The Middleton Family Foundation
The Middleton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tarzana, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $147,781, including support for a basketball court, youth programs, literacy, mentoring, and arts programming.
The Middleton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Middleton Family Foundation gave $148K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,781
- +80.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,435
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,353
- Total assets
- $688,249
- +260.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Middleton Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19528 Ventura Blvd Pmb 398, Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone: (818) 747-5416
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Middleton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of North Charleston ($111K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 33 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in South Carolina (83% of grant dollars), Wisconsin (9%), Louisiana (3%), New York (2%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Middleton Family Foundation gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 328% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 554% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $10K (2022) to $148K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of North Charleston North Charleston, SC | To Provide Funding for a Basketball Court | $111,181 |
| Every 1 Voice Matters Ladson, SC | To inspire and empower youth to reach their full potential and impact the world positively. | $9,770 |
| Xcel Services Keithville, LA | To Support Literacy Program | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | To create and support one to one mentoring relationships | $4,950 |
| Donors Choose New York, NY | To Provide Funding for Robots in Public Schools | $3,464 |
| Coalition for Children Youth & Families Inc West Allis, WI | Connecting families to resources and advocating for their needs through complex systems and providing support. | $3,353 |
| Elite Jays Basketball Richmond, TX | To Support a Basketball Team | $2,500 |
| Seaboard Traders North Charleston, SC | To Provide Funding for T-Shirt Donation | $2,263 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | To Support Kids Art Programs | $2,000 |
| Sojourner House Milwaukee, WI | To Support Victims of Domestic Violence | $1,800 |
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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 | $688,249 | $934,350 | $153,112 | $147,781 | 11 | $149,065 | $314,495 | $26,901 |
| 2023 | $190,854 | $7,585 | $92,449 | $81,904 | 8 | $86,089 | $2,425 | $12,727 |
| 2022 | $277,489 | $249,604 | $18,042 | $10,000 | 2 | $17,761 | $79,576 | $2,937 |
| 2021 | $45,927 | $7,285 | $42,889 | $34,550 | 6 | $42,389 | $7,025 | $5,037 |
| 2020 | $104,383 | $121,916 | $142,482 | $134,052 | 6 | — | $16,995 | $3,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Middleton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations and projects including a basketball court, youth empowerment, literacy, mentoring, public-school robotics, children’s arts programs, and services for victims of domestic violence.
Among the recipients, the Coalition for Children Youth & Families describes its purpose as strengthening foster and adoptive families by equipping them with tools and resources. The Milwaukee Art Museum describes its mission as inspiring and educating people through collecting, preserving, and presenting art, among other aims.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $147,781. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $111,181, with a median grant of $3,353.
The largest award was $111,181 to the City of North Charleston, South Carolina, to provide funding for a basketball court. Other grants included $9,770 to Every 1 Voice Matters for youth empowerment; $5,000 to Xcel Services for a literacy program; $4,950 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Milwaukee for one-to-one mentoring relationships; and $3,464 to DonorsChoose for robots in public schools. The foundation also awarded $3,353 to the Coalition for Children Youth & Families and $2,000 to the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Khristian Middleton as director, president, secretary, and treasurer, and Brittney Middleton Ogike as vice president.
The Middleton Family Foundation is led by James Khristian Middleton, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Khristian Middleton
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittney Middleton Ogike
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brittney Middleton (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 Middleton Family Foundation
How much does The Middleton Family Foundation give each year?
The Middleton Family Foundation gave $148K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 8 grants.
What is The Middleton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Middleton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,353, and its average grant was $13,435, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Middleton Family Foundation give grants?
The Middleton Family Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (4 grants) and North Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does The Middleton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Middleton Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Middleton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Middleton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of North Charleston ($111,181), Every 1 Voice Matters ($9,770) and Xcel Services ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Middleton Family Foundation?
The Middleton Family Foundation reported $688K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Middleton Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations and projects including a basketball court, youth empowerment, literacy, mentoring, public-school robotics, children’s arts programs, and services for victims of domestic violence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Middleton Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Middleton Family Foundation's EIN?
The Middleton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4307305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Middleton Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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