Milburn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Milburn Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $154,574 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $105,074. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$154,574
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$105,074
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $130,851 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,851 | 3 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $154,574 | 5 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Milburn Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Milburn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $105,074 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Resources in Action | Frontotemporal degeneration research | $105,074 |
| Susan G Komen | Breast cancer research | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | Frontotemporal degeneration research | $20,000 |
| Heroes Foundation | Breast cancer research | $2,500 |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (Aftd) | Frontotemporal degeneration research | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Davis
- Stephanie Williams
- Kathleen C Milburn-Williams
- Bryon Davis
- Sarah Williams
Questions people ask
Does Milburn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Milburn Foundation give?
$154,574 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Milburn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michelle Davis (Cfo), Stephanie Williams (Secretary), Kathleen C Milburn-Williams (Director) and Bryon Davis (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Milburn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and health.