Milo Bekins Foundation
The Milo Bekins Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in education, youth and social services, health, arts, and other areas.
Milo Bekins Foundation at a glance
In short: Milo Bekins Foundation gave $327K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in California. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $327,134
- +16.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,578
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,364,571
- +47.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (85% 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 Milo Bekins Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5665, Santa Barbara, CA 93150
Phone: (310) 435-6321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Milo Bekins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Troopreach Foundation ($42K). Together the top 10 received $227K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to New York, 3% to Virginia, and 3% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Milo Bekins Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $262K (2022) to $327K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $327K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Troopreach Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $42,134 |
| California Science Center Foundatio Los Angeles, CA | Science Support | $25,000 |
| University of Redlands Redlands, CA | Educational Support | $25,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund New York, NY | Performing Arts and Entertaiment Support | $20,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School Los Angeles, CA | Educational Support | $20,000 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | University Support | $20,000 |
| The Thacher School Ojai, CA | Educational Support | $20,000 |
| Optimist Youth Homes and Family Ser Los Angeles, CA | Foster Children Placement and Mental Services | $20,000 |
| First Place for Youth Los Angeles, CA | Support Youth | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of La Foundatio Los Angeles, CA | Medical Support | $15,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,364,571 | $255,585 | $475,702 | $327,134 | 21 | $327,134 | $107,017 | $304,449 |
| 2024 | $2,952,169 | $689,673 | $401,770 | $280,000 | 18 | $280,000 | $567,903 | $233,387 |
| 2023 | $2,648,041 | $287,876 | $404,157 | $285,000 | 21 | $285,000 | $168,719 | $245,735 |
| 2022 | $4,443,133 | $304,669 | $391,732 | $262,000 | 19 | $262,000 | $174,937 | $307,062 |
| 2021 | $4,530,196 | $632,764 | $428,619 | $305,500 | 21 | $305,500 | $509,645 | $334,640 |
| 2020 | $4,326,051 | $318,746 | $412,277 | $290,500 | 20 | — | $196,969 | $287,826 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milo Bekins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $304K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included educational support for schools and universities, medical support, youth services, foster-child placement and mental-health services, performing arts, and general operating support.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The University of Redlands says it welcomes, educates, and empowers a diverse community of learners; Harvard-Westlake describes its focus as educational excellence and learning with integrity; and The Thacher School serves academically talented students through a college-preparatory high school program. Music Academy of the West says it provides educational and performance experiences for classically trained musicians and diverse audiences. Assistance League of Los Angeles describes its mission as improving the quality of life for at-risk children in Los Angeles.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $327,134. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $42,134, with a median of $15,000. Its largest listed awards included $42,134 to TroopReach Foundation for general operating support; $25,000 each to California Science Center Foundation for science support and the University of Redlands for educational support; and $20,000 each to Entertainment Community Fund, Harvard-Westlake School, Pepperdine University, The Thacher School, Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services, and First Place for Youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Bekins, Richard Bekins, and Jacqueline Bekins as co-trustees.
Milo Bekins Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacqueline Bekins
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Michael Bekins
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Richard Bekins
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Michael Bekins (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Milo Bekins Foundation
How much does Milo Bekins Foundation give each year?
Milo Bekins Foundation gave $327K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $280K across 18 grants.
What is Milo Bekins Foundation's typical grant size?
Milo Bekins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,578, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Milo Bekins Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Milo Bekins Foundation give grants?
Milo Bekins Foundation gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Milo Bekins Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Milo Bekins Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic Support" (5 grants) and "Educational Support" (3 grants).
Who are Milo Bekins Foundation's largest grantees?
Milo Bekins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Troopreach Foundation ($42,134), California Science Center Foundatio ($25,000) and University of Redlands ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Milo Bekins Foundation?
Milo Bekins Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $327K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $304K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Milo Bekins Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included educational support for schools and universities, medical support, youth services, foster-child placement and mental-health services, performing arts, and general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milo Bekins Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Milo Bekins Foundation's EIN?
Milo Bekins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6039745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Milo Bekins Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Milo Bekins Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/milo-bekins-foundation-morg_b9bf98fa0616497a8b13e8214ee1d5b6
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