Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $499,950 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$499,950
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $810,100 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $170,750 | 10 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $810,100 | 18 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $499,950 | 25 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Mark and Jessie Milano 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.
What Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $495,850 |
| New York | 1 | $3,600 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi | Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Outpatient Clinic endowment fund | $200,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | California State University San Luis Obispo Milano family rodeo scholarship endowment fund | $75,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | Cal Poly Rodeo Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| California State University | James Garrett Memorial Scholarship fund | $27,500 |
| The California 4-H Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The California 4-H Foundation | 2026 Modoc County 4-H Milano Family Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| The California 4-H Foundation | Kern County 4-H Greater Tehachapi Area 2025 Livestock projects: United 4-H, Stallion Springs 4-H,Four Season 4-H, and Tehachapi Mountain 4-H | $12,500 |
| The California 4-H Foundation | Greater Tehachapi 4-H Clubs for Presentation day and programming to Greater Tehachapi 4-H club scholarship fund | $11,500 |
| Individual | 2026 Milano Family scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | Milano Family Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| The California 4-H Foundation | 2025 Modoc County 4-H Milano Family Scholarship Endowment fund | $10,000 |
| The California 4-H Foundation | Kern County 4-H Scholarship Fund | $8,000 |
| Bakersfield College Foundation | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Flight Test Historical Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Crum Elbow Meeting House Inc | Restoration of three windows fund | $3,600 |
| Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tehachapi | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Future Farmers of America State Association & Loca | 2025 Kern County Fair Participation by Greater Tehachapi FFA members fund | $2,500 |
| Individual | $2,500 | |
| Bear Valley Buckaroos Inc | Champion Saddles Award fund | $1,100 |
| Future Farmers of America State Association & Loca | 2026 Greater Tehachapi FFA Chapter Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Future Farmers of America State Association & Loca | Charitable Event | $750 |
| Pacific Justice Institute - USA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Individual | 2026 TRWF Scholarship Fund | $500 |
| Individual | TRWF Scholarship Fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessie Milano
- Mark R Milano
Questions people ask
Does Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation give?
$499,950 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jessie Milano (Dir, VP) and Mark R Milano (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.