The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation
The Gregory and EJ Milken Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, education and research organizations, community programs, and health and human service organizations.
The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation gave $876K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in California. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $876,100
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -36.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,008
- +65.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,800
- Total assets
- $13,443,726
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (61% 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 Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1250 Fourth St 520, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 570-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Windward School ($325K). Together the top 10 received $865K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 62 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 19% to Pennsylvania, 11% to New York, and 9% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $91K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $381K (2020) to $876K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $876K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Windward School Los Angeles, CA | Preschool - 12TH Grade Programs | $325,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Philadelphia, PA | Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs | $165,000 |
| Murdoch Childrens Research Institute New York, NY | General Research | $100,000 |
| California Forward Hercules, CA | Community Centers & Programs | $75,000 |
| Iolani School Honolulu, HI | Preschool - 12TH Grade Programs | $75,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School Los Angeles, CA | Preschool - 12TH Grade Programs | $50,000 |
| Asian Health Services Oakland, CA | Health Care | $27,600 |
| Amusement Park Sports Inc Inglewood, CA | Community Centers & Programs | $25,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, CA | Cultural, Libraries & Museums | $12,500 |
| BABY2BABY Los Angeles, CA | Human Service Programs | $10,000 |
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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 | $13,443,726 | $612,383 | $907,277 | $876,100 | 12 | $888,315 | $632,750 | $787,157 |
| 2023 | $13,738,620 | $967,301 | $867,170 | $836,000 | 19 | $846,210 | $939,785 | $793,368 |
| 2022 | $13,638,489 | $447,404 | $811,650 | $707,500 | 12 | $719,890 | $414,709 | $744,465 |
| 2021 | $14,002,735 | $2,813,239 | $709,017 | $647,000 | 11 | $662,207 | $2,782,246 | $747,277 |
| 2020 | $11,898,513 | $2,087,154 | $410,110 | $381,000 | 8 | — | $2,060,670 | $619,102 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation reported a distributable amount of $787K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, research, community programs, health care, culture, and human services. For example, Windward School describes its mission as challenging students to achieve excellence in a nurturing, inclusive community. Asian Health Services says it provides medical, mental health, dental, and other health care services, along with health education and community programs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $876,100 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $325,000, with a median grant of $38,800. The largest grants included $325,000 to Windward School for preschool through 12th-grade programs; $165,000 to the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education for higher education and research; and $100,000 to Murdoch Children’s Research Institute for general research. Other grants included $75,000 each to California Forward for community centers and programs and Iolani School for preschool through 12th-grade programs, and $50,000 to John Thomas Dye School for preschool through 12th-grade programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory Milken as president and director; EJ Milken as vice president and director; Richard Sandler as secretary/treasurer; and Michael Milken and Lori Milken as directors.
The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation is led by Gregory Milken, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Milken
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ej Milken
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Milken
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Milken
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Sandler
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ralph Finerman (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation
How much does The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation give each year?
The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation gave $876K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $836K across 19 grants.
What is The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $38,800, and its average grant was $73,008, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation that year got $37K on average.
Where does The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation give grants?
The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (19%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Preschool - 12TH Grade Programs" (4 grants).
Who are The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Windward School ($325,000), University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education ($165,000) and Murdoch Childrens Research Institute ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation?
The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $888K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $787K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, research, community programs, health care, culture, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation's EIN?
The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2604833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gregory and Ej Milken 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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