The 2024 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants Application Period Is Open
Michelson Medical Research Foundation and Human Immunome Project are accepting applications for the 2024 Michelson Prizes: Next Generation Grants from April 1 – June 9. The annual prizes award $150,000 research grants to early-career scientists advancing human immunology, vaccine discovery, and immunotherapy research for major global diseases.
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.
Check out the latest updates from across our foundations.
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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.
Our privately funded operating foundations
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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 Prizes: Next Generation Grants ePanel Features Rising Stars In Immunology & Vaccine Innovation
News from Michelson Philanthropies | April 2024 Newsletter
Applications Open for 2024 Michelson Prizes: $150,000 Grants Available to Immunology Innovators
Revolutionizing Medicine and Philanthropy: Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson Win 2024 Humanitarian Award
Latest Media
Listen to Found Animals CEO Brett Yates on the PetSpace Podcast
Michelson Found Animals Foundation CEO Brett Yates recently appeared on the Wallis Annenberg Petspace Podcast. In the episode, Yates reflects on his journey into the field of animal welfare and describes initiatives the foundation is working on, including the...
Determined Voices Series: Carolina, Los Angeles City College Counselor
Video credit: Find Your Ally | Spanish Video Version The Foundation of California Community Colleges’ ‘Determined Voices’ series spotlights immigrant women who have embarked on successful careers after attending California Community Colleges. In this edition, we meet...
Nominations Are Open for the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards
Is your multifamily housing property pet-inclusive? The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative is accepting nominations for the 2024 Pets & Housing Awards! The Pets & Housing Awards will honor multifamily housing operators across seven categories. Housing operators...
Michelsons Honored with 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st Gathering for Cure Awards Gala
Michelson Philanthropies Co-Chairs Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson were honored with the 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st GFC Awards Gala in Los Angeles. The award recognizes those who significantly improve global patient...