Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2012, with $4,477,890 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3000 S Robertson Blvd Ste 105, Los Angeles, CA, 90034 EIN 27-2898736 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.5M
▲ 29.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.9M
Net assets
$3.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc: 8 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3000 S Robertson Blvd Ste 105, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30K (FY2013) to $4.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $982KNet assets $3.4M
Operating margin
-9.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.4M
Total liabilities
$982K
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,477,890▲29.2% | $4,884,094▲26.7% | $3,442,407▼18.7% | $4,424,534▼9.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,467,142▲7.4% | $3,855,726▲54.4% | $4,234,870▲5.4% | $4,879,691▲11.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,228,591▲70.9% | $2,496,495▲21.8% | $4,017,923▲28.4% | $4,374,656▲33.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,888,959▲0.8% | $2,050,429▲9.6% | $3,129,861▼4.9% | $3,283,812▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,873,459▲0.2% | $1,870,508▲2.4% | $3,291,331▲0.1% | $3,348,092▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,869,480▲14.2% | $1,826,099▲74.8% | $3,288,380▲1.3% | $3,316,610▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $1,636,588▼49.9% | $1,044,424▲20.9% | $3,244,999▲23.8% | $3,275,746▲23.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,264,583▲336% | $863,966▲20.3% | $2,620,423▲1092% | $2,658,886▲806% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $748,263▼87.0% | $718,159▼43.6% | $219,806▲3.3% | $293,635▲12.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $5,745,948▲19004% | $1,272,480▲12.8% | $212,788▲105% | $261,653▼36.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $30,077 | $1,127,941▲10.9% | -$4,260,756▼34.7% | $410,172▼15.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,016,895 | -$3,162,892 | $487,358 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $420K total
8 grants to Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc totaling $420K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2024 | $105,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2022 | $50,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Economic opportunity | 2021 | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to support the digital equity workgroup pooled fund. | 2021 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2898736, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2898736.
- How much revenue does Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc report?
- Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc reported $4,477,890 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc (EIN 27-2898736) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.