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To Michelson Found Animals, philanthropy is an opportunity to focus funds, resources, and business acumen towards giant, solvable problems. It’s through the programs below that we champion pets in our world.
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Strategic Initiatives

  • Spay and Neuter Initiative
  • Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative
  • Better Neighbor Project

Philanthropic Investments

  • Michelson Prize & Grant in Reproductive Biology
  • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
  • Leap Venture Studio
  • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund
  • Strategic Initiatives
    • Spay and Neuter Initiative
    • Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative
    • Better Neighbor Project
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    • Michelson Prize & Grant in Reproductive Biology
    • Michelson Found Animals Strategic Grants
    • Leap Venture Studio
    • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund
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Michelson Found Animals Launches $150,000 Accelerator to Expand Spay & Neuter Access in High-Need LA Communities

Michelson Found Animals Launches $150,000 Accelerator to Expand Spay & Neuter Access in High-Need LA Communities

by Kathryn Dunn | Feb 24, 2026 | News & Events, Spay & Neuter

On World Spay Day, new accelerator centers scalable, sustainable solutions to tackle root causes of shelter intake LOS ANGELES — This World Spay Day, Michelson Found Animals Foundation (MFA), along with the Robert & Erika Brunson Fund, is launching the Spay &...
Better Neighbor Project Marks $1 Million Milestone in Pet Aid for Los Angeles Communities in 2025

Better Neighbor Project Marks $1 Million Milestone in Pet Aid for Los Angeles Communities in 2025

by Michelson Found Animals | Dec 11, 2025 | Better Neighbor Project, News & Events, Pets & Family

Michelson Found Animals celebrates a record year of turning corporate and nonprofit support into community relief LOS ANGELES – Michelson Found Animals Foundation’s (MFA) Better Neighbor Project (BNP) received more than $1 million in donated pet food, supplies, and...
Helping Pet-Owning Renters Keep Their Pets: Free, Easy-to-Use Tools for Animal Welfare Organizations

Helping Pet-Owning Renters Keep Their Pets: Free, Easy-to-Use Tools for Animal Welfare Organizations

by Michelson Found Animals | Sep 11, 2025 | News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative, Pets & Family, Professional

At Michelson Found Animals’ Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative, we know how deeply animal welfare organizations care about keeping people and pets together. But we also understand that diving into housing advocacy and support can feel overwhelming. You’re already...
The Pet-Inclusive Housing Gap: Data, Disparities, and the Path Forward

The Pet-Inclusive Housing Gap: Data, Disparities, and the Path Forward

by Michelson Found Animals | Aug 4, 2025 | News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative, Pets & Family, Professional

Pets Are Family – But Housing Policies Don’t Always Reflect That For millions of renters across the United States, pets are more than companions; they are family. Yet outdated, restrictive housing policies continue to separate families, fill animal shelters, and...
Together for Los Angeles: How Michelson Found Animals is Supporting Pets and Families in 2025

Together for Los Angeles: How Michelson Found Animals is Supporting Pets and Families in 2025

by Michelson Found Animals | Jul 29, 2025 | Better Neighbor Project, News & Events, Pets & Family, Spay & Neuter

All of us at Michelson Found Animals (MFA) know this is a challenging time for Los Angeles and the communities we serve. Recent events have left many feeling unsettled, and like so many of you, we’re carrying that weight. At MFA, we stand firmly with our fellow...
Your Pet, Your Home: A Renter’s Guide to Thriving with Pets in Rental Housing

Your Pet, Your Home: A Renter’s Guide to Thriving with Pets in Rental Housing

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 30, 2025 | News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative, Pets & Family

For pet-owning renters, navigating the rental market can feel like running an obstacle course – especially when pet policies, fees, and stigma get in the way. But you don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re looking to bring a furry friend into your apartment...
June Is Adopt a Cat Month – Celebrate with MFA and the Little Lion Foundation!

June Is Adopt a Cat Month – Celebrate with MFA and the Little Lion Foundation!

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 26, 2025 | Health, News & Events, Pets & Family, Professional, Spay & Neuter

At Michelson Found Animals (MFA), June is one of our favorite months of the year, it’s Adopt a Cat Month, a time to celebrate our feline friends and shine a light on the organizations working tirelessly to give them the love, care, and forever homes they...
Keep Pets Safe This Fourth of July: Tips, Resources, and the Importance of Microchipping

Keep Pets Safe This Fourth of July: Tips, Resources, and the Importance of Microchipping

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 18, 2025 | News & Events, Pets & Family, Safety

  While many of us look forward to the festivities and fun of the Fourth of July, it’s important to remember that this holiday can be a scary time for our pets. In fact, more pets go missing around the Fourth of July than at any other time of the year, and many...
The 2025 Pets and Housing Awards – Watch the Full Show Now!

The 2025 Pets and Housing Awards – Watch the Full Show Now!

by Michelson Found Animals | Jun 4, 2025 | News & Events, Pet Inclusive Housing Initiative, Pets & Family, Professional

The 2025 Pets and Housing Awards – Watch the Full Show Now! A huge round of applause to everyone who attended the 2025 Pets and Housing Awards, an event dedicated to celebrating the incredible organizations championing pet-inclusive housing! At Michelson Found...
Celebrating Cohort 9: Leap Venture Studio Demo Day & Portfolio Summit Recap

Celebrating Cohort 9: Leap Venture Studio Demo Day & Portfolio Summit Recap

by Michelson Found Animals | May 19, 2025 | News & Events, Professional

Last week, our Leap Venture Studio team gathered in London for an incredible milestone: the conclusion of our 9th accelerator program and an inspiring Portfolio Summit that brought together founders, investors, and pet care innovators from across the globe. This...
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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

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  • Leap Venture Studio
  • Robert & Erika Brunson Fund

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