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Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc.

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Grants in Tennessee
2 totaling $10,000
Typical grant
$5,000
A realistic first ask
About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County · plus 64 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
Total giving that year
$2 million

Giving by year

Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$2M$10K2
2023$1.4M—0

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Gary Karlin Michelson MdPresident/director
  • David CohenSecretary/tresurer
  • Brett YatesCeo/ cfo
  • Alya MichelsonCo-chair

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

What it funds most often

  • Pet Rescue & Care

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Nashville Humane AssociationNashville, Davidson CountyPet Rescue & Care$5,000
Pawster NashvilleNashville, Davidson CountyPet Rescue & Care$5,000

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