Abby S & Howard P Milstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abby S & Howard P Milstein Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $357,870 and the largest $561,054. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$357,870
- Largest grant$561,054
- Assets$852,433
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million 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 | $2.8 million | 6 | $589,168 |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 5 | $676,953 |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 4 | $852,433 |
How to apply
Abby S & Howard P 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 Abby S & Howard P Milstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $7,915 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Irc sec. 501(c)(3) org. | $561,054 |
| Cambridge in America | Irc sec. 501(c)(3) org. | $360,009 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | Irc sec. 501(c)(3) org. | $355,730 |
| Royal College of Music | To support their 2024-2025 scholarship program | $7,915 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard P Milstein
- Abby S Milstein
Questions people ask
Does Abby S & Howard P Milstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abby S & Howard P Milstein Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $357,870.
Who runs Abby S & Howard P Milstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard P Milstein (Trustee) and Abby S Milstein (Trustee).
What does Abby S & Howard P Milstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.