The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky
The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky is a private foundation based in Hamden, Connecticut. Its 2023 grants supported organizations working in areas including community health, children’s services, literacy, food assistance, education, and humanitarian response.
The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky at a glance
In short: The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky gave $497K across 41 grants in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in Connecticut. 15% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $497,300
- +27.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 41
- -4.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,129
- +33.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,656,067
- +3.8% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 41, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (82% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky
- 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: 2319 Whitney Ave 4A, Hamden, CT 06518
Phone: (203) 407-1994
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fair Haven Community Health Center ($60K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 168 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. Other recipient-state shares were Alabama, 5%; New York, 4%; Pennsylvania, 3%; and Washington, DC, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 41 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $349K (2020) to $497K (2023). In 2023 it made 41 grants totaling $497K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven Community Health Center New Haven, CT | Support Organizations Mission | $60,000 |
| Friends Center for Children New Haven, CT | Support Organizations Mission | $30,000 |
| Horizons South Windham, CT | Support Organizations Mission | $25,000 |
| United Way of New Haven New Haven, CT | Support Organizations Mission | $25,000 |
| CT Foodshare Wallingford, CT | Support Organizations Mission | $20,000 |
| Foote School New Haven, CT | Support Organizations Mission | $20,000 |
| Gateway Community College Foundation New Haven, CT | Support Organizations Mission | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Support Organizations Mission | $20,000 |
| New Haven Free Public Library New Haven, CT | Support Organizations Mission | $20,000 |
| New Haven Reads New Haven, CT | Support Organizations Mission | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,656,067 | $887,841 | $519,427 | $497,300 | 41 | $497,304 | $758,049 | $526,373 |
| 2022 | $10,269,654 | $343,665 | $464,288 | $391,200 | 43 | $391,200 | $322,577 | $516,474 |
| 2021 | $10,344,761 | $3,806,461 | $445,203 | $421,400 | 42 | $421,400 | $3,792,158 | $461,037 |
| 2020 | $7,022,296 | $481,610 | $371,435 | $349,400 | 42 | — | $470,952 | $314,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky reported a distributable amount of $526K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for organizations serving children and families, promoting literacy, providing health and food services, and addressing humanitarian needs. For example, Friends Center for Children describes its mission as educating children, empowering families, and engaging community; Read to Grow describes its work as promoting children’s language skills and literacy from birth and supporting families; and the International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $497,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $60,000 to Fair Haven Community Health Center, $30,000 to Friends Center for Children, and $25,000 each to Horizons and United Way of New Haven. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to CT Foodshare, Foote School, Gateway Community College Foundation, the International Rescue Committee, New Haven Free Public Library, New Haven Reads, and Read to Grow; and $15,000 to Carnegie Mellon University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists D Milikowsky as president and treasurer and S Milikowsky as vice president and secretary.
The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky is led by D. Milikowsky, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
D. Milikowsky
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Milikowsky
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky
How much does The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky give each year?
The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky gave $497K across 41 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $391K across 43 grants.
What is The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky's typical grant size?
The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,129, across 41 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky give grants?
The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky gives mostly in Connecticut: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (19 grants), Hamden, CT (3 grants), Wallingford, CT (2 grants) and Montgomery, AL (2 grants).
Does The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organizations Mission" (41 grants).
Who are The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky's largest grantees?
The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky's largest 2023 grantees include Fair Haven Community Health Center ($60,000), Friends Center for Children ($30,000) and Horizons ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky?
The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $497K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $526K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations serving children and families, promoting literacy, providing health and food services, and addressing humanitarian needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky?
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 The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky's EIN?
The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2045527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Daniel & Sharon Milikowsky 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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