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.
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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.
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Michelson Philanthropies

Our Network
Michelson Philanthropies is comprised
of four private operating foundations.

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We believe our responsibility is to leave
the world a better place than we found it.
Latest News

Michelson Found Animals’ Better Neighbor Project Honors and Serves Veterans and Their Pets

From Immigrant to Beauty Entrepreneur: Sylwia Wiesenberg’s Success Story

The Power of 20 Million Minds: A Leader in the Fight for Textbook Affordability, Digital Equity, and Smart Justice

NASW 2023: A Celebration of Excellence in Science Journalism
Latest Media

MFA CEO Brett Yates Talks Better Neighbor Project on “The Morning Wrap”
Video credit: KCAL News / CBS News Los Angeles Michelson Found Animals CEO Brett Yates joins anchor Kalyna Astrinos on “The Morning Wrap” to spotlight Better Neighbor Project’s local pet pantry and wellness clinics and their upcoming December 9th event at Morningside...

Determined Voices Featured Spotlight: Lidieth Arevalo
Lidieth Arevalo is a filmmaker and immigrant rights activist based in Long Beach, California. In this episode of Determined Voices, Lidieth shares her experience as an immigrant woman and the impact community college had on her career. Born in El Salvador, Lidieth...

Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents Statewide Summit 2023
The Michelson 20MM Foundation hosted Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents: A Statewide Summit. The two-day event was a transformative convening fueled by the groundswell in California in support of student parents’ success. Attendees included advocates,...

Find Your Ally ‘Determined Voices’ Series: Madeleine’s Story
"It was at a community college that I learned about resources that supported AB 540 that made the classes so much more affordable for me. It was also at community college that I had the space to and time to explore the different majors and classes that I was...