Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-4551615
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc has awarded 72 grants totaling $108,511,701 to organizations in California, New York and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $20,000,000, with a median award of $70,474.5.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 8 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
72% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (83%), Santa Monica (15%), San Francisco (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 248% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (38%). 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 Michelson Medical Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | $8,300,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefit Of Animals Through Multiple Animal Welfare Programs, Including The Michelson Prize And Grants In Reproductive Biology, The Microchipping Program, The Adoption Program, The Start-up Accelerator Program, The Spay/neuter Program And Others Toward The Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.'s Purpose Of Reducing Euthanasia Rates In Los Angeles Area Animal Shelters. | 2024 |
| The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc | $2,700,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Multiple Educational Programs, Including Educational And Success Programs, Future Of Work And Workforce Development Programs, Smart Justice Programs, Programs To Increase Educational Awareness On Topics Related To Intellectual Property, And Programs Intended To Support Private-sector Solutions To Issue Within The Education Sector. | 2024 |
| Michelson Philanthropies Inc | $8,200,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Programs And Provide Administrative Support For Affiliate Foundations, The Michelson 20mm Foundation And The Michelson Found Animals Foundation. | 2024 |
| The Uc Regents (Ucla) | $8,700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ucla Medical Hospitality Program | 2024 |
| The Milken Institute | $100,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Infrastructure To Facilitate Knowledge And Resources To Advance Economic And Social Mobility. | 2024 |
| The Surgery Education Fund (Fund 15) | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical-surgery Education Support | 2024 |
| Ca Institute For Immunology & Immunology | $1,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Cover Legal And Other Expenses Until The Organization Established Its Funding | 2024 |
| The Ucla Foundation - Ciii | $20,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Fund Ciii For The Microbiome And Rapid Vaccine Development Institute | 2024 |
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | $4,500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefit Of Animals Through Multiple Animal Welfare Programs, Including The Michelson Prize And Grants In Reproductive Biology, The Microchipping Program, The Adoption Program, The Start-up Accelerator Program, The Spay/neuter Program And Others Toward The Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.'s Purpose Of Reducing Euthanasia Rates In Los Angeles Area Animal Shelters. | 2023 |
| The Mirman School For Gifted Children | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultivate The Boundless Potential Of Highly Gifted Children, Nurture Their Passions And Talents, And Develop A Diverse Community Of Creative And Constructive Lifelong Learners. | 2023 |
| The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc | $1,850,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Multiple Educational Programs, Including Educational And Success Programs, Future Of Work And Workforce Development Programs, Smart Justice Programs, Programs To Increase Educational Awareness On Topics Related To Intellectual Property, And Programs Intended To Support Private-sector Solutions To Issue Within The Education Sector. | 2023 |
| Human Vaccines Project Inc | $58,860 | New York, NY, US | To Accelerate Vaccine And Immunotherapy Development For Infectious And Non-communicable Diseases. | 2023 |
| Michelson Philanthropies Inc | $6,050,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Programs And Provide Administrative Support For Affiliate Foundations, The Michelson 20mm Foundation And The Michelson Found Animals Foundation. | 2023 |
| Ucla Foundation | $8,700 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ucla Medical Hospitality Program. | 2023 |
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | $5,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefit Of Animals Through Multiple Animal Welfare Programs, Including The Michelson Prize And Grants In Reproductive Biology, The Microchipping Program, The Adoption Program, The Start-up Accelerator Program, The Spay/neuter Program And Others Toward The Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.'s Purpose Of Reducing Euthanasia Rates In Los Angeles Area Animal Shelters. | 2022 |
| The Mirman School For Gifted Children | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultivate The Boundless Potential Of Highly Gifted Children, Nurture Their Passions And Talents, And Develop A Diverse Community Of Creative And Constructive Lifelong Learners. | 2022 |
| American Association For The Advancement Of Scienc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2022 Prize Award (Mp And Science Prize For Immunology). | 2022 |
| The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc | $2,500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Multiple Educational Programs, Including Educational And Success Programs, Future Of Work And Workforce Development Programs, Smart Justice Programs, Programs To Increase Educational Awareness On Topics Related To Intellectual Property, And Programs Intended To Support Private-sector Solutions To Issue Within The Education Sector. | 2022 |
| Human Vaccines Project Inc | $591,031 | New York, NY, US | To Accelerate Vaccine And Immunotherapy Development For Infectious And Non-communicable Diseases. | 2022 |
| The Milken Institute | $1,000,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Infrastructure To Facilitate Knowledge And Resources. | 2022 |
