understanding | $7,500 | Briarcliff Manor, NY, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2023 |
| The Giving Spirit | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Innovative Learning Platform | 2023 |
| The University Foundation At Sacramento State | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Uc College Of The Law San Francisco | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Underground Scholars Inc | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2023 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2023 |
| Unite-la Inc | $6,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Access To Education And Workforce Opportunities Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At Dallas | $2,500 | Richardson, TX, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2023 |
| Us Ip Alliance Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2023 |
| The Academic Senate For Ca Community Colleges | $3,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| California Community Foundation | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| The Rand Corporation | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2022 |
| Community Partners | $127,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration Community Projects For Public Good Education Access & Affordability Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Creative Commons Corporation | $27,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Csulb 49er Foundation | $5,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| National Association For Community College Entr | $20,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Morehouse College | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Venturewell | $2,000 | Hadley, MA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund | $38,250 | Baltimore, MD, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Norfolk State University Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Open Education Global Incorporated | $1,000 | Concord, MA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Public Policy Institute Of California | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Policy Research, Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Purdue University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| South Carolina State University | $10,000 | Orangeburg, SC, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Tuskegee University | $10,000 | Tuskegee Institute, AL, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Xavier University | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Young Invincibles | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| United States Intellectual Property Alliance Inc | $2,500 | Villa Rica, GA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| The Urban Assoc Of Forestry And Fire Professionals | $25,000 | Asuza, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2022 |
| Root & Rebound | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2022 |
| Connect To Compete Inc | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| American Association Of Colleges And Universities | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Benton Institute For Broadband & Society | $10,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Bethune Cookman University Inc | $25,000 | Daytona Beach, FL, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Board Of Regents Nevada System Of Higher Education | $2,500 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| California State University Fresno Foundation | $5,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Casa Of Los Angeles | $1,500 | Monterey Park, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2022 |
| Center For Accessible Technology | $100,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Community College League Of California | $8,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| California State University Northridge Foundation | $25,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2022 |
| Elevate Community Services Inc | $25,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Food Research And Action Center | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Hampton University | $25,000 | Hampton, VA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Human-i-t | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Institute For Local Self Reliance Inc | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Los Angeles County Science And Engineering Fair | $5,000 | Downey, CA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| National Academy Of Inventors Inc | $2,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| National Student Legal Defense Network | $21,415 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Nextgen Climate America Inc | $25,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Public Advocates Inc | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Regents Of The University Of Ca Irvine | $25,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2022 |
| San Diego State University Foundation | $1,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2022 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support For Southern California Latinxs In Philanthropy | 2022 |
| The Education Trust Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| The Utility Reform Network | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Tides Center | $5,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Student Senate For California Community College | $2,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| The Academic Senate For Ca Community Colleges | $3,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability. | 2021 |
| American Intellectual Property Law Association | $50 | Arlington, VA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2021 |
| Association Of Community College Trustees | $5,875 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| California Community Foundation | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Campaign For College Opportunity | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| The Rand Corporation | $500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Public Policy Research | 2021 |
