The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation
Historical FunderIthaca, New York · EIN 01-6009341 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$215K
Organizations funded104
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE GREENE-MILSTEIN FAMILY FOUNDATI |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 MIDWAY RD, ITHACA NY 14850 |
| Phone | 6073519938 |
| Form and materials | LETTER GIVING DETAILS FOR USE OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleseed Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | $3,000 eva & myer greene endowment scholarship and $3,000 class gift | $6,000 |
| Ithaca Reform Temple-Congregation Tikkun | Ithaca, NY | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Ithaca Public Education Initiative | Ithaca, NY | Charitable suppport | $5,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Jowonio School | Syracuse, NY | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Round House Theatre | Bethesda, MD | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Peace | New York, NY | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| The Studio Theater | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Wellesley, MA | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Food Bank of Central New York | Syracuse, NY | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project | Eagle Butte, SD | Charitable support | $3,500 |
| Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | Charitable support | $3,500 |
| A Wider Circle | Kensington, MD | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Bread for the City | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Camp Capella | Holden, ME | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Stewart Park | Ithaca, NY | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Re-Member | Pine Ridge, SD | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| The Yachana Foundation | Lewisville, NC | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Henry and fanny greene scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | North Bethesda, MD | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Childrens Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Childrens National Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Green America | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Marthas Table | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Our Climate Educatioin Fund | Seattle, WA | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Poplar Springs Animal Sanctuary | Poolesville, MD | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Running Start | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Finger Lakes Independence Center | Ithaca, NY | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Hospicare | Ithaca, NY | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Family & Childrens Services of Ithaca | Ithaca, NY | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | Ithaca, NY | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | Elmira, NY | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Lucky Dog Animal Rescue | Arlington, VA | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Bach Choir of Bethlehem | Bethleham, PA | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Central Maine Healthcare | Lewiston, ME | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater | Rockville, MD | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | Rockville, MD | Hospice support | $1,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Strathmore Hall Foundation | N Bethesda, MD | Charitable suppport | $1,500 |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research | New York, NY | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| American Committee for Weitzman Institut | New York, NY | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Charitable support | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 104 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215,000 | 104 |
| 2023 | $179,500 | 95 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522549349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6009341
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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