About Michelson Philanthropies
Our Approach
Michelson Philanthropies is a group of privately funded operating foundations that directly work to create transformative opportunities through grantmaking, impact investments, advocacy, and strategic partnerships that support vulnerable and underserved communities. Reflecting the passions of Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson, Michelson Philanthropies operates to catalyze transformative change and create a positive impact to a host of challenges in California and beyond.
Catalytic Grantmaking
Working Programs
Impact Investing
Advocacy
Our Network
Michelson Philanthropies is comprised of four private operating foundations
Our People
We believe our responsibility is to leave the world a better place than we found it
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.