The Milken Family Foundation
EIN 954073646 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total 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
$116.3M
Assets (2023)
22
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
RICHARD SANDLER
Phone
(310) 570-4800
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
Officers & Directors
PB
Paul Bliese
2 yrs
Vice President, Photography
Leadership
SB
Stephanie Bishop
2 yrs
Vice President, Milken Educator Awards
Leadership
NH
Nikki Hayes
2 yrs
Vice President, Post-Production
Leadership
GP
Gary Panas
4+ yrs
Vice President of Design
Leadership
RS
Richard Sandler
4+ yrs
Executive Vice President & Secretary
Leadership
RY
Richard YEE
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President & CFO
Leadership
JF
Jane Foley
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President, Milken Educator Awards
Leadership
LM
Lowell Milken
4+ yrs
Chairman & Director
Leadership
MM
Michael Milken
4+ yrs
President & Director
Leadership
RF
Ralph Finerman
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President & Director
Leadership
JM
JONI Milken-Noah
4+ yrs
Vice President, Mike's MATH Club
Leadership
MH
Michael Hillman
2 yrs
Vice President, Production
Leadership
JR
JANA Rausch
2 yrs
Vice President, Communications
Leadership
LR
Lynda Resnick
4+ yrs
Director
TB
Thomas Boysen
4+ yrs
Director
JF
Jane Foley
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President, Milken Educator Awards
Leadership
RY
Richard YEE
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President & CFO
Leadership
RS
Richard Sandler
4+ yrs
Executive Vice President & Secretary
Leadership
GP
Gary Panas
4+ yrs
Vice President of Design
Leadership
NH
Nikki Hayes
2 yrs
Vice President, Post-Production
Leadership
SB
Stephanie Bishop
2 yrs
Vice President, Milken Educator Awards
Leadership
PB
Paul Bliese
2 yrs
Vice President, Photography
Leadership
JR
JANA Rausch
2 yrs
Vice President, Communications
Leadership
MH
Michael Hillman
2 yrs
Vice President, Production
Leadership
JM
JONI Milken-Noah
4+ yrs
Vice President, Mike's MATH Club
Leadership
LM
Lowell Milken
4+ yrs
Chairman & Director
Leadership
MM
Michael Milken
4+ yrs
President & Director
Leadership
RF
Ralph Finerman
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President & Director
Leadership
LR
Lynda Resnick
4+ yrs
Director
TB
Thomas Boysen
4+ yrs
Director
LL
Lawrence Lesser
2 yrs
Sr. Vice President, Creative Services
Leadership
LM
Lowell Milken
4+ yrs
Chairman & Director
Leadership
MM
Michael Milken
4+ yrs
President & Director
Leadership
RF
Ralph Finerman
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President & Director
Leadership
RS
Richard Sandler
4+ yrs
Executive Vice President & Secretary
Leadership
BS
Bonnie Somers
2 yrs
Sr. Vice President, Communications
Leadership
JF
Jane Foley
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President, Milken Educator Awards
Leadership
RY
Richard YEE
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President & CFO
Leadership
JM
JONI Milken-Noah
4+ yrs
Vice President, Mike's MATH Club
Leadership
GP
Gary Panas
4+ yrs
Vice President of Design
Leadership
LR
Lynda Resnick
4+ yrs
Director
TB
Thomas Boysen
4+ yrs
Director
LM
Lowell Milken
4+ yrs
Chairman & Director
Leadership
GP
Gary Panas
4+ yrs
Vice President of Design
Leadership
JM
JONI Milken-Noah
4+ yrs
Vice President, Mike's MATH Club
Leadership
RY
Richard YEE
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President & CFO
Leadership
JF
Jane Foley
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President, Milken Educator Awards
Leadership
BS
Bonnie Somers
2 yrs
Sr. Vice President, Communications
Leadership
LL
Lawrence Lesser
2 yrs
Sr. Vice President, Creative Services
Leadership
RS
Richard Sandler
4+ yrs
Executive Vice President & Secretary
Leadership
RF
Ralph Finerman
4+ yrs
Sr. Vice President & Director
Leadership
MM
Michael Milken
4+ yrs
President & Director
Leadership
TB
Thomas Boysen
4+ yrs
Director
LR
Lynda Resnick
4+ yrs
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 | 2022 |
| Milken Community Schools | LOS Angeles, CA | $400,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| 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 |
| LOS Angeles Ballet | LOS Angeles, CA | $100,000 | CULTURAL PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| Ariel University Foundation | Hoboken, NJ | $100,000 | 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 |
| Ariel University Foundation | Hoboken, NJ | $50,000 | HIGHER ED & RESEARCH INST. & PROGS | 2023 |
| Gorham Educational Foundation | Gorham, ME | $25,000 | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater LOS Angeles | LOS Angeles, CA | $25,000 | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| 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 |
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