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Thriving Beyond Service: Strategic Philanthropy for the Military-to-Civilian Transition
This report draws on research and insights from 80+ experts to outline a framework for comprehensive veteran support in health, economic opportunity, community, and system improvements. Download to find actionable ways philanthropy can make a lasting impact.
Philanthropy Program Spotlight
Gun Violence Prevention Initiative
Working across finance, philanthropy, and health, we’re dedicated to advancing evidence-based solutions to reduce gun violence nationwide. Through research, multi-sector collaboration, and actionable recommendations, we aim to inspire new investments and drive impactful change. Discover how we’re working to make communities safer.
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Our Work
Our Philanthropy team's work is divided into three workstreams: Environmental and Social Innovation, Pathways to Strategic Philanthropy, and Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC).
Featured Thought Leadership
Recognizing Veterans and the Importance of Service
Throughout the United States' long history, support for veterans and military families has fluctuated within the general populace, often reflecting broader sentiments toward national service and sacrifice. As countries and populations face...Read ArticleThroughout the United States' long history, support for veterans and military families has fluctuated within the general populace, often reflecting broader sentiments toward national service and...
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Kevin Klowden
Executive Director, Milken Institute FinanceKevin Klowden is the executive director of Milken Institute Finance. He specializes in the study of key factors that underlie the development of competitive regional economies (clusters of innovation, patterns of trade and investment, and concentration of skilled labor) and how these are influenced by public policy and, in turn, affect regional economies both globally and nationally.
The Computing Imperative: Building America’s Talent Engine in the Age of AI
Building the US talent engine hinges on cultivating inclusive, future-ready education and workforce development. Despite hundreds of billions of public and private investment, the US still needs to move faster and more strategically to stay...Read ReportBuilding the US talent engine hinges on cultivating inclusive, future-ready education and workforce development. Despite hundreds of billions of public and private investment, the US still needs to...
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Schizophrenia Research and Care: Assessment of Challenges and Opportunities
Schizophrenia is a serious chronic brain disorder that affects approximately 24 million people worldwide. Individuals with schizophrenia experience a variety of symptoms—psychosis being the most widely recognized—and face a reduced life...Read ReportSchizophrenia is a serious chronic brain disorder affecting that affects approximately about 24 million people worldwide.
Milken Institute, Ann Theodore Foundation Announce More Than $2.5 Million in New Funding for Sarcoidosis Research and Launch New Call for Proposals
The Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), in partnership with the Ann Theodore Foundation (ATF), today announced that the Ann Theodore Foundation Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative (ATF...Read ArticleImage
Sam Roth
Associate Director, Media RelationsSam Roth is the associate director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Based out of the Washington, DC, office, she oversees media coverage for the Health and Strategic Philanthropy pillars.
AGOA in the Balance
After 23 years, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expired on Tuesday.Read Article
Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing Names 10 Semifinalists
Milken Institute to award total of $2 million to 10 companies revolutionizing next-generation manufacturing solutionsRead ArticleImageSam Roth
Associate Director, Media RelationsSam Roth is the associate director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Based out of the Washington, DC, office, she oversees media coverage for the Health and Strategic Philanthropy pillars.
A Global Imperative to Improve Brain Health
Age-related neurological and psychiatric diseases—including dementia, stroke, and late-life depression (LLD)—remain a major and growing public health challenge, as the global population over age 60 is expected to double by 2050.Read Report
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Request for Proposals: Ann Theodore Foundation Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative 2025-2026
The Ann Theodore Foundation (ATF) is launching a new funding cycle for the Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative in partnership with the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC). The Ann...Read Article
Kissick Family Foundation FTD Grant Program, 2025 - 2026: Information Session
The Kissick Family Foundation Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Grant Program, in partnership with the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), is accepting letters of intent now through Monday...View WebinarRequest for Proposals: Kissick Family Foundation Frontotemporal Dementia Grant Program (2025-2026)
The Kissick Family Foundation Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Grant Program will fund a third cohort of research studies to understand the fundamental biology of why and how sporadic forms of FTD develop. In partnership with the Milken...Read ArticleKissick Family Foundation, Milken Institute Announce $2 Million in Funding for Frontotemporal Dementia Research and New Call for Proposals
September 15, 2025 (Washington, DC)—The Kissick Family Foundation, in partnership with the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), today announced that the Kissick Family Foundation...Read ArticleImageSam Roth
Associate Director, Media RelationsSam Roth is the associate director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Based out of the Washington, DC, office, she oversees media coverage for the Health and Strategic Philanthropy pillars.
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