The Milner Francini Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 77-0559374 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$67K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $2,000.
From the return
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
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest of Sv | San Jose, CA | General support | $6,050 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | General support | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $4,000 |
| Save the Children | Fresno, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource Center (Ilrc) | San Francisco, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Race Forward | Oakland, CA | General support | $2,549 |
| Alas (Ayudando Latinos a Sonar) | Half Moon Bay, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | San Jose, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| The Dougy Center Inc | Portland, OR | General support | $2,000 |
| UC Berkeley Fdn | Berkeley, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| US Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Ispf Aauw Gias for | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | San Jose, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Namisa (National Alliance on Mental Illness Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | General support | $1,500 |
| National Ms Society | Santa Clara, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Sacred Heart Comm Svc | San Jose, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | General support | $1,500 |
| Camfed | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Global Fund for Women | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Heifer Intl | Seattle, WA | General support | $1,500 |
| Kqed Public Media | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| San Jose Public Library | San Jose, CA | General support | $1,247 |
| Meta (Paypal Charitable Giving Fund) | Washington, DC | General support | $1,221 |
| Planned Parenthood | San Jose, CA | General support | $1,200 |
| Emmaus Inn Ministries | San Jose, CA | General support | $1,200 |
| Family Giving Tree | Milpitas, CA | General support | $1,200 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | General support | $1,200 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services | New Haven, CT | General support | $1,050 |
| Network for Good | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Nike Animal Rescue Foundation | San Jose, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Little Free Library | San Jose, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Children's Musical Theater San Jose (Cmtsj) | San Jose, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Friendly Water for the World | Olympia, WA | General support | $1,000 |
| Intl R (International Rescue Committee) (Irc) | Albert Lea, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Gatos de LA Noches | San Jose, CA | General support | $3 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,920 | 37 |
| 2024 | $64,775 | 37 |
| 2023 | $56,211 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642159349100334
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0559374
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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