Milburn Foundation
Milburn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $190K.
Milburn Foundation at a glance
In short: Milburn Foundation gave $155K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,574
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,915
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,541,265
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Milburn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Health Resources in Action ($105K). Together the top 5 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 16 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Milburn Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2020) to $161K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Resources in Action Boston, MA | Frontotemporal Degeneration Research | $105,074 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | Breast Cancer Research | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Frontotemporal Degeneration Research | $20,000 |
| Heroes Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Breast Cancer Research | $2,500 |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (Aftd) King of Prussia, PA | Frontotemporal Degeneration Research | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,541,265 | $415,816 | $214,623 | $154,574 | 5 | $186,314 | $190,150 |
| 2023 | $3,316,736 | $310,949 | $186,152 | $130,851 | 3 | $163,438 | $100,042 |
| 2022 | $3,212,023 | $281,386 | $196,195 | $158,509 | 4 | $178,370 | $66,611 |
| 2021 | $2,965,162 | $412,639 | $178,361 | $160,823 | 2 | $338,861 | $152,827 |
| 2020 | $2,730,882 | $390,626 | $134,657 | $115,000 | 2 | — | $116,505 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Milburn Foundation is led by Bryon Davis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryon Davis
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen C. Milburn-Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Davis
CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Milburn Foundation
How much does Milburn Foundation give each year?
Milburn Foundation gave $155K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 3 grants.
What is Milburn Foundation's typical grant size?
Milburn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,915, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Milburn Foundation give grants?
Milburn Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (16%) and California (13%).
Does Milburn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Milburn Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Frontotemporal Degeneration Research" (3 grants).
Who are Milburn Foundation's largest grantees?
Milburn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Health Resources in Action ($105,074), Susan G Komen ($25,000) and University of California San Francisco ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Milburn Foundation?
Milburn Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $416K.
What is Milburn Foundation's EIN?
Milburn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8937314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Milburn Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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