Milken Community School
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
73% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Milken Community School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1994, with $64,831,294 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 73% of spending to programs.
15800 Zeldins Way, Los Angeles, CA, 90049 EIN 95-4381008 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$64.8M
▲ 34.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$51.7M
Net assets
$67.0M
Employees
279
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating73% to programs · $14 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Milken Community School: 73% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +20% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Milken Community School: 16 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Milken Community School: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Milken Community School: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To operate a school teaching religious courses of the jewish faith and standard subjects.
Contact & location
- Address
- 15800 Zeldins Way, Los Angeles, CA, 90049
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36.6M (FY2013) to $64.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $84.5MNet assets $67.0M
Operating margin
20.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$151.4M
Total liabilities
$84.5M
Net assets
$67.0M
Salaries & benefits
$27.9M
54% of expenses
Board members
26
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,831,294▲34.1% | $51,744,884▲9.5% | $66,984,447▲28.3% | $151,445,996▲61.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $48,356,233▼6.1% | $47,240,663▲12.5% | $52,229,374▲4.2% | $93,896,708▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $51,480,714▲27.0% | $41,995,396▲10.4% | $50,110,527▲18.9% | $87,305,877▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $40,537,524▲6.8% | $38,043,908▼0.2% | $42,141,180▲9.4% | $80,759,256▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $37,945,068▲5.8% | $38,110,407▼2.4% | $38,525,824▼0.6% | $80,066,489▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $35,853,603▼0.7% | $39,038,224▼2.2% | $38,744,510▼7.3% | $80,230,125▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $36,094,471▲2.5% | $39,925,769▲1.8% | $41,796,037▼8.2% | $85,953,830▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $35,214,287▼1.2% | $39,214,086▲7.7% | $45,506,251▼7.4% | $87,971,374▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,634,917▼18.6% | $36,419,364▼0.7% | $49,141,812▼2.1% | $88,663,828▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $43,786,659▲19.8% | $36,668,252▲8.6% | $50,213,642▲16.3% | $88,103,622▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $36,552,043 | $33,751,999▲13.2% | $43,165,075▲8.1% | $76,850,999▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $29,815,154 | $39,912,813 | $75,033,875 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Sarah Shulkind — $601,701 (1.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Shulkind | Head of School | 40 | $601,701 |
| Limor Dankner | Assoc. Hos For Academic Affairs | 40 | $249,133 |
| Tarryn Breskal | Chief Financial & Operations Officer | 40 | $242,983 |
| Daniel Spiegel | Assoc. Hos For External Relations | 40 | $234,689 |
| Kimberly Schwartz | Chief Curr. & Program Officer | 40 | $227,024 |
| Christopher Scarlata | Division 9/10 Head | 40 | $178,410 |
| Leigh Fauber | Division 6/7/8 Head | 40 | $175,285 |
| Beau E Lindsay | Division 11/12 Head | 40 | $174,800 |
| Ross Mankuta | Director of Alumni Relations | 40 | $171,129 |
| Lindy Kadouri | Dir. of Admit. & Enrol. Mgmt. | 40 | $160,892 |
| Amir Ohebsian | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andrei Iancu | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anton Schiff | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Dominic Kalms | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jake Davidson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Janine Winkler Lowy | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Keith Wasserman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ken Ruby | Trustee (thru 05/24) | 1 | — |
| Lauryn Harris | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lenny Dunn | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Security Consultants | Security Provider | $901,619 |
| Tumbleweed Transportation | Transportation Services | $778,472 |
| Alexander Muss Institute For Israel Educ | Tiferet Programs | $686,744 |
| First Student Inc | Transportation Services | $465,651 |
| Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac LLP | Legal Services | $250,567 |
Grants received · $7.7M total
75 grants to Milken Community School totaling $7.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $7,100 in FY2016
1 grant totaling $7,100 in FY2016. All grants made by Milken Community School →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Orr Shalom Inc | General program support | $7,100 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Milken Community School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Milken Community School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4381008, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Milken Community School's EIN?
- Milken Community School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4381008.
- How much revenue does Milken Community School report?
- Milken Community School reported $64,831,294 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Milken Community School's spending goes to programs?
- Milken Community School spends about 73% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Milken Community School have?
- CharityIndex grades Milken Community School A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Milken Community School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Milken Community School's latest Form 990 is $601,701, paid to Sarah Shulkind (Head of School).
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Data for Milken Community School (EIN 95-4381008) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.