The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$40.7M
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc?
The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc ($35.8M), The Brunson Foundation ($3.0M), Michelson Philanthropies Inc ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $40.7M in grants to The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc | $35,800,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Brunson Foundation | $3,000,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Michelson Philanthropies Inc | $1,031,256 | 1 | 2024 |
| Greater Good Charities | $732,153 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| California Community Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Annenberg Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hopewell Fund | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Humane World for Animals Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $357K (2025) to $9.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $357K.
What grants has The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater Good Charities | SUPPORT FOR RESCUED ANIMALS | $357,043 |
| 2024 | Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc | BENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANTS IN REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, THE MICROCHIPPING PROGRAM, THE ADOPTION PROGRAM, THE START-UP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, THE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AND OTHERS TOWARD The Michelson Found Animals FOUNDATION, INC.'S PURPOSE OF REDUCING EUTHANASIA RATES IN LOS ANGELES AREA ANIMAL SHELTERS. | $8,300,000 |
| 2024 | Michelson Philanthropies Inc | BENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANTS IN REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, THE ADOPTION PROGRAM, THE START-UP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, AND OTHERS TOWARD THE MICHELSON FOUND ANIMALS FOUNDATION, INC.'S PURPOSE OF REDUCING EUTHANASIA RATES IN LOS ANGELES AREA ANIMAL SHELTERS. | $1,031,256 |
| 2024 | Greater Good Charities | SUPPORT FOR RESCUED ANIMALS | $76,653 |
| 2024 | Humane World for Animals Inc | Research project designed to help eliminate barriers to pet-inclusive housing | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc | BENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANTS IN REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, THE MICROCHIPPING PROGRAM, THE ADOPTION PROGRAM, THE START-UP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, THE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AND OTHERS TOWARD The Michelson Found Animals FOUNDATION, INC.'S PURPOSE OF REDUCING EUTHANASIA RATES IN LOS ANGELES AREA ANIMAL SHELTERS. | $4,500,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Good Charities | SUPPORT FOR RESCUED ANIMALS | $209,720 |
| 2022 | Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc | BENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANTS IN REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, THE MICROCHIPPING PROGRAM, THE ADOPTION PROGRAM, THE START-UP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, THE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AND OTHERS TOWARD The Michelson Found Animals FOUNDATION, INC.'S PURPOSE OF REDUCING EUTHANASIA RATES IN LOS ANGELES AREA ANIMAL SHELTERS. | $5,000,000 |
| 2022 | The Brunson Foundation | Animal Welfare | $3,000,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Good Charities | SUPPORT FOR RESCUED ANIMALS | $88,737 |
| 2022 | California Community Foundation | ANIMAL WELFARE | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc | BENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANTS IN REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, THE MICROCHIPPING PROGRAM, THE ADOPTION PROGRAM, THE START-UP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, THE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AND OTHERS TOWARD The Michelson Found Animals FOUNDATION, INC.'S PURPOSE OF REDUCING EUTHANASIA RATES IN LOS ANGELES AREA ANIMAL SHELTERS. | $9,000,000 |
| 2021 | The Annenberg Foundation | California Animal Collab | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Hopewell Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc | BENEFIT OF ANIMALS THROUGH MULTIPLE ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE MICHELSON PRIZE AND GRANTS IN REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, THE MICROCHIPPING PROGRAM, THE ADOPTION PROGRAM, THE START-UP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, THE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM AND OTHERS TOWARD The Michelson Found Animals FOUNDATION, INC.'S PURPOSE OF REDUCING EUTHANASIA RATES IN LOS ANGELES AREA ANIMAL SHELTERS. | $9,000,000 |
| 2020 | California Community Foundation | Animal Welfare | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc?
The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc ($35.8M), The Brunson Foundation ($3.0M), Michelson Philanthropies Inc ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $40.7M in grants to The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc's largest funder?
Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc, with $35.8M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $40.7M in grants to The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc across 16 grants from 8 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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