The Irving and Phyllis Millstein
The Irving and Phyllis Millstein is a private foundation based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Its grants serve animal and human needs through support for animal welfare charities and charities that provide people with animal-based services.
The Irving and Phyllis Millstein at a glance
In short: The Irving and Phyllis Millstein gave $1.5M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), top state Illinois. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,487,100
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,064
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $29,347,984
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (12 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (40% 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 Irving and Phyllis Millstein
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
Grants are by invitation only; the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. The foundation states that applications are made by invitation and asks organizations writing for general information to provide their website, if available. The filing lists no deadline and directs readers to the foundation’s website for further award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Randell
Mailing address: 1434 Mill Creek Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: (516) 896-9008
Email: michael@ipmillsteinfoundation.org
Website: https://ipmillsteinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Irving and Phyllis Millstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons ($135K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $886K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 120 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that grantees in New York City and Long Island, Illinois, Vermont, and Lancaster, Pennsylvania may provide services locally, regionally, multi-regionally, or nationally. It also issues grants to legacy clients in Greater Philadelphia. Charities it supports outside those regions must provide services nationally or have a national effect.
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (40%), New York (23%), Pennsylvania (15%), Vermont (12%), and Washington, DC (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Irving and Phyllis Millstein open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 28 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $73K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% 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 $1.1M (2020) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Care Centers of New York City New York, NY | $100,000: For the yearly costs of mobile veterinary clinics, which operate in Queens, Brooklyn, and Bronx counties. This Millstein Veterinary Project grant provided free vaccinations, microchips, other wellness care, and pet-care equipment to underserved communities. | $100,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | $100,000: To support HSUS' Animal Rescue Team. The Team consists of highly-trained staff who work with and coordinate a national network of volunteer first-responders. The grant was used as matching funds for an online donation appeal to help fund the team. The grant supported moving shelter animals in advance of hurricanes and storms, reuniting animals with their owners after disasters, assisting shelters in disaster zones, and rescuing animals from mass cruelty situations. | $100,000 |
| American Veteran Service Dog Academy (Avsda) Lemont, IL | $82,500: For training and instruction of students and the veterinary care of service dogs that serve as companions to United States Armed Service veterans living with post-traumatic stress. The training is done in a community college setting, and funds are used for eligible participants' expenses. A portion of the funds were granted as a match during a fundraising appeal, which was conducted by a Chicago radio station. | $82,500 |
| Animal Care League Oak Park, IL | $80,000: Third payment of a capital shelter development grant of $250K, to rebuild and expand their facility in Oak Park, IL to better serve the community. The grant included funds to rebuild a community resource center and clinic._ | $80,000 |
| Anderson Animal Shelter Wheeling, IL | $75,000: For low-or-no-cost community veterinary care, delivered in the community and administered as a Millstein Veterinary Project grant. The grant provided veterinary care to help keep pets in their homes and out of the shelter system. | $75,000 |
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | $75,000: Second payment of a three-year sponsorship of low-cost and no-cost veterinary services in low-income and underserved areas of Chicago. The procedures and surgeries are performed at PAWS Chicago Medical Center. | $75,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons East Hampton, NY | $70,000: To support a capital campaign for state-of-the-veterinary care, training, and housing of cats and dogs, to prepare them for adoption. The grants supported a new kennel building, training center, catteries, dog holding rooms, lobby, and administrative spaces. | $70,000 |
| TLC Centers for Therapy (Dream Riders) Crystal Lake, IL | $70,000: For the annual cost of physical care of therapy horses that assist with physical therapy for disabled youth and young adults, and to support the cost of direct care of the Center's retired horses that reside at the facility. | $70,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons East Hampton, NY | $65,000: To support the relocation of at-risk dogs from animal welfare partners located in the southern United States to its adoption facility in Long Island, New York. Funding supported the veterinary preparation of animals for transport and adoption. | $65,000 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society Philadelphia, PA | $60,000: To support dental services for cats and dogs in shelters in Philadelphia and to fund low-cost or no-cost care at PAWS Philadelphia's two veterinary clinics. Each were funded at $30,000. | $60,000 |
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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 | $29,347,984 | $1,803,879 | $2,242,236 | $1,487,100 | 33 | $1,922,811 | $1,543,379 | $1,426,906 |
| 2023 | $28,233,189 | $1,355,002 | $2,535,805 | $1,450,391 | 24 | $1,905,551 | $1,129,678 | $1,347,511 |
| 2022 | $27,104,435 | $1,255,176 | $2,981,260 | $1,553,920 | 22 | $1,992,602 | $1,007,340 | $1,445,254 |
| 2021 | $34,322,693 | $2,554,557 | $2,268,799 | $1,172,152 | 20 | $1,605,164 | $2,262,035 | $1,635,231 |
| 2020 | $31,232,662 | $186,896 | $2,347,552 | $1,060,539 | 21 | — | $133,562 | $1,390,729 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Irving and Phyllis Millstein reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
The foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working with dog, cat, and horse populations. Its stated areas of support include outreach, animal relocation and care, shelter and capital support, veterinary aid, and education and training. Its Millstein Veterinary Project® supports public charities addressing barriers to proper animal care, including through vaccination, wellness-care, and spay/neuter clinics. The foundation describes its grantmaking procedures as consultative and problem-solving.
