Funding search · EIN 814594769 · Buffalo Grove, IL

The Irving and Phyllis Millstein

Name: The Irving and Phyllis Millstein grants, 2021–2024
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License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

99
grants reported: $5.7M
total given: 2021–2024
filing years: $50,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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5 grants matching “hsus” · $350,000

$100,000
Humane Society of the United States · Washington, DC · 2024
$100,000: To support HSUS' Animal Rescue Team. The Team consists of highly-trained staff who work with and coordinate a national network of volunteer first-responders. The grant was used as matching funds for an online … read all$100,000: To support HSUS' Animal Rescue Team. The Team consists of highly-trained staff who work with and coordinate a national network of volunteer first-responders. The grant was used as matching funds for an online donation appeal to help fund the team. The grant supported moving shelter animals in advance of hurricanes and storms, reuniting animals with their owners after disasters, assisting shelters in disaster zones, and rescuing animals from mass cruelty situations. less
$75,000
The Humane Soceity of the United States (Hsus) · Washington, DC · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$75,000
The Humane Soceity of the United States (Hsus) · Washington, DC · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$75,000
The Humane Soceity of the United States (Hsus) · Washington, DC · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$25,000
The Humane Soceity of the United States (Hsus) · Washington, DC · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons4 grants · $500,000
American Veteran Service Dog Academy (Avsda)5 grants · $372,000
Anderson Animal Shelter4 grants · $325,850
Animal Care Centers of New York City3 grants · $300,000
Animal Care League3 grants · $291,000
The Humane Soceity of the United States (Hsus)4 grants · $250,000
Long Island University4 grants · $244,000
Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (Acct Philly)3 grants · $190,000
Pets Are Wonderful Support4 grants · $184,802
Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (Samc)4 grants · $180,000

Giving over time

$1.2M

2021

$1.6M

2022

$1.5M

2023

$1.5M

2024

Grant history

All 99 reported grants, largest first.

