MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC
EIN 87-2298894 · Private Operating Foundations (T23)
What they do
MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC .
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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.
They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)
GEOFFREY BAUMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DARICE BAILEYCFO
LORI HUTCHINSCHIEF INNOVATION OFF
FRED CHASEGENERAL COUNSEL
DENISE HERNANDEZCOO
TULASI LOVELLDIRECTOR OF DIGITAL
DANIEL SCALLYDIRECTOR OF TECHNOLO
ALISON TREWEEKASSISTANT CONTROLLER
BRETT YATESCOO/CFO
ALYA MICHELSONCO-CHAIR
DAVID COHENSECRETARY & TREASURER
GARY KARLIN MICHELSON M DDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CHAIR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2022
- Location
- 3000 S ROBERTSON BLVD SUITE 105, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
- County
- Los Angeles
- In care of
- DARICE BAILEY
- Primary officer
- DARICE BAILEY, CFO
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990PF
- Tax preparer
- HOLTHOUSE CARLIN & VAN TRIGT LLP
- NTEE classification
- Private Operating Foundations (T23)
- IRS tax category
- Private Operating Foundations
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes