Milo W Bekins Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 95-6039745 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troopreach Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $42,134 |
| California Science Center Foundatio | Los Angeles, CA | Science support | $25,000 |
| University of Redlands | Redlands, CA | Educational support | $25,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | New York, NY | Performing arts and entertaiment support | $20,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | Los Angeles, CA | Educational support | $20,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | University support | $20,000 |
| The Thacher School | Ojai, CA | Educational support | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of LA Foundatio | Los Angeles, CA | Medical support | $15,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | Academic support | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Philanthropic support | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services | National City, CA | Philanthropic support | $10,000 |
| Vineyard Theatre | New York, NY | Performing arts and entertainment support | $10,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Support wildlife | $10,000 |
| Pacific Lodge Youth Services | Woodland Hills, CA | Philanthropic support | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural His | Santa Barbara, CA | Museum support | $5,000 |
| Venice Chamber Community Foundation | Venice, CA | Philanthropic support | $5,000 |
| Western Los Angeles County Council | Van Nuys, CA | Philanthropic support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($60,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327,134 | 21 |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $285,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349104179
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6039745
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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