Millstein Foundation Inc
Millstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. It makes charitable grants to organizations, with 2025 support including recipients in Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, and other states.
Millstein Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Millstein Foundation Inc gave $86K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,990
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,389
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $658
- Total assets
- $1,521,615
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (10 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Millstein Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a letter application to Jack Millstein specifying the purpose and amount requested. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jack Millstein
Mailing address: 7478 Little Lane Uniit 601, Naples, FL 34105-7369
Phone: (412) 979-6542
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Millstein Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Canine Companions ($15K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 162 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 24% to recipients in Pennsylvania. Smaller shares went to New York (4%), New Jersey (1%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Millstein Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 36 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $793; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $900 repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2022) to $86K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Companions Orlando, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Friends of Falling Water Mill Run, PA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| The Naples Players Naples, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Naples, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Naples, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Artis - Naples Naples, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Moorings Park Foundation Naples, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,200 |
| University of Pittsburgh at Greensburguniversity of Pittsburgh at Greensbur Greensburg, PA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $3,000 |
| St Matthew's House Naples, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,521,615 | $202,659 | $107,334 | $85,990 | 36 | $85,990 | $181,315 | $78,464 |
| 2024 | $1,426,290 | $94,662 | $101,194 | $82,800 | 34 | $82,800 | $76,268 | $74,670 |
| 2023 | $1,432,822 | $80,785 | $98,819 | $82,900 | 32 | $82,900 | $68,256 | $70,857 |
| 2022 | $1,450,856 | $211,808 | $82,835 | $63,050 | 28 | $63,050 | $197,112 | $81,930 |
| 2021 | $1,321,883 | $271,721 | $89,757 | $76,303 | 32 | — | $258,267 | $78,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Millstein Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2025 — 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 mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations working in areas including theatre, health care, food assistance, social services, animal welfare, and historic preservation. For example, The Naples Players describes its mission as building community through access to theatre, while Neighborhood Health Clinic says it provides medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured Collier County residents. St. Matthew’s House describes work addressing hunger, homelessness, and addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded $85,990 across 36 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $658. Recent large grants included $15,000 each to Canine Companions and Friends of Falling Water; $10,000 to The Naples Players; and $5,000 each to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, Neighborhood Health Clinic, and Artis - Naples. All of these grants were listed as unrestricted charitable gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jack Millstein is listed as trustee.
Millstein Foundation Inc is led by Jack Millstein, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack Millstein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Millstein Foundation Inc
How much does Millstein Foundation Inc give each year?
Millstein Foundation Inc gave $86K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 34 grants.
What is Millstein Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Millstein Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $658, and its average grant was $2,389, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Millstein Foundation Inc that year got $793 on average.
Where does Millstein Foundation Inc give grants?
Millstein Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (16 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Fort Myers, FL (2 grants) and Greensburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Millstein Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Millstein Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Millstein Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Millstein Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Canine Companions ($15,000), Friends of Falling Water ($15,000) and The Naples Players ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Millstein Foundation Inc?
Millstein Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Millstein Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations working in areas including theatre, health care, food assistance, social services, animal welfare, and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Millstein Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Millstein Foundation Inc's EIN?
Millstein Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5206429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Millstein Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Millstein Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/millstein-foundation-inc-morg_aa49a4a6cd754bfd9d6e725dfe2fcc9b
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