The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz
The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz is a private foundation based in Calabasas, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations addressing health, humanitarian needs, Jewish community support, and other human services.
Key facts about The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz
In short: The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz gave $245K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 65-1118908
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $245,400
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- Average grant
- $5,707
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (22 of 43, 2024)
- Total assets
- $522,195
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 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
$522K
-4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$245K
+44.3% YoY
Grant Count
43
+138.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-39.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 43 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% 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 available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in several fields. For example, HIAS describes its mission as welcoming and supporting forcibly displaced people, while World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Lev Lalev says it serves the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of disadvantaged and orphaned Jewish children and their families. The National Abortion Federation describes its mission as supporting abortion providers in delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Other 2024 grantees include the National Kidney Foundation, which says it works to prevent kidney disease and address inequities in kidney care; The Brigid Alliance, which assists people who must travel for family planning services; and L.A. Family Housing, which says it helps homeless and low-income people and families in the greater Los Angeles area transition out of poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $245,400. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $62,000, with a median of $2,500.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 55% of grant dollars, California recipients 21%, and Florida recipients 12%. Maryland accounted for 5%, and the District of Columbia for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 43 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALS ASSOCIATION New York, NY | ACCOMPLISH MISSION | $62,000 |
| ISRAAID Beverly Hills, CA | ACCOMPLISH MISSION | $27,500 |
| HADASSAH New York, NY | ACCOMPLISH MISSION | $25,000 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF S PB CTY Boca Raton, FL | ACCOMPLISH MISSION | $15,300 |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENCE FORCE New York, NY | ACCOMPLISH MISSION | $10,000 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE New York, NY | ACCOMPLISH MISSION | $8,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADO Palm Beach Garden, FL | ACCOMPLISH MISSION | $5,000 |
| CHLA COMPREHENSIVE EPILEPSY CENTER Los Aneles, CA | ACCOMPLISH MISSION | $5,000 |
| HIAS Silver Springs, MD | ACCOMPLISH MISSION | $5,000 |
| LEV LALEV Monsey, NY | ACCOMPLISH MISSION | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $522,195 | $229,898 | $256,291 | $245,400 |
| 2023 | $548,588 | $224,082 | $180,303 | $170,050 |
| 2022 | $504,809 | $205,855 | $203,105 | $196,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $522,195 | $548,588 | $504,809 |
| Revenue | $229,898 | $224,082 | $205,855 |
| Expenses | $256,291 | $180,303 | $203,105 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $246,400 | $171,000 | $196,950 |
| Net Investment Income | $226,073 | $220,590 | $202,249 |
| Distributable Amount | $185,701 | $202,647 | $186,376 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard Safenowitz as secretary and treasurer, Ellen Silverman as president, and Susan Levine as vice president and assistant.
The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz is led by Ellen Silverman, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Silverman
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Safenowitz
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary An → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Levine
Vice President & Assistant
Vice President → Vice President & Assistant, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn Safenowitz (2020–2021) — 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: 1933 Cold Canyon Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302-2305
Phone: (818) 222-8862
Frequently asked questions about The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz
How much does The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz give each year?
The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz gave $245K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $170K across 18 grants.
What is The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz's typical grant size?
The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,707, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz give grants?
The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (21%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and North Hollywood, CA (2 grants).
Does The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Accomplish Mission" (42 grants).
Who are The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz's largest grantees?
The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz's largest 2024 grantees include The ALS Association ($62,000), Israaid ($27,500) and Hadassah ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz?
The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz reported $522K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in several fields. For example, HIAS describes its mission as welcoming and supporting forcibly displaced people, while World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Lev Lalev says it serves the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of disadvantaged and orphaned Jewish children and their famil…
How do I apply for a grant from The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz's EIN?
The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1118908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Milton and Marilyn Safenowitz accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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