$230,000
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons · East Hampton, NY · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$165,000
South Suburban Humane Society · Chicago Heights, IL · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$150,000
Evanston Animal Shelter Association · Evanston, IL · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$135,000
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons · East Hampton, NY · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$126,000
Animal Care League · Oak Park, IL · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$112,500
American Veteran Service Dog Academy (Avsda) · Lemont, IL · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$110,500
Wright-Way Rescue · Murphysboro, IL · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$100,700
Anderson Animal Shelter · South Elgin, IL · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$100,000
Animal Care Centers of New York City · New York, NY · 2024
$100,000: For the yearly costs of mobile veterinary clinics, which operate in Queens, Brooklyn, and Bronx counties. This Millstein Veterinary Project grant provided free vaccinations, microchips, other wellness care, an… read all$100,000: For the yearly costs of mobile veterinary clinics, which operate in Queens, Brooklyn, and Bronx counties. This Millstein Veterinary Project grant provided free vaccinations, microchips, other wellness care, and pet-care equipment to underserved communities. less
$100,000
Humane Society of the United States · Washington, DC · 2024
$100,000: To support HSUS' Animal Rescue Team. The Team consists of highly-trained staff who work with and coordinate a national network of volunteer first-responders. The grant was used as matching funds for an online … read all$100,000: To support HSUS' Animal Rescue Team. The Team consists of highly-trained staff who work with and coordinate a national network of volunteer first-responders. The grant was used as matching funds for an online donation appeal to help fund the team. The grant supported moving shelter animals in advance of hurricanes and storms, reuniting animals with their owners after disasters, assisting shelters in disaster zones, and rescuing animals from mass cruelty situations. less
$100,000
Animal Care Centers of New York City · New York, NY · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$100,000
Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (Acct Philly) · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$100,000
Animal Care Centers of New York City · New York, NY · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$90,000
Paws Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$85,000
Animal Care League · Oak Park, IL · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$85,000
Equestrain Connection Nfp · Libertyville, IL · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$83,000
Long Island University · Greenvale, NY · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$82,500
American Veteran Service Dog Academy (Avsda) · Lemont, IL · 2024
$82,500: For training and instruction of students and the veterinary care of service dogs that serve as companions to United States Armed Service veterans living with post-traumatic stress. The training is done in a com… read all$82,500: For training and instruction of students and the veterinary care of service dogs that serve as companions to United States Armed Service veterans living with post-traumatic stress. The training is done in a community college setting, and funds are used for eligible participants' expenses. A portion of the funds were granted as a match during a fundraising appeal, which was conducted by a Chicago radio station. less
$82,000
American Veteran Service Dog Academy (Avsda) · Lemont, IL · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$80,302
Pets Are Wonderful Support · New York, NY · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$80,000
Animal Care League · Oak Park, IL · 2024
$80,000: Third payment of a capital shelter development grant of $250K, to rebuild and expand their facility in Oak Park, IL to better serve the community. The grant included funds to rebuild a community resource center… read all$80,000: Third payment of a capital shelter development grant of $250K, to rebuild and expand their facility in Oak Park, IL to better serve the community. The grant included funds to rebuild a community resource center and clinic._ less
$75,150
Anderson Animal Shelter · South Elgin, IL · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$75,000
Anderson Animal Shelter · Wheeling, IL · 2024
$75,000: For low-or-no-cost community veterinary care, delivered in the community and administered as a Millstein Veterinary Project grant. The grant provided veterinary care to help keep pets in their homes and out of … read all$75,000: For low-or-no-cost community veterinary care, delivered in the community and administered as a Millstein Veterinary Project grant. The grant provided veterinary care to help keep pets in their homes and out of the shelter system. less
$75,000
Paws Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
$75,000: Second payment of a three-year sponsorship of low-cost and no-cost veterinary services in low-income and underserved areas of Chicago. The procedures and surgeries are performed at PAWS Chicago Medical Center.
$75,000
Anderson Animal Shelter · South Elgin, IL · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$75,000
South Suburban Humane Society (Sshs) · Matteson, IL · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$75,000
The Humane Soceity of the United States (Hsus) · Washington, DC · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$75,000
Heartland Animal Shelter · Wheeling, IL · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$75,000
The Humane Soceity of the United States (Hsus) · Washington, DC · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$75,000
Champaign County Humane Society · Urbaba, IL · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$75,000
Long Island University · Greenvale, NY · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$75,000
The Humane Soceity of the United States (Hsus) · Washington, DC · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$70,000
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons · East Hampton, NY · 2024
$70,000: To support a capital campaign for state-of-the-veterinary care, training, and housing of cats and dogs, to prepare them for adoption. The grants supported a new kennel building, training center, catteries, dog … read all$70,000: To support a capital campaign for state-of-the-veterinary care, training, and housing of cats and dogs, to prepare them for adoption. The grants supported a new kennel building, training center, catteries, dog holding rooms, lobby, and administrative spaces. less
$70,000
Tlc Centers for Therapy (Dream Riders) · Crystal Lake, IL · 2024
$70,000: For the annual cost of physical care of therapy horses that assist with physical therapy for disabled youth and young adults, and to support the cost of direct care of the Center's retired horses that reside at… read all$70,000: For the annual cost of physical care of therapy horses that assist with physical therapy for disabled youth and young adults, and to support the cost of direct care of the Center's retired horses that reside at the facility. less
$69,000
Trustees for Tufts College · Boston, MA · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$65,700
