Milstein Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3478680
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Milstein Foundation has awarded 147 grants totaling $1,112,904 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 6 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $720 to $77,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
32 of 44 recipients (73%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
74% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (49%), Skokie (37%), Lincolnwood (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 66% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Milstein Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A F O Y N A | $2,500 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Amit Children | $3,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Arie Crown Day School | $1,300 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational Activities | 2024 |
| Ateret Yehoshua | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $3,850 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Cong Adas Yisroel | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Cong Beis David | $2,150 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Cong Shearith Israel | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Ezrat Cholim | $1,800 | Bnorth York, ONTARIO, CA | Social Welfare | 2024 |
| Hebrew Theological College | $6,825 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Juf | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Kehillah Fund | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Mje | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Neeman Foundation | $1,800 | Boston, MA, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Ohab Tzedek | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| One Israel Fund | $1,000 | Cedarhurst, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2024 |
| Torah Academy Of Minnesota | $720 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Univ Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Upward Community | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Activities | 2024 |
| Yeshiva Nesivot Chaim | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Yeshiva University Kollel | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| A F O Y N A | $2,500 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Amit Children | $3,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Arie Crown Day School | $1,300 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational Activities | 2024 |
| Ateret Yehoshua | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $3,850 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Cong Adas Yisroel | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Cong Beis David | $2,150 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Cong Shearith Israel | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Ezrat Cholim | $1,800 | Bnorth York, ONTARIO, CA | Social Welfare | 2024 |
| Hebrew Theological College | $6,825 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Juf | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Kehillah Fund | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Mje | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Neeman Foundation | $1,800 | Boston, MA, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Ohab Tzedek | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| One Israel Fund | $1,000 | Cedarhurst, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2024 |
| Torah Academy Of Minnesota | $720 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Univ Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Upward Community | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Activities | 2024 |
| Yeshiva Nesivot Chaim | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Yeshiva University Kollel | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Chabad Of Vail | $3,500 | Vail, CO, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2023 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $3,400 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2023 |
| Hebrew Theological College | $8,890 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2023 |
| Icja | $3,600 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $47,912 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2023 |
| Sar Academy | $21,360 | Riverdale, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2023 |
| Telshe Yeshiva | $3,400 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Torah Academy Of Minnesota | $3,400 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Nesivot Chaim | $1,800 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2023 |
| Yeshiva University Kollel | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2023 |
| Chabad Of Illinois | $2,355 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $5,100 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Hebrew Theological College | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Hillel Torah Day School | $6,300 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Kehilah Jacob Beth Samuel Congregation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $28,017 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2022 |
| Sar Academy | $3,780 | Riverdale, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Sharsheret | $1,250 | Teneck, NJ, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Yeshiva University Kollel | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Illinois | $2,355 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $5,100 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Hebrew Theological College | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Hillel Torah Day School | $6,300 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Kehilah Jacob Beth Samuel Congregation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $28,017 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2022 |
| Sar Academy | $3,780 | Riverdale, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Sharsheret | $1,250 | Teneck, NJ, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Yeshiva University Kollel | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Illinois | $2,355 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | $5,100 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Hebrew Theological College | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Hillel Torah Day School | $6,300 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Kehilah Jacob Beth Samuel Congregation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $28,017 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2022 |
| Sar Academy | $3,780 | Riverdale, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Sharsheret | $1,250 | Teneck, NJ, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Yeshiva University Kollel | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Hanna Sachs Day School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Kehilah Jacob Beth Samuel Congregation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Charitable Activities | 2021 |
| Keren Yehoshua | $1,300 | Northbrook, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2021 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $18,038 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2021 |
| Sar Academy | $760 | Riverdale, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2021 |
| Sharei Chinuch Day School | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Amit Women | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| Hebrew Theological College | $1,274 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| Kehilah Jacob Beth Samuel Congregation | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| Keren Yehoshua | $1,300 | Northbrook, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $12,007 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2020 |
| Sar Academy | $1,800 | Riverdale, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School | $1,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| Yeshiva Univ | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| Amit Women | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2018 |
| Arie Crown Hebrew Day School | $3,600 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2018 |
| Cong Adas Bnei Israel | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious/educational | 2018 |
| Hannah Sachs Beis Yakov | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2018 |
| Hebrew Theological College | $29,090 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2018 |
| Hillel Torah Day School | $3,600 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2018 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Juf Of Chicago | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2018 |
| Kehilah Jacob Beth Samuel Congregation | $5,860 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Charitable Activities | 2018 |
| Kehilla Fund | $2,160 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $38,592 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2018 |
| Riverdale Minyan | $2,925 | Riverdale, NY, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Sar Academy | $30,300 | Riverdale, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2018 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School | $2,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| The Ark | $4,100 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2018 |
| Yeshiva University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Amit Women | $21,090 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2017 |
| Arie Crown Hebrew Day School | $3,700 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2017 |
| Cong Adas Bnei Israel | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious/educational | 2017 |
| Hannah Sachs Beis Yakov | $1,200 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2017 |
| Hebrew Theological College | $40,578 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2017 |
| Hillel Torah Day School | $3,600 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2017 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Juf Of Chicago | $43,880 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2017 |
| Kehilah Jacob Beth Samuel Congregation | $12,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Charitable Activities | 2017 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $38,934 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2017 |
| Sar Academy | $45,350 | Riverdale, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2017 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School | $2,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| The Ark | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2017 |
| Yeshiva University Kollel -chgo | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Yeshiva University | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Amit Women | $2,836 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Arie Crown Hebrew Day School | $3,600 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Blind Service Association | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Welfare | 2016 |
| Chicago Women Contract Players | $3,600 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Cong Adas Bnei Israel | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious/educational | 2016 |
| Hannah Sachs Beis Yakov | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Hebrew Theological College | $13,188 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Hillel Torah N Suburban Day School | $4,680 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Icja | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Juf Of Chicago | $30,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Kehilah Jacob Beth Samuel Congregation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Further Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Midwest Torah Center | $5,400 | South Bend, IN, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Ncsy | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Other Misc Organized Charities | $28,844 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities;listtotal37662 | 2016 |
| Sar Academy | $77,000 | Riverdale, NY, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School | $2,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| The Ark | $3,660 | Chicago, IL, US | Future Charitable Activities | 2016 |
| Wisconsin Institute For Torah Study | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Yeshiva University Kollel -chgo | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Yeshiva University | $29,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-3478680 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 6119 N DRAKE AVE Chicago, IL 60659-2217 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Milstein Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Albert Milstein |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Judith Milstein |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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