Lance And Hillary Milken Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 45-3190486

Foundation Overview

Based in Santa Monica, CA, Lance And Hillary Milken Foundation has awarded 188 grants totaling $5,046,130 to organizations in California, Pennsylvania and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $280,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,046,130
Total Assets
$16,107,757
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
40
Median Grant
$1,800
% Median Grant Decline
-49% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%

19 of 40 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
California

79% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (67%), Santa Monica (15%), West Hills (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+44%

Moderate 44% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (27%). 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 Lance And Hillary Milken 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
Jewish Community Foundation $280,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
Wilshire Boulevard Temple $107,520 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2024
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
University Of Pennsylvania $83,700 Philadelphia, PA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2024
Milken Institute $67,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2024
Brentwood School $55,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2024
Penn Hillel $18,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2024
California Community Foundation $16,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
Los Angeles Ballet $11,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Cultural, Libraries & Museums 2024
Ucla Mattel Childrens Hospital $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2024
Baby2baby $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2024
City Year Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2024
Organization For Social Media Safety $5,000 West Hills, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
Phase One $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Research 2024
Present Now $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Human Service Programs 2024
Jewish Heritage Programs $3,600 Philadelphia, PA, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
America Israel Democracy Coalition $2,500 Wynnewood, PA, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
Foundation For Living Beauty $2,500 Pasadena, CA, US Health Care 2024
Visionary Women $2,500 Beverly Hills, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
American Friends Of Sheba Medical Center $1,800 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2024
Chabad House At Penn $1,800 Philadelphia, PA, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
Cedars-sinai Medical Center $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Research 2024
Stand Up To Cancer $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Research 2024
Beauty Bus Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2024
Geffen Playhouse Inc $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Cultural, Libraries & Museums 2024
Pediatric Victory Foundation $1,000 Tarzana, CA, US Health Care 2024
Sigma Delta Tau Foundation $1,000 Carmel, IN, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2024
Uja-federation Of New York $540 New York, NY, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
Angel City Sports $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
Avodah The Jewish Service Corps Inc $500 Brooklyn, NY, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
Breakthrought1d $500 Tustin, CA, US General Research 2024
Eric Jason Bader Foundation $500 New York, NY, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
Free 2 Be Me Dance $500 Marina Del Rey, CA, US Cultural, Libraries & Museums 2024
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $500 New York, NY, US General Research 2024
The Colburn School $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2024
United In Harmony $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2024
Bar Ilan University Of Israel $360 New York, NY, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2024
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles $250 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2024
Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Los Angeles $250 Los Angeles, CA, US General Research 2024
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Of The United States $250 Winston Salem, NC, US Health Care 2024
Cedars-sinai Medical Center $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Research 2023
Los Angeles Ballet $11,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Cultural, Libraries & Museums 2023
Milken Institute $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2023
Ucla Mattel Childrens Hospital $12,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2023
Brentwood School $60,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2023
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles $120,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
Wilshire Boulevard Temple $106,800 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
City Year Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2023
Youth Renewal Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2023
Baby2baby $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2023
Jewish Community Foundation $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $80,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2023
Foundation For Living Beauty $2,000 Pasadena, CA, US Human Service Programs 2023
Present Now $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Human Service Programs 2023
Jdrf International $500 Tustin, CA, US General Research 2023
California Community Foundation $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
Geffen Playhouse $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Cultural, Libraries & Museums 2023
American Friends Of Magen David Adom $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2023
Lynne Cohen Foundation For Ovarian Cancer Research $1,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Research 2023
Park Avenue Synagogue $1,000 New York, NY, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
Organization For Social Media Safety $3,500 West Hills, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $1,000 New York, NY, US General Research 2023
United In Harmony $250 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
Visionary Women $2,500 Beverly Hills, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
New York Empire Baseball $500 New York, NY, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
Project Morry $500 Port Chester, NY, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
Penn Hillel $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2023
Jewbelong $1,000 Upper Montclair, NJ, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
Join Israel $500 Lawrence, NY, US Community Centers & Programs 2023
Jewish Community Foundation $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Brentwood School $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2022
Wilshire Boulevard Temple $101,800 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $75,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2022
Milken Institute $60,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2022
The Jewish Federation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Ucla Foundation- Mattel Childrens Hospital $17,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Los Angeles Ballet $16,250 Los Angeles, CA, US Cultural And Community Programs 2022
California Community Foundation $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Present Now $13,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation $12,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Cedars-sinai Medical Center $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Lynne Cohen Foundation $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Research 2022
Baby2baby $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
City Year Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2022
Organization For Social Media $5,000 West Hills, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Phase One $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation $1,250 Beverly Hills, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Foundation For Living Beauty $1,000 Pasadena, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Melanoma Research Alliance $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Research 2022
No Limits $1,000 Culver City, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Cedars-sinai Womens Guild $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Research 2022