New Leash On Life · Narbeth, PA · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$65,000
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons · East Hampton, NY · 2024
$65,000: To support the relocation of at-risk dogs from animal welfare partners located in the southern United States to its adoption facility in Long Island, New York. Funding supported the veterinary preparation of an… read all$65,000: To support the relocation of at-risk dogs from animal welfare partners located in the southern United States to its adoption facility in Long Island, New York. Funding supported the veterinary preparation of animals for transport and adoption. less
$60,000
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
$60,000: To support dental services for cats and dogs in shelters in Philadelphia and to fund low-cost or no-cost care at PAWS Philadelphia's two veterinary clinics. Each were funded at $30,000.
$60,000
Rowan University Foundation · Glassboro, NJ · 2024
$60,000: To contribute to the new Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. $50,000 dollars was granted for the endowment for the college, and $10,000 was provided as matching funds to raise money for needed veterinary eq… read all$60,000: To contribute to the new Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. $50,000 dollars was granted for the endowment for the college, and $10,000 was provided as matching funds to raise money for needed veterinary equipment. Rowan University is building New Jersey's first veterinary school. less
$60,000
Equestrain Connection Nfp · Libertyville, IL · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$60,000
Harley'S Angels Cat Rescue · Darlington, PA · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$60,000
Tlc Centers for Therapy Dream Riders · Crystal Lake, IL · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$60,000
American Veteran Service Dog Academy (Avsda) · Lemont, IL · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$58,000
Long Island University · Greenvale, NY · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$53,200
Heartland Animal Shelter · Wheeling, IL · 2024
$53,200: To provide funding for a behavioral training program, the Dog Booster Program, designed to promote dog adoption and prevent euthanasia through enhanced animal training, adoption promotion, and training for adop… read all$53,200: To provide funding for a behavioral training program, the Dog Booster Program, designed to promote dog adoption and prevent euthanasia through enhanced animal training, adoption promotion, and training for adoptive owners. less
$52,000
Pets Are Wonderful Support · New York, NY · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$51,000
New Leash On Life · Narbeth, PA · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$50,000
Pet Pantry of Lancaster County · Lancaster, PA · 2024
$50,000: To contribute to Pet Pantry of Lancaster County's capital campaign for its new Dog Adoption and Feral Cat Surgery Center. PPLC purchased a second building, which was already zoned for kenneling, to create the c… read all$50,000: To contribute to Pet Pantry of Lancaster County's capital campaign for its new Dog Adoption and Feral Cat Surgery Center. PPLC purchased a second building, which was already zoned for kenneling, to create the center. The grant supported upgrading the second building. less
$50,000
Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (Samc) · New York, NY · 2024
$50,000: To contribute to the Center's capital campaign, which has been funding the expansion of the medical center and the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment.
$50,000
Dart Command Central · Jericho, VT · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$50,000
Flatbush Cats · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$50,000
Pets Are Wonderful Support · New York, NY · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$50,000
Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (Samc) · New York, NY · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$50,000
Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (Acct Philly) · Philadelphia, PA · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$50,000
North Shore Animal League America (Nsala) · Port Washington, NY · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$50,000
Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (Samc) · New York, NY · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$48,200
Pet Pantry of Lancaster County · Lancaster, PA · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$47,000
New Leash On Life · Narbeth, PA · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$46,391
Trustees of Tufts College · Boston, MA · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$45,000
Heartland Animal Shelter · Wheeling, IL · 2024
$45,000: Capital funding for facility improvements that were concurrent with repairs and restoration of the facility due to flood damage from a watermain break that occurred in June 2024.
$45,000
Spay Illinois · Chicago, IL · 2024
$45,000: Funding for specialized equipment in their special surgery suite, special surgery prep-room, and dental suite in their new full-service facility
$40,000
Central Vermont Humane Society · East Montpelier, VT · 2024
$40,000: To support veterinary care services for cats and dogs in their foster care network or shelter. The Central Vermont Humane Society Serves Orange County and Washington County, Vermont. $30,000 was allocated to ca… read all$40,000: To support veterinary care services for cats and dogs in their foster care network or shelter. The Central Vermont Humane Society Serves Orange County and Washington County, Vermont. $30,000 was allocated to cats and dogs in need of extraordinary care. $10,000 supported spay or neuter surgeries. less
$40,000
Dart Command Central · Jericho, VT · 2024
$40,000: To further fund the development of a mobile software application that helps communities prepare and care for pets during natural disasters, such as floods and wildfires, and to manage temporary emergency pet sh… read all$40,000: To further fund the development of a mobile software application that helps communities prepare and care for pets during natural disasters, such as floods and wildfires, and to manage temporary emergency pet shelters. less
$40,000
Paws of War · Nesconset, NY · 2024
$40,000: To provide free veterinary care for veterans, service members and first responders who cannot afford it. This Millstein Veterinary Project grant funded a series of free clinics for basic veterinary services thr… read all$40,000: To provide free veterinary care for veterans, service members and first responders who cannot afford it. This Millstein Veterinary Project grant funded a series of free clinics for basic veterinary services throughout Long Island, NY. less
$40,000
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines · Pottstown, PA · 2024
$40,000: To pay for specialty feed for the farm's elderly equines. This grant covered the rapid increase in the price of needed specialty feed, which occurred due to inflation.
$40,000
Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (Acct Philly) · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$40,000
North Shore Animal League America (Nsala) · Port Washington, NY · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$40,000
Hinsdale Humane Society (Hhs) · Jinsdale, IL · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$36,500
Witness of Innocence (Wti) · Philadelphia, PA · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$36,000
