The Lowell Milken Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lowell Milken Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $10.0 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$10.0 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$215 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2023 was down from $13.6 million the year before.
63% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $9.8 million | 38 | $206 million |
| 2022 | $13.6 million | 41 | $198 million |
| 2023 | $10.0 million | 57 | $215 million |
How to apply
The Lowell Milken Family 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 The Lowell Milken Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,250 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $7.4 million |
| New York | 8 | $1.7 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $400,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $275,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $150,000 |
| Kansas | 3 | $3,750 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $2,500 |
| Alaska | 1 | $1,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milken Community School | Preschool - 12th grade programs | $2.5 million |
| University of California Los Angeles - School of Law | Higher ed & research inst. & progs | $2.4 million |
| Stephen Wise Temple | Community centers & programs | $527,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Community centers & programs | $500,000 |
| Jerusalem Center for Security & Foreign Affairs | Community centers & programs | $500,000 |
| Letter of the Law - Shurat Hadin Israel Law Center | Community centers & programs | $500,000 |
| The Lawfare Project | Community centers & programs | $500,000 |
| UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music | Higher ed & research inst. & progs | $425,000 |
| Art Center College of Design | Higher ed & research inst. & progs | $400,000 |
| Jewish News Service Inc | Community centers & programs | $400,000 |
| Memri - the Middle East Media and Research Institute | Community centers & programs | $275,000 |
| American Friends of Aish Hatorah-Western Region | Community centers & programs | $150,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute | Cultural, libraries & museums | $106,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Prostate cancer research | $102,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General research | $100,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | General research | $100,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | General research | $100,000 |
| Van Leer-Jerusalem Institutemilken Innovation Center | Community centers & programs | $75,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | General research | $50,000 |
| Fuente Latina | Community centers & programs | $50,000 |
| Israel America Academic Exchange | Higher ed & research inst. & progs | $50,000 |
| UCLA - Geriatric Medicine | General research | $50,000 |
| Standwithus | Community centers & programs | $25,000 |
| Variety Childrens Charities of the Desert Tent 66 | Human service programs | $20,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah | Human service programs | $10,000 |
| City Year Inc | Preschool - 12th grade programs | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General research | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Youth Orchestra | Cultural, libraries & museums | $2,500 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
| Individual | Approved program grant | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Haufrect
- Lowell Milken
- Ryan Milken
- David Milken
- Jeremy Milken
- Jeff Green
- Lanetta Wahlgren
- Stan Maron
- Richard Yee
Questions people ask
Does The Lowell Milken Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lowell Milken Family Foundation give?
$10.0 million in tax year 2023, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs The Lowell Milken Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Sarah Haufrect (VP Programs & Communications), Lowell Milken (President, Director), Ryan Milken (Executive Vice President, Director) and David Milken (Vice President, Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Lowell Milken Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and community development.