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The Michelson Foundation

San Mateo, California  ·  EIN 464978561  ·  Private foundation

The Michelson Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $532K in annual giving against $16.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 78 grants for The Michelson Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$532K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$16.9M
Assets (FY2020)
78
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Michelson Foundation funds

The Michelson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, faith-based (christian), higher education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mayo Clinic
Treatment of Lymphocytic Leukemia
Rochester, MN$900K2022
Vanderbilt University
UNRESTRICTED
Nashville, TN$499K2017
Bryn Mawr College
UNRESTRICTED
Bryn Mawr, PA$499K2017

How to apply for funding from The Michelson Foundation

The Michelson Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about The Michelson Foundation

Does The Michelson Foundation accept grant applications?
The Michelson Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Michelson Foundation fund?
The Michelson Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Mayo Clinic, Vanderbilt University, Bryn Mawr College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Michelson Foundation give in grants?
The Michelson Foundation reported $532K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.3M over 78 grants.
Where is The Michelson Foundation located?
The Michelson Foundation is based in San Mateo, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 464978561.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Michelson Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Michelson Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.