Milo Bekins Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-6039745
Foundation Overview
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Milo Bekins Foundation has awarded 178 grants totaling $2,558,500 to organizations in California, New York and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 21 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
88% 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 (28%), Rancho Santa Fe (17%), Santa Barbara (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (59%). 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 Milo Bekins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistance League Of Los Angeles | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Philanthropic Support | 2023 |
| California Science Center Foundatio | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Science Support | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital Of La Foundatio | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Support | 2023 |
| The City Of Angels Ballet | $10,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Artistic Educaiton Support | 2023 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertaiment Support | 2023 |
| Harvard-westlake School | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| Pepperdine University | $15,000 | Malibu, CA, US | University Support | 2023 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild | $1,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Library Support | 2023 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center | $25,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support For Seniors | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural His | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Museum Support | 2023 |
| Scripps Clinic | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Medical Support | 2023 |
| The Thacher School | $20,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| University Of Redlands | $20,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| Vineyard Theatre | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2023 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Academic Support | 2023 |
| Optimist Youth Homes And Family Ser | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Foster Children Placement And Mental Services | 2023 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Cultural And Theatrical Support | 2023 |
| Troopreach Foundation | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $10,000 | Reston, VA, US | Support Wildlife | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $6,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Support Veterans | 2023 |
| Pacific Youth Lodge Services | $3,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Support Youth | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of Los Angeles | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Philanthropic Support | 2022 |
| California Science Center Foundatio | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Science Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital Of La Foundatio | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| The City Of Angels Ballet | $10,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Artistic Educaiton Support | 2022 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertaiment Support | 2022 |
| Harvard-westlake School | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Pepperdine University | $15,000 | Malibu, CA, US | University Support | 2022 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild | $1,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center | $25,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support For Seniors | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural His | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Museum Support | 2022 |
| Scripps Clinic | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| The Thacher School | $20,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| University Of Redlands | $20,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Vineyard Theatre | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2022 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Academic Support | 2022 |
| Operation Game On | $6,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support Troops | 2022 |
| Optimist Youth Homes And Family Ser | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Foster Children Placement And Mental Services | 2022 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Cultural And Theatrical Support | 2022 |
| Troopreach Foundation | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Los Angeles | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Philanthropic Support | 2022 |
| California Science Center Foundatio | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Science Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital Of La Foundatio | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| The City Of Angels Ballet | $10,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Artistic Educaiton Support | 2022 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertaiment Support | 2022 |
| Harvard-westlake School | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Pepperdine University | $15,000 | Malibu, CA, US | University Support | 2022 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild | $1,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center | $25,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support For Seniors | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural His | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Museum Support | 2022 |
| Scripps Clinic | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| The Thacher School | $20,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| University Of Redlands | $20,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Vineyard Theatre | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2022 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Academic Support | 2022 |
| Operation Game On | $6,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support Troops | 2022 |
| Optimist Youth Homes And Family Ser | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Foster Children Placement And Mental Services | 2022 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Cultural And Theatrical Support | 2022 |
| Troopreach Foundation | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Assistance League Of Los Angeles | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Philanthropic Support | 2022 |
| California Science Center Foundatio | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Science Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital Of La Foundatio | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| The City Of Angels Ballet | $10,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Artistic Educaiton Support | 2022 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertaiment Support | 2022 |
| Harvard-westlake School | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Pepperdine University | $15,000 | Malibu, CA, US | University Support | 2022 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild | $1,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Library Support | 2022 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center | $25,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support For Seniors | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural His | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Museum Support | 2022 |
| Scripps Clinic | $10,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Medical Support | 2022 |
| The Thacher School | $20,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| University Of Redlands | $20,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Vineyard Theatre | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2022 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Academic Support | 2022 |
| Operation Game On | $6,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support Troops | 2022 |
| Optimist Youth Homes And Family Ser | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Foster Children Placement And Mental Services | 2022 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Cultural And Theatrical Support | 2022 |
| Troopreach Foundation | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Actor's Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2021 |
| Assistance League Of Los Angeles | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Philanthropic Support | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | Boy Scouts Support | 2021 |
| California Science Center Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Science Support | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Support | 2021 |
| City Of Angels Ballet | $10,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Artistic Education Support | 2021 |
| Harvard-westlake School | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Academic Support | 2021 |
| Operation Game On | $6,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Troops Support | 2021 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Cultural And Theatrical Support | 2021 |
