Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc, based in Los Angeles, California, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing medical research. With assets totaling approximately $268 million, the foundation operates with annual expenses of around $13 million and generates revenue of about $9.8 million. The foundation is led by key figures such as Dr. Gary Karlin Michelson, who serves as Director, President, and Co-Chair, alongside Alya Michelson and David Cohen. The foundation supports research initiatives in various cities across the United States, including Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Despite its significant financial resources, the foundation's leadership team works on a voluntary basis, receiving no compensation for their roles.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
6 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9,000,000 | The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | BENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANT... | Los angeles, CA, US | 2022 |
| $6,050,000 | Michelson Philanthropies Inc | carry forth programs and provide administrative support for affiliate Foundations, the Michelson 20M... | Los angeles, CA, US | 2024 |
| $5,000,000 | The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | BENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANT... | Los angeles, CA, US | 2023 |
| $4,500,000 | The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | BENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANT... | Los angeles, CA, US | 2024 |
| $2,500,000 | THE MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION INC | Carry forth multiple educational programs, including educational and success programs, future of wor... | Los angeles, CA, US | 2023 |
| $1,850,000 | THE MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION INC | Carry forth multiple educational programs, including educational and success programs, future of wor... | Los angeles, CA, US | 2022 |
| $1,850,000 | THE MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION INC | Carry forth multiple educational programs, including educational and success programs, future of wor... | Los angeles, CA, US | 2024 |
| $1,500,000 | Michelson Philanthropies Inc | carry forth programs and provide administrative support for affiliate Foundations, the Michelson 20M... | Los angeles, CA, US | 2023 |
| $1,000,000 | THE MILKEN INSTITUTE | Infrastructure to facilitate knowledge and resources. | Santa monica, CA, US | 2023 |
| $591,031 | HUMAN VACCINES PROJECT INC | TO ACCELERATE VACCINE AND IMMUNOTHERAPY DEVELOPMENT FOR INFECTIOUS AND NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. | New york, NY, US | 2023 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
GK
GARY KARLIN MICHELSON M D
| DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CO-CHAIR | $0 | 2024 |
DC
DAVID COHEN
| SECRETARY/CFO | $0 | 2024 |
AM
ALYA MICHELSON
| DIRECTOR & CO-CHAIR | $0 | 2024 |
GARY KARLIN MICHELSON M D
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CO-CHAIR
DAVID COHEN
SECRETARY/CFO
ALYA MICHELSON
DIRECTOR & CO-CHAIR
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