Private foundation · EIN 45-2604833 · Santa Monica, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $876K total, median $39K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$876K
Median grant
$39K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Windward SchoolLos Angeles, CAPreschool - 12th grade programs$325K
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of EducationPhiladelphia, PAHigher ed & research inst. & progs$165K
Murdoch Childrens Research InstituteNew York, NYGeneral research$100K
California ForwardHercules, CACommunity centers & programs$75K
Iolani SchoolHonolulu, HIPreschool - 12th grade programs$75K
John Thomas Dye SchoolLos Angeles, CAPreschool - 12th grade programs$50K
Asian Health ServicesOakland, CAHealth care$28K
Amusement Park Sports IncInglewood, CACommunity centers & programs$25K
Museum of Contemporary ArtLos Angeles, CACultural, libraries & museums$13K
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CAHuman service programs$10K
Everychild FoundationPacific Palisades, CAHuman service programs$6,000
City Year IncLos Angeles, CAPreschool - 12th grade programs$5,000

By state: California 9 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California, administered in care of Gregory Milken, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $876K across 12 grants, a median of $39K.

Where does Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation give?

California (9 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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