Milstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Milstein Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,902 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $21,000. 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$44,902
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$167,823
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $75,745 the year before.
56% 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 | $99,062 | 10 | $126,160 |
| 2024 | $75,745 | 22 | $136,860 |
| 2025 | $44,902 | 16 | $167,823 |
How to apply
Milstein 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 Milstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $23,000 |
| Illinois | 12 | $19,902 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sar High School | Educational | $21,000 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | Future charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Arie Crown Day School | Educational activities | $3,600 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Non for profit | $2,000 |
| Yeshiva University Kollel | Future charitable activities | $1,800 |
| Kehillah Fund | Educational | $1,252 |
| The Chicago Center | Non for profit | $1,250 |
| American Friends of Darche Noam | Educational | $1,000 |
| Ateret Yehoshua | Educational | $1,000 |
| Chicago Mitzvah Campaign | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Chicago Women Charity Players | Non for profit | $1,000 |
| Cong Adas Yisroel | Educational | $1,000 |
| Cong Shearith Israel | Educational | $1,000 |
| Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Libenu | Non for profit | $1,000 |
| The Ark | Non for profit | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Milstein
- Judith Milstein
Questions people ask
Does Milstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Milstein Foundation give?
$44,902 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Milstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Albert Milstein (President) and Judith Milstein (Treasurer).
What does Milstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.