The Michelson Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 46-4978561 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.3M
- Grants reported
- 16
- Median grant
- $32.5K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | $961.5K |
| 2024 | 8 | $371.7K |
Where The Michelson Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Blair Community Scholars Pr | Nashville, TN | UNRESTRICTED | 2025 | $453.1K |
| The Better Angels Society Inc | Washington, DC | UNRESTRICTED | 2025 | $333.3K |
| Better Angels Society - The American Revolution | Washington, DC | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 | $166.7K |
| THE METROPOLITAN OPERA | NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 | $50K |
| Child Mind Institute Inc | San Francisco, CA | UNRESTRICTED | 2025 | $50K |
| Book Book Go | Warson Woods, MO | UNRESTRICTED | 2025 | $50K |
| Ertz Family Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 | $50K |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 | $35K |
| Eagles Autism Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | UNRESTRICTED | 2025 | $30K |
| Eagles Autism Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 | $30K |
| Teach for America (Annual Benefit) | New York City, NY | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 | $25K |
| Teach for America | New York City, NY | UNRESTRICTED | 2025 | $25K |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | Kailua Kona, HI | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 | $10K |
| LIBERTAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY | Los Angeles, CA | UNRESTRICTED | 2025 | $10K |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | Kailua Kona, HI | UNRESTRICTED | 2025 | $10K |
| Jones-Gordon Foundation | Paradise Valley, AZ | UNRESTRICTED | 2024 | $5K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- SUSAN P DOELL
- Address
- 155 BOVET ROAD SUITE 770 SAN MATEO, CA, 94402
- Phone
- 6506532406
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE AS A FORMAL WRITTEN REQUEST
- Restrictions
- NONE
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Michelson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.