The Milstein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Milstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $14,850 and the largest $96,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$14,850
- Largest grant$96,000
- Assets$19.6 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 71 | $17.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 74 | $18.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 78 | $19.6 million |
How to apply
The Milstein 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 Milstein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California. It also paid $25,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 41 | $732,480 |
| New York | 11 | $250,899 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $236,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $16,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General use | $96,000 |
| Center for Peace Communications | General use | $65,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | General use | $50,000 |
| Stand by Me | General use | $50,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance | General use | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democraci | General use | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | General use | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General use | $50,000 |
| Report Inc | General use | $50,000 |
| Talkisrael Foundation | General use | $50,000 |
| The Impact Forum Foundation | General use | $50,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | General use | $46,000 |
| Philos Project Inc | General use | $45,000 |
| American Friends of Aish Hatorah | General use | $40,000 |
| Students Supporting Israel | General use | $35,000 |
| Chabad Israel Center | General use | $30,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | General use | $27,000 |
| Israeli American Council Iac | General use | $25,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Secur | General use | $25,000 |
| European Leadership Network | General use | $25,000 |
| Zachor Legal Institute | General use | $25,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | General use | $25,000 |
| American Jewish University | General use | $25,000 |
| Opendor Media | General use | $25,000 |
| US Israel Education Association | General use | $25,000 |
| Middle East Media Research Memri | General use | $25,000 |
| National Jewish Advocacy Center Inc | General use | $25,000 |
| Hasbara Fellowships | General use | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel | General use | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Shanti House | General use | $20,000 |
| Honest Reporting | General use | $20,000 |
| Israel-America Academic Exchange | General use | $18,000 |
| Israel Allies Foundation | General use | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Unit 669 | General use | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Sea | General use | $15,000 |
| Stanford Jewish Center | General use | $15,000 |
| Friends of Nahal Haredi Inc | General use | $15,000 |
| Giving Group Community | General use | $15,000 |
| Magen Am USA Inc | General use | $15,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | General use | $14,699 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Milstein
- Gila Milstein
Questions people ask
Does The Milstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Milstein Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $14,850.
Who runs The Milstein Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam Milstein (President) and Gila Milstein (Secretary).
What does The Milstein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.