The Milstein Family Foundation
The Milstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Encino, California. It supports organizations working to strengthen American values, support the U.S.-Israel alliance, and combat bigotry and hatred.
The Milstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Milstein Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 78 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state California. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,504,579
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 78
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,289
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,850
- Total assets
- $13,538,565
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (18 of 78, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Milstein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It asks prospective applicants to contact it before submitting an online application; if the foundation determines that an organization fits its mission and philanthropic philosophy, it may invite the organization to apply. Applications must be complete and submitted by a 501(c)(3) organization. Grants are only given to 501(c)(3) organizations. Grantees are responsible for mentioning the foundation as a sponsor on their websites where appropriate and providing annual activity reports. The foundation says it considers potential impact, creativity, track record, support from other philanthropists in its network, and collaboration or synergies with organizations it supports. It reserves the right to decline applications without detailed feedback.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists two application deadlines each year, December 31 and June 30, and asks prospective applicants to contact the foundation no later than two weeks before a deadline. It says grant applications are evaluated twice yearly, with decisions released in January and July.
- Deadline
- The website lists two application deadlines each year, December 31 and June 30, and asks prospective applicants to…
- Contact
Mailing address: 15910 Ventura Blvd 700, Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (818) 995-7965
Website: https://milsteinff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Milstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($96K). Together the top 10 received $561K.
Grant Size Distribution
381 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 342 grants of 381 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it focuses on U.S.-based organizations whose activities are in the United States. In 2025, recipients in California received 49% of grant dollars, those in New York 17%, and those in Washington, DC 16%. Alabama and Pennsylvania each accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Milstein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 78 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 78 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General Use | $96,000 |
| Center for Peace Communications Encino, CA | General Use | $65,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio Washington, DC | General Use | $50,000 |
| Stand by ME Encino, CA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democraci Washington DC, DC | General Use | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Report Inc Spring House, PA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Talkisrael Foundation Encino, CA | General Use | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,538,565 | $1,642,495 | $2,316,946 | $1,504,579 | 78 | $1,504,579 | $329,002 | $939,901 |
| 2024 | $13,489,623 | $1,558,580 | $2,234,551 | $1,503,875 | 74 | $1,503,875 | $387,737 | $878,466 |
| 2023 | $14,155,985 | $542,335 | $2,051,995 | $1,271,100 | 71 | $1,271,100 | $203,646 | $850,441 |
| 2022 | $15,662,796 | $1,096,476 | $1,604,875 | $1,045,650 | 72 | $1,045,650 | $519,653 | $883,555 |
| 2021 | $16,171,331 | $1,119,612 | $1,533,178 | $1,065,750 | 86 | — | $556,258 | $909,844 |
| 2020 | $16,584,852 | $808,530 | $1,508,367 | $1,166,000 | 81 | — | $673,084 | $897,467 |
| 2019 | $17,284,689 | $1,860,084 | $1,598,995 | $1,250,550 | 85 | — | $785,653 | $926,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Milstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $940K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen American values, support the U.S.-Israel alliance, and combat bigotry and hatred in all forms. It also says it works to strengthen the Jewish people and their affinity to Israel, instill pride in Jewish identity, and encourage people to stand up to their detractors. Its stated principles include “Active Philanthropy,” “Strategic Force-Multiplication,” and “Philanthropic Synergy,” emphasizing involvement in supported work and collaboration among organizations.
The 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes work that includes relief and health services for people in Israel and support for educational and religious institutions there. TalkIsrael Foundation says it aims to promote constructive dialogue about Israel among American teens through social media. Israel Emergency Alliance describes itself as an education organization informing the public about Israel and combating extremism and antisemitism. Prager University Foundation says it promotes American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media. Stand By Me says it supports local Israeli-Jewish American cancer patients and their families. Israel on Campus Coalition describes work to empower communities and students to stand up for Israel and address antisemitism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 78 grants totaling $1,504,579. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $96,000, with a median of $14,850.
The largest reported grant was $96,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds. Other notable grants included $65,000 to Center for Peace Communications and $50,000 each to American Israel Education Foundation, Stand By Me, Israel Emergency Alliance, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Jewish Community Foundation, Prager University Foundation, Report Inc, TalkIsrael Foundation, and The Impact Forum Foundation. Israel on Campus Coalition received $46,000. The listed purposes for these grants were “GENERAL USE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Adam Milstein as President and Gila Milstein as Secretary.
The Milstein Family Foundation is led by Adam Milstein, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Milstein
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gila Milstein
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Milstein Family Foundation
How much does The Milstein Family Foundation give each year?
The Milstein Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 78 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 74 grants.
What is The Milstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Milstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $14,850, and its average grant was $19,289, across 78 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Milstein Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Milstein Family Foundation give grants?
The Milstein Family Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (16 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Encino, CA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does The Milstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Milstein Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (78 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Milstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Milstein Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($96,000), Center for Peace Communications ($65,000) and American Israel Education Foundatio ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Milstein Family Foundation?
The Milstein Family Foundation reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $940K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Milstein Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to strengthen American values, support the U.S.-Israel alliance, and combat bigotry and hatred in all forms. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Milstein Family Foundation?
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 Milstein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Milstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4824595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Milstein 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Milstein Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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