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Michelson Philanthropies Impact Report

Michelson Philanthropies is pleased to share the 2023-2024 Impact Report. With the support of dedicated staff, grantees, and partners, we have endeavored to deliver transformative opportunities through grantmaking, impact investments, advocacy, and programmatic work that support vulnerable and underserved communities.

Check out the latest updates from across our foundations.

Dr. Claire Otero Awarded Michelson Prize for Proposal to Develop Cytomegalovirus Vaccines

Michelson Medical Research Foundation and the Human Immunome Project have awarded the 2023 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants to Dr. Claire Otero in recognition of her proposal to develop vaccines against cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that can cause birth defects in newborns.

Michelson 20MM Shares Lessons Learned from Implementing AB 2881

The Michelson 20MM Foundation recently held a webinar on the state of pregnant and parenting students in California. There are currently over 480,000 student parents in California, representing 20% of all undergraduates in the state’s higher education system.

Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson Receive 2024 Humanitarian Award

Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson received the 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st Gathering for Cure (GFC) Awards Gala at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

Dr. Gary K. Michelson's Low-Cost Solution to L.A.’s Animal Shelter Crisis

Bolder measures are needed now to prevent pet overpopulation.  A major part of the solution is to expand public voucher programs to fund low- and no-cost spay and neuter services to prevent unnecessary births and therefore, unwanted animals being brought into shelters.

A Day in the Life of a Student Parent: Meet Kimberly

Kimberly Salazar, a single parent at UC Berkeley, often has to choose between basic needs like eating, sleeping, and showering, a reflection of the “time poverty” student parents face. A day in the life of a college student such as Kimberly can mean deciding between spending time with her daughter or completing her studies.

Making life less unfair.

The mission of Michelson Philanthropies is to create transformative opportunities through grant-making,
impact investments, advocacy, and strategic partnerships that support
vulnerable and underserved communities.

Beautiful Journey with Alya Michelson

In a series of interviews by Michelson Philanthropies Co-Chair Alya Michelson, the “Beautiful Journey” podcast delves into the lives of inspiring immigrant women who are building their futures in a new country. Hear about the challenges, triumphs, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along their unique paths.

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Michelson 20MM Shares Lessons Learned from Implementing AB 2881

Michelson 20MM Shares Lessons Learned from Implementing AB 2881

Video credit: Michelson 20MM The Michelson 20MM Foundation recently held a webinar on the state of pregnant and parenting students in California. There are currently over 480,000 student parents in California, representing 20% of all undergraduates in the state’s...

Michelson 20MM Shorts: A Day in the Life of Student Parent Elizabeth

Michelson 20MM Shorts: A Day in the Life of Student Parent Elizabeth

Video credit: Michelson 20MM The Michelson Pregnant and Parenting Student Initiative works to increase support for pregnant and parenting students at California colleges and universities. In California, 20% of all undergraduates—486,454 students—are parenting college...