The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc
The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $904K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc gave $52K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,510
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,302
- -48.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,260
- Total assets
- $903,905
- +109.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Larger Than Life USA ($25K). Together the top 5 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 229% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2022) to $74K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Larger Than Life USA Long Island City, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Magen David Sephardic Congregation North Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $5,260 |
| Young Israel of Potomac Rabbinic Fu Potomac, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhust, NY | Charitable | $250 |
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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 | $903,905 | $521,384 | $59,786 | $51,510 | 5 | $51,510 | $20,688 | $22,510 |
| 2023 | $430,749 | $55,818 | $64,473 | $60,025 | 3 | $60,025 | $19,423 | $21,879 |
| 2022 | $439,404 | $-27,042 | $42,517 | $39,000 | 2 | $39,000 | $17,894 | $25,460 |
| 2021 | $502,479 | $45,807 | $48,150 | $40,905 | 3 | $40,905 | $15,411 | $28,352 |
| 2020 | $516,738 | $-19,212 | $79,440 | $74,000 | 7 | — | $6,125 | $2,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc is led by Cookie Avissar, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cookie Avissar
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aimee Avissar Lyani
Assistant Se
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zion Avissar
Vice President & Secretary
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 Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc
How much does The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc give each year?
The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc gave $52K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 3 grants.
What is The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,260, and its average grant was $10,302, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc give grants?
The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (12%).
Does The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Larger Than Life USA ($25,000), Friends of Israel Defense Forces ($20,000) and Magen David Sephardic Congregation ($5,260), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc?
The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc reported $904K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Milton & Lillian Diener Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0354609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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