Examples from 2024 illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Animal Care League describes its mission as caring for the well-being of lost and abandoned domestic animals. Anderson Animal Shelter says it provides direct care, education, and community outreach for homeless companion animals and their human caregivers. PAWS Chicago describes its work as helping homeless and at-risk pets through spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $1,487,100. Grant amounts ranged from $6,140 to $100,000, with a median of $40,000.
Among the larger 2024 grants, Animal Care Centers of New York City received $100,000 for mobile veterinary clinics providing free vaccinations, microchips, wellness care, and pet-care equipment in underserved communities. The Humane Society of the United States received $100,000 for its Animal Rescue Team, including disaster response and rescue work. American Veteran Service Dog Academy received $82,500 for student instruction and veterinary care for service dogs supporting veterans with post-traumatic stress.
Other substantial grants included $80,000 to Animal Care League for a shelter redevelopment project; $75,000 each to Anderson Animal Shelter for community veterinary care and PAWS Chicago for low-cost and no-cost veterinary services; and $70,000 to Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons for a capital campaign. The foundation also awarded $70,000 to TLC Centers for Therapy (Dream Riders) for the care of therapy and retired horses, and $65,000 to Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons for relocating at-risk dogs and preparing them for transport and adoption.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael D. Randell as president; Richard E. Randell as vice president and treasurer; Philip H. Randell as vice president; and Jorie L. Gronek as corporate secretary. It lists Richard Nadelman and Roberta Spring as directors.
The Irving and Phyllis Millstein is led by Michael D. Randell, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael D. Randell
President
Vice President & Director → Vice President & President, 2021
Vice President & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $162K (2024)
Richard Nadelman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Roberta Spring
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Philip H. Randell
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $132K (2024)
Richard E. Randell
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President & Director → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Jorie L. Gronek
Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$6K (2023) → $7K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Malgorzata Stapor (2020–2022) — Corporate Secretary
- Former: Robert J. Randell (2020–2021) — President & 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $162K, to Michael D Randell (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Irving and Phyllis Millstein
How much does The Irving and Phyllis Millstein give each year?
The Irving and Phyllis Millstein gave $1.5M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 24 grants.
What is The Irving and Phyllis Millstein's typical grant size?
The Irving and Phyllis Millstein's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $45,064, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Irving and Phyllis Millstein that year got $34K on average.
Where does The Irving and Phyllis Millstein give grants?
The Irving and Phyllis Millstein's top state is Illinois, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheeling, IL (3 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and East Hampton, NY (2 grants).
Does The Irving and Phyllis Millstein give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Irving and Phyllis Millstein's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Irving and Phyllis Millstein's largest grantees?
The Irving and Phyllis Millstein's largest 2024 grantees include Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons ($135,000 across 2 grants), Animal Care Centers of New York City ($100,000) and Humane Society of the United States ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Irving and Phyllis Millstein?
The Irving and Phyllis Millstein reported $29.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Irving and Phyllis Millstein fund?
The foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working with dog, cat, and horse populations. Its stated areas of support include outreach, animal relocation and care, shelter and capital support, veterinary aid, and education and training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Irving and Phyllis Millstein?
Grants are by invitation only; the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Irving and Phyllis Millstein's EIN?
The Irving and Phyllis Millstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4594769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Irving and Phyllis Millstein 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 2020–2024
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