Michelson Center for Public Policy
IMPROVE THE COLLECTIVE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF HUMANS, ANIMALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.2M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$55K
-27.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-75.7% YoY
About Michelson Center for Public Policy
Based on IRS filings
Michelson Center for Public Policy is a nonprofit organization, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $874K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,209,355 | $20,804,648 | $18,752,567 |
| Revenue | $874,286 | $918,339 | $1,529,780 |
| Expenses | $359,957 | $444,234 | $585,345 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $874,286 | $918,339 | $1,529,780 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Democratic Institute ($25,000), Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc ($20,670), Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy ($9,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | SPONSORSHIP OF NDI INTERNATIONAL LEADERS FORUM | $25,000 |
| MICHELSON 20MM FOUNDATION INC LOS ANGELES, CA | EDUCATION | $20,670 |
| INSTITUTE FOR IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOTHERAPY LOS ANGELES, CA | RESEARCH | $9,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY K MICHELSON MD | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ALYA MICHELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID COHEN | CFO/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Michelson Center for Public Policy?
As of 2024, Michelson Center for Public Policy holds $21.2M in total assets with $874K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $55K in 2024.
Where does Michelson Center for Public Policy operate?
Michelson Center for Public Policy has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New York.
What size grants does Michelson Center for Public Policy award?
In 2024, Michelson Center for Public Policy awarded 3 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Michelson Center for Public Policy's EIN?
Michelson Center for Public Policy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4529197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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