Milano Foundation Inc

LOS ANGELES, CA EIN: 13-2620691

Milano Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California, with tax-exempt status since July 1969. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity and focuses on grantmaking across education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$303K

-14.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$85K

-29.5% YoY

Grant Count

-13.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-18.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milano Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation made 22 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024). Total giving in 2024 was $84,825.

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

California
Montana
District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

California $413K (81%)

New York $27K (5%)

Alabama $21K (4%)

Montana $11K (2%)

Maryland $10K (2%)

Missouri $10K (2%)

District of Columbia $7K (1%)

Massachusetts $5K (1%)

+1 more states

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Massachusetts Maryland Missouri Montana New York Oklahoma

Cities

Beverly HillsBosemanBostonBozemanBurbankCalabasasHollywoodLos AngelesMontgomeryMurrietaNew YorkOaklandOklahoma CityPalm SpringsPasadenaSan DiegoSan FranciscoSanta MonicaWashingtonWashington Dc

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:

Total Assets: $302,556
Total Revenues: $44,934
Total Expenses: $93,974
Net Income: -$49,040
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (2024):

Investment income and dividends: $12,364
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $32,323
Miscellaneous revenues: $247

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$302,556	$354,241	$422,039
Revenue	$44,934	$59,776	$41,580
Expenses	$93,974	$127,574	$127,406
Qualifying Distributions	$85,778	$121,202	$119,376
Net Investment Income	$36,491	$53,404	$33,550
Distributable Amount	$23,032	$24,903	$31,249

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

104 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kcrw Foundation Inc ($15,000), New West Charter School ($10,000), Dap Health Inc ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CENTRAL ASIA INSTITUTE BOZEMAN, MT	GENERAL	$1,000
COLLEGIATE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL	$3,000
DAP HEALTH INC PALM SPRINGS, CA	GENERAL	$5,000
EARTHJUSTICE SAN FRANCISCO, CA	GENERAL	$2,000
FOTOKIDS INC SAN FRANCISCO, CA	GENERAL	$1,500
FOTOKIDS INC SAN FRANCISCO, CA	GENERAL	$5,000
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL	$1,575
KCRW FOUNDATION INC SANTA MONICA, CA	GENERAL	$15,000
LAMBDA ARCHIVES OF SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA	GENERAL	$5,000
LOS ANGELES PRESS CLUB LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SCOTT MILANO	PRESIDENT / TREASURER	2	—
VALERIE MILANO	SECRETARY	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Milano Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Milano Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 22 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024). Total giving in 2024 was $84,825. **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $500 to $15,000. **Recent Grantees (2024):** • KCRW Foundation: $15,000 (General) • New West Charter School: $10,000 (General) • Lambda Archives of San Diego: $5,000 (General)

Where does Milano Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • California • Montana • District of Columbia

What size grants does Milano Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Milano Foundation Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $85K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Milano Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Milano Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.