Milano Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Milano Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$76,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$411,494
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $84,825 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,250 | 23 | $500,711 |
| 2024 | $84,825 | 20 | $456,162 |
| 2025 | $76,000 | 21 | $411,494 |
How to apply
Milano Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Milano Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $59,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KCRW Foundation Inc | General | $15,000 |
| The New School | General | $10,000 |
| Dap Health Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Lambda Archives of San Diego | General | $5,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Silver Lake Childrens Theatre Group | General | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| The L Fund | General | $4,000 |
| The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert | General | $4,000 |
| Collegiate Charter High School of Los Angeles | General | $3,000 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | General | $3,000 |
| Silver Lake Childrens Theatre Group | General | $3,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General | $1,000 |
| Central Asia Institute | General | $1,000 |
| Central Asia Institute | General | $1,000 |
| Earthjustice | General | $1,000 |
| Fotokids Inc | General | $1,000 |
| HPZ | General | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Press Club | General | $500 |
| She Angels Foundation | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Milano
- Valerie Milano
Questions people ask
Does Milano Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Milano Foundation Inc give?
$76,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Milano Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Milano (President / Treasurer) and Valerie Milano (Secretary).
What does Milano Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.