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Private Foundation
The Michelson Foundation
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, The Michelson Foundation operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $538K in revenue, $979K in expenses, $14.9M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 122 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $10.3M.
EIN: 464978561
Scottsdale, AZ
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$538K
Total Expenses$979K
Total Assets$14.9M
Grants Given122
Grant Total$10.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
Vanderbilt University Blair Community Scholars Pr
UNRESTRICTED
$453,140
The Better Angels Society Inc
UNRESTRICTED
$333,333
Book Book Go
UNRESTRICTED
$50,000
Child Mind Institute Inc
UNRESTRICTED
$50,000
Eagles Autism Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
$30,000
Showing up to 5 of 122 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Kate M Goldkamp
DIRECTOR
Laura E Michelson Sievers
DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMEN
Michael W Michelson
SECRETARY AND TREASURER
Susan P Doell
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $538K | $979K | $14.9M |
| 2024 | $451K | $388K | $15.4M |
| 2023 | $354K | $745K | $15.3M |
| 2022 | $294K | $1.5M | $15.7M |
| 2021 | $270K | $263K | $16.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $270K to $538K (+99%), with total assets most recently reported at $14.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, AZ, CA, DC, GA, HI, and 4 other states.
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