| The Milken Institute | $45,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Advance Solutions That Widen Access To Capital, Create Jobs And Improve Health. | 2022 |
| Michelson Philanthropies Inc | $1,500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Programs And Provide Administrative Support For Affiliate Foundations, The Michelson 20mm Foundation And The Michelson Found Animals Foundation. | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $17,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ucla Medical Hospitality Program. | 2022 |
| Keystone Symposia On Molecular And Cellular Biolog | $30,800 | Silverthorne, CO, US | Medical And Health (Includes Pledge). | 2022 |
| America Share Usa Inc | $28,750 | New York, NY, US | General Operations, Access To Education. | 2022 |
| Brentwood School | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Inspire Every Student To Think Critically And Creatively, Act Ethically, And Shape A Future With Meaning. The Core Values Are Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, Community, And Diversity. | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Supports A Range Of Public Interest Projects, The Majority Of Which Focus On Conservation, Global Development And Health, And Education. | 2022 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | The Surgery Education Fund To Provide Quality Healthcare. | 2022 |
| Inner City Law Center | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Affordable Housing Efforts. | 2022 |
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | $5,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefit Of Animals Through Multiple Animal Welfare Programs, Including The Michelson Prize And Grants In Reproductive Biology, The Microchipping Program, The Adoption Program, The Start-up Accelerator Program, The Spay/neuter Program And Others Toward The Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.'s Purpose Of Reducing Euthanasia Rates In Los Angeles Area Animal Shelters. | 2022 |
| The Mirman School For Gifted Children | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultivate The Boundless Potential Of Highly Gifted Children, Nurture Their Passions And Talents, And Develop A Diverse Community Of Creative And Constructive Lifelong Learners. | 2022 |
| American Association For The Advancement Of Scienc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2022 Prize Award (Mp And Science Prize For Immunology). | 2022 |
| The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc | $2,500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Multiple Educational Programs, Including Educational And Success Programs, Future Of Work And Workforce Development Programs, Smart Justice Programs, Programs To Increase Educational Awareness On Topics Related To Intellectual Property, And Programs Intended To Support Private-sector Solutions To Issue Within The Education Sector. | 2022 |
| Human Vaccines Project Inc | $591,031 | New York, NY, US | To Accelerate Vaccine And Immunotherapy Development For Infectious And Non-communicable Diseases. | 2022 |
| The Milken Institute | $1,000,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Infrastructure To Facilitate Knowledge And Resources. | 2022 |
| The Milken Institute | $45,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Advance Solutions That Widen Access To Capital, Create Jobs And Improve Health. | 2022 |
| Michelson Philanthropies Inc | $1,500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Programs And Provide Administrative Support For Affiliate Foundations, The Michelson 20mm Foundation And The Michelson Found Animals Foundation. | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $17,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ucla Medical Hospitality Program. | 2022 |
| Keystone Symposia On Molecular And Cellular Biolog | $30,800 | Silverthorne, CO, US | Medical And Health (Includes Pledge). | 2022 |
| America Share Usa Inc | $28,750 | New York, NY, US | General Operations, Access To Education. | 2022 |
| Brentwood School | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Inspire Every Student To Think Critically And Creatively, Act Ethically, And Shape A Future With Meaning. The Core Values Are Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, Community, And Diversity. | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Supports A Range Of Public Interest Projects, The Majority Of Which Focus On Conservation, Global Development And Health, And Education. | 2022 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | The Surgery Education Fund To Provide Quality Healthcare. | 2022 |
| Inner City Law Center | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Affordable Housing Efforts. | 2022 |
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | $5,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefit Of Animals Through Multiple Animal Welfare Programs, Including The Michelson Prize And Grants In Reproductive Biology, The Microchipping Program, The Adoption Program, The Start-up Accelerator Program, The Spay/neuter Program And Others Toward The Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.'s Purpose Of Reducing Euthanasia Rates In Los Angeles Area Animal Shelters. | 2022 |
| The Mirman School For Gifted Children | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultivate The Boundless Potential Of Highly Gifted Children, Nurture Their Passions And Talents, And Develop A Diverse Community Of Creative And Constructive Lifelong Learners. | 2022 |
| American Association For The Advancement Of Scienc | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2022 Prize Award (Mp And Science Prize For Immunology). | 2022 |
| The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc | $2,500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Multiple Educational Programs, Including Educational And Success Programs, Future Of Work And Workforce Development Programs, Smart Justice Programs, Programs To Increase Educational Awareness On Topics Related To Intellectual Property, And Programs Intended To Support Private-sector Solutions To Issue Within The Education Sector. | 2022 |
