Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc
The Dr. David M. Milch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports youth mentoring programs and arts-based initiatives intended to foster positive social change, and says it works in close partnership with grantees, providing funding and strategic advice.
Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc gave $370K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $369,528
- -30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,476
- -44.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,996
- Total assets
- $7,289,670
- -14.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (10 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 114 E 13Th St, New York, NY 10003-5354
Phone: (516) 404-9917
Website: https://drdavidmmilchfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sullivan Catskills Regional Food Hub Inc DBA a Single Bite ($100K). Together the top 10 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 87 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 6% to Massachusetts, and 1% each to Florida, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 20 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 386% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $332K (2020) to $703K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Catskills Regional Food Hub Inc DBA a Single Bite Liberty, NY | Education | $100,000 |
| Catskill Art Society Inc Livingston Manor, NY | Education | $75,400 |
| Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth Inc New York, NY | Education | $30,000 |
| Transcend Inc Hastingsonhudson, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| The Brotherhood Sister Sol Inc New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| En Garde Arts Inc Hastingsonhudson, NY | Education | $20,936 |
| The New Group Inc New York, NY | Education | $20,000 |
| The Village Trip New York, NY | Education | $17,500 |
| Lappin Foundation Beverly, MA | Education | $15,000 |
| Jewish Plays Project Brooklyn, NY | Education | $12,530 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,289,670 | $382,880 | $1,522,589 | $369,528 | 20 | $1,518,034 | $382,880 | $393,776 |
| 2023 | $8,494,379 | $257,699 | $1,365,283 | $535,050 | 16 | $1,364,994 | $204,904 | $441,295 |
| 2022 | $9,536,963 | $73,699 | $830,336 | $703,427 | 22 | $822,421 | $73,699 | $487,712 |
| 2021 | $10,293,600 | $11,851 | $786,285 | $689,875 | 18 | $782,394 | $11,851 | $525,748 |
| 2020 | $11,068,034 | $6,946,216 | $407,728 | $331,630 | 11 | — | $55,550 | $383,296 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $394K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support youth mentoring and arts-based initiatives that foster positive social change. Its focus areas include youth development through mentoring, education, training, and empowerment, and arts initiatives that use creative work to educate, encourage dialogue, and promote tolerance.
The organizations it supports reflect these interests. For example, Brotherhood Sister Sol describes itself as a social-justice youth-development organization providing guidance and educational support to young people. Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth says it teaches teenagers about healthy lifestyles, while Catskill Art Society says it fosters a creative community through exhibitions, performances, classes, lectures, and screenings. The foundation also supports arts organizations including En Garde Arts and The New Group; the latter describes itself as an artist-driven contemporary theater company.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $369,528. Grant amounts ranged from $695 to $100,000, with a median of $8,996. Its largest reported grants included $100,000 to Sullivan Catskills Regional Food Hub Inc. dba A Single Bite, $75,400 to Catskill Art Society Inc., $30,000 to Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth Inc., and $25,000 each to Transcend Inc. and The Brotherhood Sister Sol Inc. The listed grants were reported for education.
The foundation also reported direct charitable activities in 2024. These included launching the Lives Eliminated, Dreams Illuminated (LEDI) exhibit and educational programming at the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville, Florida; developing a youth hockey program with the New York Rangers and Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth; and co-launching the Conservatory, an arts and social-impact initiative involving Catskill Art Space, En Garde Arts, and A Single Bite.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David M. Milch is listed as president on the 2024 filing. The foundation’s website describes him as its founder.
Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc is led by David M. Milch, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David M. Milch
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc
How much does Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc give each year?
Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc gave $370K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $535K across 16 grants.
What is Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,996, and its average grant was $18,476, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc give grants?
Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Jacksonville, FL (3 grants) and Hastingsonhudson, NY (2 grants).
Does Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (20 grants).
Who are Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sullivan Catskills Regional Food Hub Inc DBA a Single Bite ($100,000), Catskill Art Society Inc ($75,400) and Sophie Gerson Healthy Youth Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc?
Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $394K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support youth mentoring and arts-based initiatives that foster positive social change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1547766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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