Milbank Memorial Fund
The Milbank Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in New York City that works to improve population health and health equity. Founded in 1905, the organization collaborates with leaders and decision makers, connecting them with experience and sound evidence to advance health policy and practice.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$96.3M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$79K
-73.8% YoY
Grant Count
19
+5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-75.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund's core mission is improving population health and health equity by connecting leaders with experience and sound evidence.
Primary program areas include:
Identify, Inform, and Inspire State Health Policy Leaders: Providing technical assistance to state and federal policymakers, convening meetings on health policy and population health issues, and conducting programs to promote skills development and networking among emerging and senior state leaders.
Provide Authoritative Evidence and Support on Critical Issues: Convening meetings of public and private decision makers and publishing reports on issues including state services for aging populations, primary care transformation, sustainable healthcare costs, and behavioral health.
The Milbank Quarterly and Communications: Editing and publishing The Milbank Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal of health policy and population health.
Program Development and Management: Planning new projects with strategic partners, evaluating continuing work, and supporting partner organizations in collaborative efforts.
Grantmaking
The Fund operates on an **invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications**.
Grant Range
$5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund focuses on state-level health policy and leadership, with emphasis on state health policy networks and state-level decision makers.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets (2024): $96,276,713
Assets (2023): $90,722,486
Total Revenues (2024): $11,464,319
Total Expenses (2024): $6,291,467
Staff: Approximately 11-12 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $96,276,713 | $90,722,486 | $84,386,413 |
| Revenue | $11,464,319 | $19,341,210 | $6,091,342 |
| Expenses | $6,291,467 | $6,229,935 | $8,448,526 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,547,592 | $5,516,078 | $7,494,147 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,468,820 | $15,782,295 | $5,025,412 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Academy of Sciences ($20,000), International Rescue Committee ($10,000), Bloomingdale School of Music ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HISTORIC SARANAC LAKE SARANAC LAKE, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY PROJECT CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES WASHINGTON, DC | IN SUPPORT OF A STANDING COMMITTEE ON PRIMARY CARE | $20,000 |
| OPEN DOOR CLINIC MIDDLEBURY, VT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| PRINCETON MONTESSORI SOCIETY PRINCETON, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| SALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| SAN MIGUEL SCHOOL PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Debra Lubar was named President of the Milbank Memorial Fund.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER F KOLLER | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | 40 | $430,137 |
| TARA STROME | SECRETARY AND COO | 40 | $228,784 |
| PAUL D CLEARY | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2024) | 2 | — |
| JOHN M COLMERS | DIRECTOR AND CHAIR | 4 | — |
| LINDA V DECHERRIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PETER DONNELLY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHERRY GLIED | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KELLY MAJOR GREEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT E HARVEY | DIRECTOR AND TREASURER | 4 | — |
| JONEIGH KHALDUN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARGARET E O'KANE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LASHAWN RICHBURG - HAYES | DIRECTOR AND VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| ANYA RADER WALLACK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA ARZUAGA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY SHIH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Fund has expanded its partnership with the Peterson Center on Healthcare to improve healthcare affordability. The organization continues to publish research and analysis on health policy issues, with recent publications addressing primary care investment frameworks, paid family leave policy, insurance benefit design, ultraprocessed food regulation, and state data integration for evidence-based policy.
Peterson Center on Healthcare and Milbank Memorial Fund Expand PartnershipFrequently Asked Questions
What does Milbank Memorial Fund fund?
The Fund's core mission is improving population health and health equity by connecting leaders with experience and sound evidence. Primary program areas include: • **Identify, Inform, and Inspire State Health Policy Leaders**: Providing technical assistance to state and federal policymakers, convening meetings on health policy and population health issues, and conducting programs to promote skills development and networking among emerging and senior state leaders. • **Provide Authoritative Evid…
How do I apply for a grant from Milbank Memorial Fund?
The Fund operates on an **invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications**. **Grant Activity (2023):** • Total giving: approximately $298,000-$300,000 • Number of grants: 12-16 annually • Median grant size: $5,000 • Grant range: $1,000-$211,000 • Giving rate: 0.3% of assets
Where does Milbank Memorial Fund make grants?
The Fund focuses on state-level health policy and leadership, with emphasis on state health policy networks and state-level decision makers.
What size grants does Milbank Memorial Fund award?
In 2024, Milbank Memorial Fund awarded 19 grants totaling $79K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Milbank Memorial Fund's EIN?
Milbank Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5562282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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