The Jose Milton Foundation
The José Milton Foundation is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. It supports programs and organizations that improve quality of life and close the opportunity gap, with a special focus on education, research, and healthcare.
The Jose Milton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jose Milton Foundation gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Florida. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,298,430
- -47.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,378
- -50.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,378,954
- +25.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% 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 Jose Milton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists Ana Milton as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Ana Milton
Mailing address: 3211 Ponce De Leon Blvd 301, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 460-6300
Website: https://miltonphilanthropy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jose Milton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jackson Health Foundation ($509K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 77 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its commitment to South Florida. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 2% to Texas, and less than 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jose Milton Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $97K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $34K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 344% 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 $627K (2020) to $2.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Health Foundation Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $508,500 |
| Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $225,000 |
| Baptist Health South FL Foundation Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted | $130,930 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Found Miami Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $47,500 |
| The Foundtn for New Educ Initiative Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| United Way of Miami-Dade County Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $33,500 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Coral Gables Community Foundation Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| 5000 Role Models Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,378,954 | $2,647,044 | $1,340,585 | $1,298,430 | 17 | $1,298,430 | $190,999 | $377,789 |
| 2023 | $5,078,458 | $398,677 | $2,507,475 | $2,459,554 | 16 | $2,459,554 | $125,041 | $371,103 |
| 2022 | $7,187,205 | $724,574 | $1,163,874 | $1,100,900 | 15 | $1,100,900 | $250,231 | $448,611 |
| 2021 | $7,615,185 | $563,390 | $778,744 | $712,023 | 15 | $712,023 | $246,455 | $534,608 |
| 2020 | $7,854,981 | $134,020 | $684,727 | $626,625 | 14 | — | $202,249 | $465,797 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jose Milton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $378K 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’s stated mission is to invest in programs that improve quality of life and close the opportunity gap, with education, research, and healthcare as its means of doing so.
Its 2024 grants included schools, healthcare institutions, and community organizations. Jackson Health Foundation describes its mission as raising funds to support Jackson Health System, which provides care for Miami-Dade County residents and specialty care. The American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives. Coral Gables Community Foundation describes its work as fostering cultural, educational, historic, social, and health charitable projects.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,298,430. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $508,500, with a median of $20,000. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
The largest awards were $508,500 to Jackson Health Foundation, $225,000 to Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, $200,000 to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation, and $130,930 to the University of Miami. Other listed recipients included Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($47,500), The Foundation for New Education Initiative ($45,000), and United Way of Miami-Dade County ($33,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Milton, Cecil Milton, and Frank Milton as trustees; Ana Milton as president and CEO; and Alec Milton, Eric Milton, Diana Milton, Nicolas Milton, Justin Milton, and Daniella Milton as directors.
The Jose Milton Foundation is led by Ana Milton, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ana Milton
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alec Milton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cecil Milton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniella Milton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diana Milton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Milton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank Milton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jessica Milton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Milton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Milton Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin Milton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicolas Milton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Jose Milton Foundation
How much does The Jose Milton Foundation give each year?
The Jose Milton Foundation gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 16 grants.
What is The Jose Milton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jose Milton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $76,378, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jose Milton Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Jose Milton Foundation give grants?
The Jose Milton Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (9 grants), Coral Gables, FL (3 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Jose Milton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jose Milton Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jose Milton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jose Milton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jackson Health Foundation ($508,500), Belen Jesuit Preparatory School ($225,000) and Baptist Health South FL Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jose Milton Foundation?
The Jose Milton Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $378K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jose Milton Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to invest in programs that improve quality of life and close the opportunity gap, with education, research, and healthcare as its means of doing so. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jose Milton Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it 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 Jose Milton Foundation's EIN?
The Jose Milton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2471929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jose Milton 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.
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Grantable. (2026). The Jose Milton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jose-milton-foundation-morg_ff6208a8650c4496954ec8781dd01821
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