The Michelson 20MM Foundation is a brand that supports innovation in education and higher learning initiatives. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Gary Michelson and Alya Michelson, the foundation is committed to improving access to educational opportunities.

Their portfolio includes initiatives like the Michelson Spark Grants, which provide grants of up to $25,000 to advance equitable access to education. The foundation focuses on several key areas, including access and success, learning technologies, workforce development, student basic needs, smart justice, digital equity, and open educational resources. They also offer the Pregnant and Parenting Students Initiative, which aims to find impactful solutions for educational organizations to promote the wellbeing and academic success of pregnant and parenting students.

Through partnerships with organizations like OpenStax, Michelson 20MM supports the development of free, peer-reviewed, and openly licensed textbooks for college and Advanced Placement® courses. Their goal is to improve access to higher learning and transform lives through innovation in education. To date, over 3.

5 million students have used an OpenStax textbook, saving more than $342 million. Visit their website to learn more about their initiatives and how they are making a difference in education