| Pepperdine University | $15,000 | Malibu, CA, US | University Support | 2021 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild | $2,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Library Support | 2021 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center | $30,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support For Seniors | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Natural History Museum | $7,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Museum Support | 2021 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Medical Support | 2021 |
| Thacher School | $20,000 | Thatcher, AZ, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Troopreach Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| University Of Redlands | $20,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Vineyard Theater And Workshop Center | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2021 |
| Optimist Youth Homes | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Foster Children Placement And Mental Services | 2021 |
| Southern California Association Of Non-profit Housing | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Supporting And Advocating For Those Dedicated To The Development Of Affordable Housing | 2021 |
| Actor's Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2020 |
| Assistance League Of Los Angeles | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Philanthropic Support | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $15,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | Boy Scouts Support | 2020 |
| California Science Center Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Science Support | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Support | 2020 |
| City Of Angels Ballet | $10,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Artistic Education Support | 2020 |
| Harvard-westlake School | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Academic Support | 2020 |
| Operation Game On | $6,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Troops Support | 2020 |
| Pacific Lodge Youth Services | $20,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Growth And Development Support | 2020 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Cultural And Theatrical Support | 2020 |
| Pepperdine University | $15,000 | Malibu, CA, US | University Support | 2020 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild | $2,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Library Support | 2020 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center | $30,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support For Seniors | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Natural History Museum | $7,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Museum Support | 2020 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Medical Support | 2020 |
| Thacher School | $20,000 | Thatcher, AZ, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| University Of Redlands | $20,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Vineyard Theater And Workshop Center | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2020 |
| Troopreach Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Actor's Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2018 |
| Assistance League Of Los Angeles | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Philanthropic Support | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $20,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | Boy Scouts Support | 2018 |
| California Science Center Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Science Support | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Support | 2018 |
| City Of Angels Ballet | $10,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Artistic Education Support | 2018 |
| Harvard-westlake School | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Educational Support | 2018 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Academic Support | 2018 |
| Operation Game On | $6,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Troops Support | 2018 |
| Pacific Lodge Youth Services | $20,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Growth And Development Support | 2018 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Cultural And Theatrical Support | 2018 |
| Pepperdine University | $15,000 | Malibu, CA, US | University Support | 2018 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild | $2,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Library Support | 2018 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Seniors | $30,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support For Seniors | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Natural History Museum | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Museum Support | 2018 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Medical Support | 2018 |
| St Matthew's Parish School | $7,500 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Educational Support | 2018 |
| University Of Redlands | $20,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educational Support | 2018 |
| Vineyard Theater And Workshop Center | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2018 |
| Thatcher School | $15,000 | Thatcher, AZ, US | Educational Support | 2018 |
| Actor's Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2017 |
| Assistance League Of Southern Ca | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Philanthropic Support | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Boy Scouts Supportboy Scouts Support | 2017 |
| California Science Center Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Science Support | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Support | 2017 |
| City Of Angels Ballet | $10,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Artistic Education Support | 2017 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery | $15,000 | San Marino, CA, US | Library And Art Support | 2017 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Academic Support | 2017 |
| Operation Game On | $5,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Troops Support | 2017 |
| Pacific Lodge Youth Services | $20,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Growth And Development Support | 2017 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Cultural And Theatrical Support | 2017 |
| Pepperdine University | $15,000 | Malibu, CA, US | University Support | 2017 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild | $3,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Library Support | 2017 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Seniors | $30,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support For Seniors | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Natural History Museum | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Museum Support | 2017 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Medical Support | 2017 |
| St Matthew's Parish School | $15,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| University Of Redlands | $20,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educational Support | 2017 |
| Vineyard Theater And Workshop Center | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2017 |
| Boy Scout Troop 223 | $10,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Boy Scout Support | 2017 |
| Harvard-westlake School | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| Actor's Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts And Entertainment Support | 2016 |
| Assistance League Of Southern Ca | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Philanthropic Support | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Boy Scouts Supportboy Scouts Support | 2016 |
| California Science Center Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Science Support | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Support | 2016 |
| City Of Angels Ballet | $15,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Artistic Education Support | 2016 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery | $15,000 | San Marino, CA, US | Library And Art Support | 2016 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Academic Support | 2016 |
| Operation Game On | $5,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Troops Support | 2016 |
| Pacific Lodge Youth Services | $20,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Growth And Development Support | 2016 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Cultural And Theatrical Support | 2016 |
| Pepperdine University | $15,000 | Malibu, CA, US | University Support | 2016 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild | $3,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Library Support | 2016 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Seniors | $30,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Support For Seniors | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Natural History Museum | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Museum Support | 2016 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Medical Support | 2016 |
| St Matthew's Parish School | $15,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| University Of Redlands | $25,000 | Redlands, CA, US | Educational Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 95-6039745 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 5665 Santa Barbara, CA 93150-5665 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Milo Bekins Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Co-trustee | Michael Bekins |
|---|---|
| Co-trustee | Richard Bekins |
| Co-trustee | Jacqueline Bekins |
Forms 990-PF
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