| Bard College | $25,000 | Annandale On Hudson, NY, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| California State University Channel Islands | $25,000 | Camarillo, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| The Center For Intellectual Property Understanding | $10,000 | Briarcliff Manor, NY, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2021 |
| Community Partners | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Community Projects For Public Good | 2021 |
| California State University Dominguez Hills | $25,000 | Carson, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | $45,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Foundation For Compton Community College District | $25,000 | Compton, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Creative Commons Corporation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Csulb 49er Foundation | $25,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| National Association For Community College Entr | $15,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2021 |
| Connect To Compete Inc | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| William Marsh Rice University | $40,000 | Houston, TX, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Partners For College Affordability & Public Trust | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Higher Learning Advocates Inc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Root & Rebound | $7,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Resources For People Impacted By Mass Incarceration | 2021 |
| John Burton Advocates For Youth | $25,000 | San Franciso, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| The Urban Assoc Of Forestry And Fire Professionals | $10,000 | Azusa, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Mohuman | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Morehouse College | $15,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Venturewell | $2,000 | Hadley, MA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2021 |
| Neighborhood Connections Inc | $100 | Londonderry, VT, US | Community Projects For Public Good | 2021 |
| New Venture Fund | $25,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Norfolk State University Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Open Education Global Incorporated | $500 | Concord, MA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Japanese Garden Society Of Oregon | $50 | Portland, OR, US | Community Projects For Public Good | 2021 |
| Public Policy Institute Of California | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Policy Research | 2021 |
| Purdue University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| The Santa Monica College Foundation | $5,150 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Sgi-usa | $50 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Community Projects For Public Good | 2021 |
| South Carolina State University | $15,000 | Orangeburg, SC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Temple University | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| The Beautiful Foundation Inc | $50 | New Orleans, LA, US | Underserved Youth Leadership Development | 2021 |
| The Institute For College Access And Success | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Tuskegee University | $15,000 | Tuskegee Institute, AL, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| University Of California Irvine Foundation | $50 | Irvine, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| United States Intellectual Property Alliance Inc | $100 | Villa Rica, GA, US | Intellectual Property Education/support | 2021 |
| Unite-la Inc | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Usc - Sponsored Projects Accounting | $24,200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Xavier University | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Young Invincibles | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Underserved Youth Leadership Development | 2021 |
| Institute For The Study Of Knowl Mngmt In Edu | $25,000 | Half Moon Bay, CA, US | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| 2nd Call | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Workforce Programming For Individuals With Previous Justice System Involvement. | 2020 |
| The Anti-recidivism Coalition | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Augment Arc's Workforce And Education Programs To Support Formerly Incarcerated Members By Increasing Access To Vocational Certifications, Higher Education, And Occupational Licenses. Help Engage Employers In Fair Chance Hiring Practices. | 2020 |
| Believe In Students Inc | $25,000 | West Chester, PA, US | To Support Publishing A White Paper Summarizing Key Findings Of Outreach And Research Focused On Ways To Improve Student Access To Public Benefits And Comprehensive Economic Supports. | 2020 |
| California Community Foundation | $27,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Lead Positive Systemic Change That Strengthens Los Angeles' Communities. | 2020 |
| Campaign For College Opportunity | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Launching The Campaign's New Criminal Justice Initiative Via A Report That Examines The Unique Barriers Current And Formerly Incarcerated Students Face In All Three Of California's Higher Education Systems. | 2020 |
| The Rand Corporation | $12,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Help Improve Policy And Decision Making Through Research And Analysis. | 2020 |
| Impact Justice | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Activities That Advocate For Justice-involved Students And Make Postsecondary Education More Accessible For Justice-involved People. | 2020 |
| The Education Trust | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fund A Survey Of Students In California Higher Education About Covid-19 Related Resources And Support They're Receiving From Their Institutions And Their Perceptions Of The Effectiveness Of Their Institution's Strategies. The Grant Will Also Support A Digital Map That Illustrates The Higher Education System's Response, Including Gaps In Digital Access And Implementation Of Distance Learning. | 2020 |
| Us Public Interest Research Group Education Fund | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support Research, Analysis, And Pursuing Solutions To Problems Of Consumer Protection, Environmetal Preservation, Corporate And Governmental Responsibility To The Public, Discrimination, And Other Issues Affecting The Social Welfare Of The People Of The U.s. | 2020 |
