The Michelson 20Mm Foundation Inc
EIN 272898736Total Given 2017–2024
$4.5M
228 grants · $569K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $5K–$25K
grant size
32%
supporter · 48/149 multi-year
repeat
$4.4M
Assets (2024)
149
Distinct Recipients
About
SEE FOOTNOTE
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
MAYRA LOMBERA
Phone
(310) 806-9700
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
GRANT-SEEKING ORGANIZATIONS CAN SEND AN EMAIL THROUGH THE MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION, INC. WEBSITE, WWW.20MM.ORG. AFTER AN INITIAL CONVERSATION, THE MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION, INC. MAY EXTEND AN INVITATION TO FORMALLY SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. IN THE CASE WHERE THE MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION, INC. PUTS OUT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), THE APPLICATION WILL LIKELY BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE RFP PACKAGE. REQUESTED MATERIALS MAY VARY, BUT THE MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION, INC. WILL LIKELY ASK FOR FINANCIALS, A PRESENTATION DECK, REFERENCES (EXISTING FUNDERS OR INVESTORS), AND ANY PARTICULARS AROUND THE ORGANIZATION'S INITIATIVE, PROJECT, OR PRODUCT.
Restrictions
THE MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION, INC. FUNDS U.S. ORGANIZATIONS OR COMPANIES PRIMARILY IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SPACE WHICH LEVERAGE LEADING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES PARTICULARLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING AFFORDABILITY OF EDUCATION FOR TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | N/A | $294K | $748K | N/A |
| 2017 | $41K | $2.7M | $3.3M | 2 |
| 2018 | $25K | $3.3M | $1.6M | 1 |
| 2019 | N/A | $3.3M | $1.9M | N/A |
| 2020 | $620K | $3.3M | $1.9M | 28 |
| 2021 | $749K | $3.3M | $1.9M | 48 |
| 2022 | $983K | $4.4M | $3.2M | 49 |
| 2023 | $843K | $4.9M | $3.5M | 45 |
| 2024 | $1.3M | $4.4M | $4.5M | 55 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 228 grants on record
Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$15K
Average
$20K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$128K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
GD
Gary K Michelson M D
9+ yrs
Director, President, & Chair
Leadership
AM
Alya Michelson
2 yrs
Co-Chair
Leadership
PK
Phil Kim
9+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
BY
Brett Yates
2 yrs
Cfo
DC
David Cohen
9+ yrs
Secretary & Treasurer
Leadership
ML
Mayra Lombera
Coo
AM
Alya Michelson
2 yrs
Co-Chair
Leadership
GD
Gary K Michelson M D
9+ yrs
Director, President, & Chair
Leadership
PK
Phil Kim
9+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
BY
Brett Yates
2 yrs
Cfo
DC
David Cohen
9+ yrs
Secretary & Treasurer
Leadership
PK
Phil Kim
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GD
Gary K Michelson M D
9+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
DC
David Cohen
9+ yrs
Cfo
PK
Phil Kim
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GD
Gary K Michelson M D
9+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
DC
David Cohen
9+ yrs
Cfo
PK
Phil Kim
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GD
Gary K Michelson M D
9+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
DC
David Cohen
9+ yrs
Cfo
PK
Phil Kim
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GD
Gary K Michelson M D
9+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
DC
David Cohen
9+ yrs
Cfo
PK
Phil Kim
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GD
Gary K Michelson M D
9+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
DC
David Cohen
9+ yrs
Cfo
PK
Phil Kim
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
GD
Gary K Michelson M D
9+ yrs
Ceo
Leadership
DC
David Cohen
9+ yrs
Cfo
PK
Phil Kim
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
DC
David Cohen
9+ yrs
Cfo and Secretary
Leadership
GD
Gary K Michelson M D
9+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (228 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | $127,500 | Resources for People Impacted by Mass Incarceration COMMUNITY PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC GOOD EDUCATION ACCESS &... | 2022 |
| California State University Foundation | Long Beach, CA | $125,000 | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Center for Accessible Technology | Berkeley, CA | $100,000 | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| The Utility Reform Network | San Francisco, CA | $100,000 | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2022 |
| Generation Hope | Washington, DC | $100,000 | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $90,000 | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | $80,000 | Intellectual Property Education/Support | 2024 |
| Institute for the Study of Knowl Mngmt in Edu | Half Moon Bay, CA | $57,500 | SUPPORT THE STUDY, SPREAD, AND STRATEGIC USE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION. | 2020 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | $55,000 | To support the distribution target of 3,000 laptops to Los Angeles Community College District students, so that they... | 2020 |
| UC College of the Law San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | $55,000 | Intellectual Property Education/Support | 2024 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | $50,000 | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Public Policy Institute of California | La Jolla, CA | $50,000 | Public Policy Research | 2023 |
| Center for Accessible Technology | Berkeley, CA | $50,000 | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| Nextgen Climate America Inc | Sacramento, CA | $50,000 | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| The Education Trust Inc | Washington, DC | $50,000 | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |
| People Centered Internet | Palo Alto, CA | $50,000 | Digital Services Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | $50,000 | Resources for People Impacted by Mass Incarceration | 2024 |
| Urban Resource Institute | New York, NY | $50,000 | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges | Los Angeles, CA | $45,000 | Distribute a target of 3,000 laptops (part of larger target distribution of 20,000 devices) to Los Angeles Community... | 2020 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | $45,000 | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | $45,000 | Resources for Re-engaging Students Resources for People Impacted by Mass Incarceration | 2023 |
| NextGen Climate America Inc | Sacramento, CA | $45,000 | Education Access & Affordability | 2024 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Houston, TX | $40,000 | To support the development of a production-ready manuscript based on "The Intangible Advantage: Understanding... | 2020 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Houston, TX | $40,000 | Education Access & Affordability | 2021 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | $40,000 | Education Access & Affordability | 2023 |