Jdrf International $500 Bloomington, MN, US General Research 2022
Jewish Endowment Foundation $500 Metairie, LA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles $250 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Jewish Community Foundation $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Brentwood School $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2022
Wilshire Boulevard Temple $101,800 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $75,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2022
Milken Institute $60,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2022
The Jewish Federation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Ucla Foundation- Mattel Childrens Hospital $17,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Los Angeles Ballet $16,250 Los Angeles, CA, US Cultural And Community Programs 2022
California Community Foundation $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Present Now $13,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation $12,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Cedars-sinai Medical Center $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Lynne Cohen Foundation $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Research 2022
Baby2baby $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
City Year Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2022
Organization For Social Media $5,000 West Hills, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Phase One $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation $1,250 Beverly Hills, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Foundation For Living Beauty $1,000 Pasadena, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Melanoma Research Alliance $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Research 2022
No Limits $1,000 Culver City, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Cedars-sinai Womens Guild $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Research 2022
Jdrf International $500 Bloomington, MN, US General Research 2022
Jewish Endowment Foundation $500 Metairie, LA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles $250 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Jewish Community Foundation $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Brentwood School $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2022
Wilshire Boulevard Temple $101,800 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $75,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2022
Milken Institute $60,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Higher Ed & Research Inst. & Progs 2022
The Jewish Federation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Ucla Foundation- Mattel Childrens Hospital $17,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Los Angeles Ballet $16,250 Los Angeles, CA, US Cultural And Community Programs 2022
California Community Foundation $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Present Now $13,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation $12,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Cedars-sinai Medical Center $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Lynne Cohen Foundation $10,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General Research 2022
Baby2baby $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
City Year Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Preschool - 12th Grade Programs 2022
Organization For Social Media $5,000 West Hills, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Phase One $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation $1,250 Beverly Hills, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Foundation For Living Beauty $1,000 Pasadena, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Melanoma Research Alliance $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Research 2022
No Limits $1,000 Culver City, CA, US Human Service Programs 2022
Cedars-sinai Womens Guild $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $500 Los Angeles, CA, US General Research 2022
Jdrf International $500 Bloomington, MN, US General Research 2022
Jewish Endowment Foundation $500 Metairie, LA, US Community Centers & Programs 2022
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles $250 Los Angeles, CA, US Health Care 2022
Jewish Community Foundation $180,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2021
Brentwood School $152,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational Programs 2021
Wilshire Boulevard Temple $101,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2021
Milken Institute $83,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Educational Programs 2021
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $75,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Programs 2021
The Jewish Federation $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2021
Ucla Foundation- Mattel Childrens Hospital $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Medical Research 2021
California Community Foundation $12,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Centers & Programs 2021
Los Angeles Ballet $11,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Cultural Programs 2021
Baby2baby $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2021
City Year Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational Programs 2021
Present Now $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Human Service Programs 2021
Phase One $3,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Medical Research 2021
Beauty Bus Foundation $1,000 Woodland Hills, CA, US Human Service Programs 2021
Jdrf International $500 Bloomington, MN, US Medical Research 2021
Brentwood School Parents Association $155,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational Programs 2020
Wilshire Boulevard Temple $106,860 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Center Programs 2020
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $75,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Programs 2020
Milken Institute $65,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Educational Programs 2020
The Jewish Federation $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Center Programs 2020
Ucla Foundation- Mattel Childrens Hospital $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Healthcare Programs 2020
Cedars-sinai Medical Center $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Healthcare Programs 2020
California Community Foundation $12,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Center Programs 2020
Los Angeles Ballet $11,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Cultural Programs 2020
Present Now $7,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Human Service Programs 2020
Baby2baby $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2020
City Year Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational Programs 2020
West Coast Lacrosse Foundation $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Community Center Programs 2020
Phase One $3,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Medical Research 2020
Lynne Cohen Foundation $2,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Medical Research 2020
Organization For Social Media Safety $2,500 West Hills, CA, US Community Center Programs 2020
Beauty Bus Foundation $1,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Human Service Programs 2020
Child Mind Institute $1,000 New York, NY, US Human Service Programs 2020
Hcccf $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Center Programs 2020
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit $1,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Community Center Programs 2020
No Limits $1,000 Culver City, CA, US Human Service Programs 2020
American Transplant Foundation $500 Denver, CO, US Healthcare Programs 2020
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Healthcare Programs 2020
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Medical Research 2020
Jdrf International $500 Tustin, CA, US Medical Research 2020
Jewish Family Service La $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Human Service Programs 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Lance And Hillary Milken Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 45-3190486
Website N/A
Address 1250 FOURTH STREET 520 Santa Monica, CA 90401-0000

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lance And Hillary Milken Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President & Director Lance Milken
Vice President & Director Hillary Milken
Secretary/treasurer And Director Ralph Finerman
Director Michael Milken
Director Lori Milken

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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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.