Michelson Philanthropies creates transformative opportunities, makes positive impact investments, and fosters strategic partnerships supporting vulnerable or underserved communities.

WHAT WE DO

Fund forward-thinking medical research

Support animal welfare

Promote equity and access to education for all

Advance intellectual property education

OUR IMPACT

Make impact investments that spur innovation

Operate programs that fix broken systems

Make catalytic grants to high-reward opportunities

Drive progress through education and advocacy

Through compelling research and actionable tools, our goal is to build a stronger rental housing industry and a more pet-positive world.

SPARK A DIALOGUE

Our survey found that 92% of renters and 93% of rental housing operators agree pets are important members of the family. We will use this positive connection with animals to drive the conversation, working together to help rewrite decades-old policies and find homes that keep pets and people together.

SHARE DATA

83% of property managers say pet-friendly vacancies fill faster. There’s a clear financial advantage for rental housing operators – and it could lead to millions more pets finding good homes.

EDUCATE

Through relevant research, resources and tools, we want to help the rental housing industry explore pet-friendly opportunities, while also supporting pet owners in being a positive part of their community.

UPCOMING EVENT

CONNECTING CALIFORNIA: SOLVING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

Join the Michelson 20MM Foundation alongside California’s leading digital equity advocates and community champions for a special town hall conversation on ending digital discrimination.

RECENT News

From Immigrant to Entrepreneur: Lola Adeyemo’s Journey of Success

From Immigrant to Entrepreneur: Lola Adeyemo’s Journey of Success

In the second episode of Beautiful Journey, Alya is joined by Lola Adeyemo, the CEO & founder of EQIMindset. Lola embarked on a life-changing adventure from Nigeria to the United States to pursue a university degree. But her journey was about more than academics; it was a transformative experience that revealed unexpected lessons along the way.

Gina Knepp: A Champion for Animal Welfare

Gina Knepp: A Champion for Animal Welfare

“When the leader has optimism and energy and is willing to work hard, those things rub off on people. [At Front Street,] we built excitement around saving animals’ lives.” – Gina Knepp

RECENT VIDEOS

Meet Moggie: A Smart Wearable Health Device for Cats

Meet Moggie: A Smart Wearable Health Device for Cats

Moggie has built the first cat-only health wearable that uses advanced machine learning technology to translate cat actions and behavior into simple health insights. This is important because a vast number of serious conditions (like arthritis, hyperthyroidism, cancer, diabetes, etc.) manifest in subtle behavioral changes but are usually difficult to notice.