THE MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
https://WWW.MFF.ORGTotal Given 2020–2023
$7.4M
41 grants · $1.9M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$228K
grant size
27%
balanced · 6/22 multi-year
repeat
$120.6M
Assets · 2021
22
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
RICHARD SANDLER
Phone
3105704800
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
A BRIEF WRITTEN STATEMENT, NOT EXCEEDING THREE PAGES, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT GOALS, PROCEDURES AND PERSONNEL; QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUPPORT AND A BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF YEARS IN OPERATION, OTHER AREAS OF ACTIVITY, THE APPLICANT'S PREVIOUS AND CURRENT SOURCES OF FUNDING; THE AMOUNT OF THE REQUEST, TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PROJECT, DETAILS OF THE BUDGET AND PLANS FOR OBTAINING TOTAL FUNDING; A LETTER OF EXEMPTION FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. APPLICANTS MAY SUPPLEMENT THEIR PROPOSALS WITH SUPPORTING PRINTED MATERIALS.
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.1M | $110.0M | $6.9M | 10 |
| 2021 | $2.6M | $120.6M | $8.5M | 12 |
| 2022 | $2.2M | $112.0M | $12.9M | 12 |
| 2023 | $576K | $116.3M | $5.0M | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 41 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$181K
75th Pctl
$228K
Maximum
$1.6M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JANE FOLEY | SR. VP, MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARDS | $324K |
| LAWRENCE LESSER | SR. VP, CREATIVE SERVICES | $312K |
| RICHARD YEE | SR. VP & CFO | $252K |
| RICHARD SANDLER | EXECUTIVE VP & SECRETARY | $228K |
| BONNIE SOMERS | SR. VP, COMMUNICATIONS | $208K |
| GARY PANAS | VP OF DESIGN | $205K |
| NIKKI HAYES | VP, POST-PRODUCTION | $157K |
| MICHAEL HILLMAN | VP, PRODUCTION | $148K |
| STEPHANIE BISHOP | VP, MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARDS | $138K |
| PAUL BLIESE | VP, PHOTOGRAPHY | $131K |
| JANA RAUSCH | VP, COMMUNICATIONS | $130K |
| JONI MILKEN-NOAH | VP, MIKE'S MATH CLUB | $102K |
| LYNDA RESNICK | DIRECTOR | — |
| THOMAS BOYSEN | DIRECTOR | — |
| LOWELL MILKEN | CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR | — |
| MICHAEL MILKEN | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | — |
| RALPH FINERMAN | SR. VP & DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (41 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,600,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,200,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| STEPHEN WISE TEMPLE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000,000 | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $400,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $400,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $400,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| BJE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $387,500 | PRESCHOOL - 12TH GRADE PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $285,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ARIEL UNIVERSITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| BJE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $247,500 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| BJE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $227,500 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ARIEL UNIVERSITY | NEWTON, MA | $200,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| ARIEL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | HOBOKEN, NJ | $150,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| BJE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| ARIEL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | HOBOKEN, NJ | $100,000 | HIGHER ED & RESEARCH INST. & PROGS | 2023 |
| LOS ANGELES BALLET | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | CULTURAL PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| ARIEL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | HOBOKEN, NJ | $50,000 | HIGHER ED & RESEARCH INST. & PROGS | 2023 |
| NE'EMAN FOUNDATION | HOBOKEN, NJ | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ARIEL UNIVERSITY | NEWTON, MA | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| MILKEN INSTITUTE | SANTA MONICA, CA | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| GORHAM EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | GORHAM, ME | $25,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS FOUNDATION | CULVER CITY, CA | $10,875 | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | 2023 |
| EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS FOUNDATION | CULVER CITY, CA | $10,650 | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS FOUNDATION | CULVER CITY, CA | $10,550 | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | 2021 |