The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family
The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2022 filing reports 14 grants totaling $573,318 to charitable organizations, including educational, cultural, and other organizations. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family at a glance
In short: The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family gave $573K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $41K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $573,318
- -36.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- -53.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $40,951
- +35.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $20,965,248
- +8.5% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family
- How to Apply
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The 2021 filing stated that no specific application form was necessary; requests should include complete information on the charitable purpose. It listed no award restrictions other than that the organization must be tax-exempt and charitable.
- Review Cycle
- None was stated in the 2021 filing.
- Deadline
- None was stated in the 2021 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Rebecca G Milikowsky
Mailing address: 145 Central Park West 15C, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (617) 413-1413
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Bard College ($250K). Together the top 10 received $565K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 86 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to recipients in Washington, DC, 9% to recipients in Massachusetts, 2% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and less than 1% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 50% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $573K (2022) to $1.5M (2020). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $573K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bard College Hudson, NY | Charitable Contribution | $250,000 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Public Theatre New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Roosevelt Institute New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Milton Academy Milton, MA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| B'nai Jeshurun New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| One Year Lease Theater Company Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Whitney Museum New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20,965,248 | $145,477 | $573,318 | $573,318 | 14 | $573,318 | $145,477 | $953,310 |
| 2021 | $19,322,812 | $3,368,662 | $913,443 | $908,943 | 30 | — | $513,045 | $803,376 |
| 2020 | $14,802,160 | $1,086,535 | $1,600,820 | $1,523,910 | 42 | — | $1,086,535 | $1,076,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family reported a distributable amount of $953K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including colleges, schools, arts and cultural institutions, and other charitable organizations. Bard College describes its mission as providing a challenging academic program and supportive environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and academic excellence. Milton Academy says it cultivates a passion for learning and respect for others, embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence. The Trade Institute of Pittsburgh says its mission is to train young people in various trades. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across times and cultures to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $573,318. Grant amounts ranged from $118 to $250,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards included $250,000 to Bard College, $100,000 to NARAL Pro-Choice America, $50,000 each to the Public Theatre, Roosevelt Institute, and Milton Academy, and $25,000 to B’nai Jeshurun.
The foundation’s 2021 filing stated that it did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It said no specific application form was necessary and requested complete information on the charitable purpose. The filing named Rebecca G. Milikowsky as the application contact and stated that awards were restricted to tax-exempt charitable organizations. These instructions are from the 2021 filing and should not be treated as current, given that the most recent filing on record is for 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rebecca G. Milikowsky was listed as a trustee on the 2022 filing.
The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family is led by Rebecca G. Milikowsky, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Rebecca G. Milikowsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family
How much does The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family give each year?
The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family gave $573K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $909K across 30 grants.
What is The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family's typical grant size?
The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family's median grant in 2022 was $15,000, and its average grant was $40,951, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family give grants?
The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Who are The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family's largest grantees?
The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family's largest 2022 grantees include Bard College ($250,000), Naral Pro-Choice America ($100,000) and Public Theatre ($50,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family?
The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family reported $21.0M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $573K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $953K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including colleges, schools, arts and cultural institutions, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family?
The 2021 filing stated that no specific application form was necessary; requests should include complete information on the charitable purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family's EIN?
The Rebecca and Nathan Milikowsky Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6711434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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