Vermont Companion Animal Neutering (Vt-Can) · Middlesex, VT · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$35,000
American Veteran Service Dog Academy (Avsda) · Lemont, IL · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$33,000
Humane Society of Chittenden County · South Burlington, VT · 2024
$33,000: To support spay and neutering and other veterinary care services for canines owned by low-income residents of Chittenden County and Grand Isle County, Vermont. Funding under this Millstein Veterinary Project gr… read all$33,000: To support spay and neutering and other veterinary care services for canines owned by low-income residents of Chittenden County and Grand Isle County, Vermont. Funding under this Millstein Veterinary Project grant covered wellness exams, vaccinations, medications, and spay or neuter. less
$32,000
Humane Society of Chittenden County · South Burlington, VT · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$31,000
The Crossings Animal Society · Washington Crossing, PA · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$30,000
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines · Pottstown, PA · 2024
$30,000: To replace the lighting system in a barn for approximately 60 equines. The new lighting system improved the safety and health of the animals and staff and lowered costs.
$30,000
Cancer Care · New York, NY · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$30,000
Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (Samc) · New York, NY · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$30,000
Cancer Care · New York, NY · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$28,000
Long Island University · Greenvale, NY · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$27,000
Equestrian Connection · Libertyville, IL · 2024
$27,000: A capital grant for fencing improvements or replacement for an outdoor arena and pasture on the Equestrian Connection property. The grant helps ensure the safety of therapy horses that assist with a variety of … read all$27,000: A capital grant for fencing improvements or replacement for an outdoor arena and pasture on the Equestrian Connection property. The grant helps ensure the safety of therapy horses that assist with a variety of therapeutic programs for disabled children, young adults, and veterans. less
$25,000
Dart Command Central · Jericho, VT · 2024
$25,000: To fund the development of a mobile software application that helps communities prepare and care for pets during natural disasters, and to manage temporary emergency pet shelters. Funding supported the developm… read all$25,000: To fund the development of a mobile software application that helps communities prepare and care for pets during natural disasters, and to manage temporary emergency pet shelters. Funding supported the development of application features, which have been evaluated during simulations, trainings, and emergencies, to track the care of dogs, cats, and other companion animals. less
$25,000
Special Equestrians · Washington, PA · 2024
$25,000: To fund the repair and improvement of fencing, and the purchases of a towable footing groomer, TruTex footing and hay.
$25,000
Pet Pantry of Lancaster County · Lancaster, PA · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$25,000
Special Equestrians · Washington, PA · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$25,000
The Humane Soceity of the United States (Hsus) · Washington, DC · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$20,260
Evanston Animal Shelter Association · Evanston, IL · 2024
$20,260: For the purchase of surgical equipment to complete the new surgical facility at Evanston Animal Shelter.
$20,000
Green Mountain Pug Rescue · Mendon, VT · 2024
$20,000: To support higher than usual veterinary expenses that often occur among small-breed, short-snouted dogs. $10,000 supported pre-adoption veterinary expenses for dogs at GMPR, and $10,000 supported post-adoption … read all$20,000: To support higher than usual veterinary expenses that often occur among small-breed, short-snouted dogs. $10,000 supported pre-adoption veterinary expenses for dogs at GMPR, and $10,000 supported post-adoption veterinary care of dogs adopted through GMPR. Post-adoption funding was to help prevent surrenders by adopters who could not afford veterinary care. GMPR serves New England and New York. less
$20,000
Women'S Animal Center (Wac) · Bensalem, PA · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$18,500
The Mitzvah Fund · Montpelier, VT · 2023
To be read in conjunction with statement 15
$15,000
Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2024
$15,000: For veterinary care expenses for shelter animals, as well as foster animals, hosted by their network of animal foster families. Funds were applied to both outstanding and previously paid veterinary costs that o… read all$15,000: For veterinary care expenses for shelter animals, as well as foster animals, hosted by their network of animal foster families. Funds were applied to both outstanding and previously paid veterinary costs that occurred within the grant period. less
$15,000
Flatbush Cats · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
$15,000: A contrbution toward staff recruitment incentives. Flatbush Cats' clinic opened in 2023, and nonprofits who employ veterinary professionals must compete with for-profit veternianry providers when hiring staff.
$12,500
Witness To Innocence · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
$12,500: To replenish a companion animal program for death row exonerees that was co-created by the Foundation and Witness to Innocence. Many of the exonerees have pets or service animals and financial hardships. The co… read all$12,500: To replenish a companion animal program for death row exonerees that was co-created by the Foundation and Witness to Innocence. Many of the exonerees have pets or service animals and financial hardships. The companion animal program funds veterinary care of their animals, pet food and supplies. less
$10,000
Vermont Companion Animal Neutering · Middlesex, VT · 2024
$10,000: To support routine veterinary care for cats and dogs whose owners were experiencing financial hardships. This Millstein Veterinary Project grant funded initial exams, vaccinations, medications, spay or neuter, … read all$10,000: To support routine veterinary care for cats and dogs whose owners were experiencing financial hardships. This Millstein Veterinary Project grant funded initial exams, vaccinations, medications, spay or neuter, and emergency surgeries or procedures at no cost to pet owners._ less
$7,500
Rutland County Humane Society · Pittsford, VT · 2024
$7,500: To support new HVAC equipment installation at their shelter. The existing equipment failed, and the new equipment improved the health and safety of all shelter inhabitants.
$7,000
Council On Foundations · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$6,725
Tree House Humane Society · Chicago, IL · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$6,140
Flatbush Cats · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
$6,140: For spay/neuter of shelter animals brought to the clinic from the Animal Care Centers of New York City.
$2,500
Pets Are Wonderful Support · New York, NY · 2021
To be read in conjunction with statement 16
$795
The Anti-Cruelty Society · Chicago, IL · 2022
To be read in conjunction with statement 16

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