The Milana Family Foundation Inc
The Milana Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oyster Bay, New York. Its website says the foundation shifted its mission in 2018 toward men’s health awareness, with an emphasis on prostate cancer, education, testing, and treatment.
Key facts about The Milana Family Foundation Inc
In short: The Milana Family Foundation Inc gave $302K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 36-4620168
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $301,650
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $18,853
- Median grant
- $1,005
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $1,411,077
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$302K
+351.9% YoY
Grant Count
16
-40.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+662.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Milana Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Milana Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 179% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 451% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its mission as raising awareness. It says its earlier work included supporting charities benefiting children and providing scholarships for underprivileged young men to attend De La Salle School and continue to college. The website identifies Man Cave Health and free PSA testing for men in need as current initiatives.
In 2024, the largest grant went to Man Cave Health Inc. The grantee describes its work as providing a destination and resource for men seeking information about their health issues. The foundation also gave $1,875 to Kids for Kids Foundation Inc.; that grantee describes its mission as assisting families of children facing severe and life-threatening illnesses.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 16 grants totaling $301,650 in 2024. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $265,000, with a median of $1,005. Notable 2024 grants included $265,000 to Man Cave Health Inc.; $10,000 to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; $5,750 to Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay; and $5,000 each to Help Hope Live and LICADD. The filing lists the purposes as general contributions or donations.
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and less than 1% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2023) to $302K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $302K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Man Cave Health Inc ($265K). Together the top 10 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 88 (98%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Man Cave Health Inc Oyster Bay, NY | General Contribution | $265,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, NY | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay Oyster Bay, NY | General Donation | $5,750 |
| Help Hope Live Radnor, PA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Licadd Westbury, NY | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Ba Oyster Bay, NY | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| Kids for Kids Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Donation | $1,875 |
| Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Ce Glen Cove, NY | General Contribution | $1,010 |
| Glen Oaks Club Philanthropic Fund Old Westbury, NY | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Smacna of Li Bohemia, NY | General Donation | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $301,650 | 16 |
| 2023 | $66,757 | 27 |
| 2022 | $94,850 | 25 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,411,077 | $1,220,952 | $749,572 |
| Revenue | $593,017 | $475,305 | $382,805 |
| Expenses | $533,729 | $126,737 | $153,089 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $301,650 | $66,757 | $94,850 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,109 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $66,902 | $51,452 | $36,950 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas V Milana Jr as president; Adriana Milana as secretary; Giulia Milana, Robert Codignotto, and John Brettschneider as directors; and Anthony J Viola as treasurer.
The Milana Family Foundation Inc is led by Thomas V. Milana Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas V. Milana Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Giulia Milana
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Brettschneider
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Codignotto
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adriana Milana
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Viola
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Theresa Milana (2020) — 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.
Contact
Mailing address: 34 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Phone: (631) 393-5710
Website: https://milanafamilyfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about The Milana Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Milana Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Milana Family Foundation Inc gave $302K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 27 grants.
What is The Milana Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Milana Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,005, and its average grant was $18,853, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Milana Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Milana Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Milana Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oyster Bay, NY (4 grants).
Does The Milana Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Milana Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Milana Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Milana Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Man Cave Health Inc ($265,000), Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ($10,000) and Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay ($5,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Milana Family Foundation Inc?
The Milana Family Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $302K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Milana Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as raising awareness. It says its earlier work included supporting charities benefiting children and providing scholarships for underprivileged young men to attend De La Salle School and continue to college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Milana Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Milana Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Milana Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4620168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Milana Family Foundation Inc 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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