Giving
Endowment
Support Milken's Future
Through the vision and generosity of our donors, a strong endowment ensures that future generations benefit from Milken’s extraordinary academic and signature programs. Each student at our School receives an enriching Jewish education that yields immeasurable rewards throughout their lifetime. When we secure this opportunity, we sustain our mission for young minds to come.
Your generous gift supports our students today and in the future.
To make an endowment gift, please click here.
Your generous gift supports our students today and in the future.
To make an endowment gift, please click here.
-Nurit Robin, Alumni Parent & Trustee
Milken's Endowment Funds
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General Endowment
This Fund supports the greatest needs of our school in any given year as identified by our school's leadership. Through the years, these funds have been used to support campus facilities, professional development, and tuition assistance. Read more about the general endowment. -
Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin Endowment Fund for Children of Alumni
This Fund provides tuition assistance specifically for children of Milken alumni and honors Rabbi Zeldin’s vision of enabling generations of Milken families to attend the school. -
Masah Scholarships for Families Working in Jewish Organizations
This Fund provides tuition assistance for children who have one or two parents who currently are Jewish professional(s). Families wishing to benefit from the Fund must follow the appropriate application procedures and must meet the normal admissions criteria. -
Avi Efraim Gesundheit Music Fund
This Fund benefits Milken students through music experiential learning. Avi Gesundheit (z”l), ’96, led an extraordinary life full of passion in making music. Nearly a quarter century later, the memory of his melodies continues to inspire generations of Milken students. See more about Avi and the beginnings of this endowment fund. -
Tiferet - The Jewish National Fund and Milken Community School Scholarship Fund for the Alexander Muss High School in Israel
The Jewish National Fund has joined forces with Alexander Muss High School (AMSI-JNF) and Milken Community School to launch Milken’s Tiferet Endowment, a fund to create ongoing support for the Tiferet Israel Fellowship program, Milken's Grade 10 semester study abroad program. Read more about this fund. -
Thurmond Family Scholarship Endowment Fund
This Fund was created to help provide tuition assistance to students on an annual basis. Learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an endowment?
An endowment is a pool of invested funds, typically sourced from charitable donations, which provides returns or ongoing income for a designated purpose or for general operating support. -
How does the endowment benefit Milken Community School?
Milken’s endowment is designed to keep the principal amount intact while using investment income to support annual operations. Preserving the principal provides a perpetual source of income for the school, helping Milken to thrive well into the future. -
How does Endowment differ from the Annual Fund?
Annual Fund donations supplement the School's operating budget and are only used during the fiscal year the gift was made. Endowment funds are invested to preserve the principal for the future. Investment income is used to supplement the annual operating budget. -
What is the value of Milken’s endowment?
As of June 2022, the market value of Milken’s endowment was approximately $13 million. -
Who sets the endowment policy?
The school’s Finance Committee develops endowment policy for approval by the Board of Trustees. -
Why do some funds have names on them?
Like many non-profit organizations, Milken Community School offers its most generous endowment donors the opportunity to name a designated endowment fund after themselves or individuals they may wish to honor. -
How can I name a fund?
Milken Community School offers its most generous endowment donors the opportunity to designate a name for a fund. Donors making gifts of $100,000 or more may direct their contribution to an existing fund or establish a new endowed fund for a specific purpose. -
Can I create an endowment through my estate?
Yes, a charitable bequest to Milken can be designated for the endowment. Contact our office to learn more at 310.440.3510. -
Who invests the funds?
Milken’s endowment is managed by external investment advisors overseen by the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees. -
Who should I contact to make a gift or if I have more questions?
You can make a secure donation online, visit our Endowment form page here. For other gift options, please contact Alexandra Kadoche, Associate Director of Development, at akadoche@milkenschool.org.
At Milken Community School, we think education is more than what you know. Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.
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