| Human Vaccines Project Inc | $591,031 | New York, NY, US | To Accelerate Vaccine And Immunotherapy Development For Infectious And Non-communicable Diseases. | 2022 |
| The Milken Institute | $1,000,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Infrastructure To Facilitate Knowledge And Resources. | 2022 |
| The Milken Institute | $45,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Advance Solutions That Widen Access To Capital, Create Jobs And Improve Health. | 2022 |
| Michelson Philanthropies Inc | $1,500,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Programs And Provide Administrative Support For Affiliate Foundations, The Michelson 20mm Foundation And The Michelson Found Animals Foundation. | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $17,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Ucla Medical Hospitality Program. | 2022 |
| Keystone Symposia On Molecular And Cellular Biolog | $30,800 | Silverthorne, CO, US | Medical And Health (Includes Pledge). | 2022 |
| America Share Usa Inc | $28,750 | New York, NY, US | General Operations, Access To Education. | 2022 |
| Brentwood School | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Inspire Every Student To Think Critically And Creatively, Act Ethically, And Shape A Future With Meaning. The Core Values Are Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, Community, And Diversity. | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Supports A Range Of Public Interest Projects, The Majority Of Which Focus On Conservation, Global Development And Health, And Education. | 2022 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | The Surgery Education Fund To Provide Quality Healthcare. | 2022 |
| Inner City Law Center | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Affordable Housing Efforts. | 2022 |
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | $9,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefit Of Animals Through Multiple Animal Welfare Programs, Including The Michelson Prize And Grants In Reproductive Biology, The Microchipping Program, The Adoption Program, The Start-up Accelerator Program, The Spay/neuter Program And Others Toward The Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.'s Purpose Of Reducing Euthanasia Rates In Los Angeles Area Animal Shelters. | 2021 |
| The Mirman School For Gifted Children | $250,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultivate The Boundless Potential Of Highly Gifted Children, Nurture Their Passions And Talents, And Develop A Diverse Community Of Creative And Constructive Lifelong Learners. | 2021 |
| Peace Island Childrens Center Inc | $25,000 | Stony Brook, NY, US | Installation Of A Water System For Sowe Island | 2021 |
| The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc | $1,850,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Multiple Educational Programs, Including Educational And Success Programs, Future Of Work And Workforce Development Programs, Smart Justice Programs, Programs To Increase Educational Awareness On Topics Related To Intellectual Property, And Programs Intended To Support Private-sector Solutions To Issue Within The Education Sector. | 2021 |
| Human Vaccines Project Inc | $65,949 | New York, NY, US | To Accelerate Vaccine And Immunotherapy Development For Infectious And Non-communicable Diseases. | 2021 |
| Latino Medical Student Association Northeast | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Sponsorship Of 48th Annual Latino Medical Student Association Northest Regional Conference | 2021 |
| Upwardly Global | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Visionary Award Project | 2021 |
| The Milken Institute | $75,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Advance Solutions That Widen Access To Capital, Create Jobs And Improve Health. | 2021 |
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | $9,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefit Of Animals Through Multiple Animal Welfare Programs, Including The Michelson Prize And Grants In Reproductive Biology, The Microchipping Program, The Adoption Program, The Start-up Accelerator Program, The Spay/neuter Program And Others Toward The Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc.'s Purpose Of Reducing Euthanasia Rates In Los Angeles Area Animal Shelters. | 2020 |
| The Mirman School For Gifted Children | $250,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultivate The Boundless Potential Of Highly Gifted Children, Nurture Their Passions And Talents, And Develop A Diverse Community Of Creative And Constructive Lifelong Learners. | 2020 |
| Brentwood School | $250,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Inspire Every Student To Think Critically And Creatively, Act Ethically, And Shape A Future With Meaning. The Core Values Are Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, Community, And Diversity. | 2020 |
| The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc | $1,800,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Carry Forth Multiple Educational Programs, Including Educational And Success Programs, Future Of Work And Workforce Development Programs, Smart Justice Programs, Programs To Increase Educational Awareness On Topics Related To Intellectual Property, And Programs Intended To Support Private-sector Solutions To Issue Within The Education Sector. | 2020 |
| Human Vaccines Project Inc | $283,049 | New York, NY, US | To Accelerate Vaccine And Immunotherapy Development For Infectious And Non-communicable Diseases. | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 95-4551615 |
| Website | http://www.michelsonmedical.org |
| Address | 11755 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90025-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director, President & Co-chair | Gary Karlin Michelson M D |
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| Secretary/cfo | David Cohen |
| Director & Co-chair | Alya Michelson |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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