| The Center For Intellectual Property Understanding | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Initiatives That Seek To Increase Awareness And Democratize Access To Foundational Intellectual Property Education Across U.s. Institutions Of Higher Learning. | 2020 |
| Community Partners | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Community Development And Social Enterprise. | 2020 |
| Dignity And Power Now | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support General Operations And Racial Equity Work. | 2020 |
| Foundation For California Community Colleges | $55,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Support The Distribution Target Of 3,000 Laptops To Los Angeles Community College District Students, So That They Are Able To Continue Their Studies As The District Transitions To Online Learning In Response To The Covid-19 Crisis. Also, For Research To Inform The Efforts Of A New Task Force That Will Convene Leaders From Multiple State Agencies That Offer Services And Programs To Meet Students' Basic Needs. | 2020 |
| Foundation For The Los Angeles Community Colleges | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Distribute A Target Of 3,000 Laptops (part Of Larger Target Distribution Of 20,000 Devices) To Los Angeles Community College District (laccd) Students, So That They Are Able To Continue Their Studies As The District Transitions To Online Learning In Response To The Covid-19 Crisis. | 2020 |
| Homeboy Industries | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support General Operations And Racial Equity Work. | 2020 |
| Institute For The Study Of Knowl Mngmt In Edu | $57,500 | Half Moon Bay, CA, US | Support The Study, Spread, And Strategic Use Of Knowledge Management In Education. | 2020 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Support Chronicling Mit's Digital Transformation During Covid-19 And Uncover Insights For The Larger Education Sector In Light Of The New Reality. | 2020 |
| National Association For Community College Entr | $15,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Partnership To Get The Michelson Ip Materials Successfully Incorporated Into Courses At 50 Grantee Member Colleges Nationwide. Data Points To Measure The Success Of The Initiative Will Include (but Are Not Limited To) Total Enrollment Numbers, Satisfaction Surveys, And Sustainable Course Offerings. All Participating Colleges Must Be Willing And Able To Provide Data To Grantee At The End Of The Academic Year For Evaluation Purposes. | 2020 |
| Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Educational Programs, Activate Entrepreneurial Mindset And Teach Business/academic Skills To Youth In Under-resourced Communities, Increasing College/career Readiness. | 2020 |
| William Marsh Rice University | $40,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Support The Development Of A Production-ready Manuscript Based On "the Intangible Advantage: Understanding Intellectual Property In The New Economy" By David Kline, Embedded Video And Other Materials That Form Part Of The Michelson Ip Suite Of Resources To Be Included In The Openstax Library. | 2020 |
| Partners For College Affordability & Public Trust | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Cultivate Affordable Academic Excellence At America's Public Colleges And Universities. | 2020 |
| Regents Of The University Of California At Irvine | $25,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Support A Replicable Demonstration Project To Establish The First University Of California Bachelor's Degree-granting Program In A California State Prison, An Innovative Pathway To Higher Education For Justice-involved Students. | 2020 |
| Root & Rebound | $35,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Support Higher Education And Occupational Licensing Policy Implementation Work Focused On Launching A Project To Educate And Train Staff At California Higher Education Institutions On Best Practices For Both Admitting And Advising Justice-impacted Students. | 2020 |
| Swipe Out Hunger | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Fund A Student Advocacy Campaign Aimed At Campus Administrators To Ensure They Are Distributing And Promoting Emergency Aid To Students With An Eye Towards Equity. | 2020 |
| The Urban Assoc Of Forestry And Fire Professionals | $15,000 | Azusa, CA, US | Support The Forestry Fire And Recruitment Program To Coach And Lead Participants Through The Laborious Process Of Transitioning From Fire Camps (ca Prisons Housing Incarcerated People Utilized As Firefighters) To Full-time, Paid Members Of California's Firefighting Force. | 2020 |
| Tie Oregon Foundation | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support Fostering Entrepreneurship. | 2020 |
| Uaspire Inc | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Support For Uaspire's Comprehensive Covid-19 Response Efforts To Provide Virtual Advising To Over 12,000 Students And Online Technical Assistance Support For Hundreds Of Practitioners. | 2020 |
| Venturewell | $30,900 | Hadley, MA, US | To Support Conducting Faculty And Student Focus Groups On The Topic Of Intellectual Property During Venturewell's Open 2020 Conference. The Grant Will Also Support The Analysis And Summarize Findings, And Capture Perspectives Shared During The Focus Groups, Identify Key Themes, And Present Recommendations For Advancing Campus-based Intellectual Property Education. | 2020 |
| Civic Nation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support. | 2018 |
| La County Science And Engineering Fair | $5,000 | Downey, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Nacce Inc | $36,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Intellectual Property Education Initiative | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 27-2898736 |
| Website | http://www.20mm.org |
| Address | 3000 S ROBERTSON BLVD STE 105 Los Angeles, CA 90034-3145 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director, President, & Chair | Gary K Michelson M D |
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| Ceo | Phil Kim |
| Secretary & Treasurer | David Cohen |
| Co-chair | Alya Michelson |
| Cfo | Brett Yates |
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