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The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz

Preselected recipients only Calabasas, California · EIN 651118908

The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz is a private foundation in Calabasas, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $245,400 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $62,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $170,050 the year before.

72% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$170,05018$3.8 million
2024$245,40043$3.9 million

How to apply

The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York16$135,250
California13$52,000
Florida6$30,650
Maryland3$13,000
District of Columbia3$8,500
Tennessee1$3,500
Texas1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 43 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The ALS Association
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$62,000
Israaid
Beverly Hills, CA
Accomplish mission$27,500
Hadassah
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$25,000
Jewish Federation of S PB Cty
Boca Raton, FL
Accomplish mission$15,300
Friends of the Israel Defence Force
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$10,000
Ronald McDonald House
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$8,000
American Friends of Magen David Ado
Palm Beach Garden, FL
Accomplish mission$5,000
Chla Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Los Aneles, CA
Accomplish mission$5,000
Hias
Silver Springs, MD
Accomplish mission$5,000
Lev Lalev
Monsey, NY
Accomplish mission$5,000
National Abortion Federation
Annapolis Junction, MD
Accomplish mission$5,000
Unf
Washington, DC
Accomplish mission$5,000
Zaka World
Brooklyn, NY
Accomplish mission$5,000
Hatzilu Rescue Organization
Plainview, NY
Accomplish mission$4,000
Temple Judea
Los Angeles, CA
Accomplish mission$4,000
Jafco
Sunrise, FL
Accomplish mission$3,600
St Jude Children's Research Hospita
Memphis, TN
Accomplish mission$3,500
Epilepsy Foundation
Landover, MD
Accomplish mission$3,000
Susan G Kimen Foundation
Plantation, FL
Accomplish mission$3,000
World Central Kitchen
Washingon, DC
Accomplish mission$3,000
Planned Parenthood
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$2,950
Adat Ariel
Valley Village, CA
Accomplish mission$2,500
Freindship Foundation
Redondo Beach, CA
Accomplish mission$2,500
Icr Alohim
Dallas, TX
Accomplish mission$2,500
Kidney Foundation
Orlando, FL
Accomplish mission$2,500
La Family Housing
North Hollywood, CA
Accomplish mission$2,500
National Kidney Foundation
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$2,500
The Brigid Alliance
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$2,500
Two Hands Four Paws
Los Angeles, CA
Accomplish mission$2,450
Jericho Cares
Jericho, NY
Acomplish mission$1,800
Friends of United Hatzalah
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$1,500
UCLA Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Accomplish mission$1,500
UJA Ny
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$1,500
NAMI
Coral Gables, FL
Accomplish mission$1,250
Obkla
Los Angeles, CA
Accomplish mission$1,250
Sharsheret Inc
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$1,250
She Should Run
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$1,250
Beauty Bus Foundation
Santa Monica, CA
Accomplish mission$1,000
Immigration Defenders Law Center
Los Angeles, CA
Accomplish mission$1,000
Temple Shaaray Tefillah NYC
New York, NY
Accomplish mission$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz give?

$245,400 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz?

Its 2024 filing lists Howard Safenowitz (Sec & Treas), Ellen Silverman (President) and Susan Levine (VP & Assist).

What does The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.

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