The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ithaca, New York. It made 104 grants totaling $215,000 in 2024 to organizations including charities, educational institutions, arts organizations, and community organizations.
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation gave $215K across 104 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,000
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 104
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,067
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,046,769
- -3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (10 of 104, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a letter giving details about the use of funds. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Greene-Milstein Family Foundati
Mailing address: 129 Midway Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 351-9938
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Appleseed Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
520 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 520 grants of 520 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 33% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 29% to recipients in Washington, DC, 9% to Maryland, 7% to Massachusetts, and 5% to Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 104 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2023) to $215K (2024). In 2024 it made 104 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appleseed Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Simmons University Boston, MA | $3,000 eva & myer greene endowment scholarship and $3,000 class gift | $6,000 |
| Ithaca Reform Temple-Congregation Tikkun Ithaca, NY | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Ithaca Public Education Initiative Ithaca, NY | Charitable Suppport | $5,000 |
| J Street Education Fund Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Jowonio School Syracuse, NY | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Round House Theatre Bethesda, MD | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Peace New York, NY | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| The Studio Theater Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,046,769 | $142,061 | $255,234 | $215,000 | 104 | $215,000 | $104,283 | $210,984 |
| 2023 | $3,159,942 | $469,236 | $213,024 | $179,500 | 95 | $179,500 | $185,712 | $187,918 |
| 2022 | $2,903,730 | $150,694 | $242,924 | $200,750 | 111 | $200,750 | $114,740 | $195,659 |
| 2021 | $2,995,960 | $349,981 | $251,939 | $208,000 | 108 | $208,000 | $309,715 | $213,029 |
| 2020 | $2,897,918 | $342,786 | $224,755 | $191,000 | 102 | — | $268,031 | $188,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as education, theatre, reproductive health, peacebuilding, and justice.
Among its grantees, the Appleseed Foundation says it supports justice centers working to reduce poverty, combat discrimination, and invigorate democracy. Jowonio School says it provides inclusive programs for young children, while the Ithaca Public Education Initiative says it connects the community with students and teachers in the Ithaca City School District. Round House Theatre describes its work as providing theatrical and educational experiences, and Seeds of Peace says it cultivates leaders in communities divided by conflict.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 104 grants totaling $215,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Notable awards included $10,000 to the Appleseed Foundation; $6,000 to Simmons University for the Eva & Myer Greene Endowment Scholarship and a class gift; and $5,000 each to Ithaca Public Education Initiative, J Street Education Fund, Jowonio School, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Round House Theatre, Seeds of Peace, and The Studio Theater.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew E. Milstein and Lori Milstein as trustees, Mark Milstein as president, and Monica Touesnard as treasurer.
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation is led by Mark Milstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Milstein
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew E. Milstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori Milstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Monica Touesnard
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Herbert E. Milstein (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Milstein (2020) — Trustee
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 The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation
How much does The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation give each year?
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation gave $215K across 104 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 95 grants.
What is The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,067, across 104 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation give grants?
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (29%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (28 grants), New York, NY (15 grants), Ithaca, NY (9 grants) and Syracuse, NY (7 grants).
Does The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 104 grants with a stated purpose on The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (94 grants).
Who are The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Appleseed Foundation ($10,000), Simmons University ($6,000) and Ithaca Reform Temple-Congregation Tikkun ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation?
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as education, theatre, reproductive health, peacebuilding, and justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation?
The filing says to submit a letter giving details about the use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6009341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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