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New York Times columnist David Brooks on CNN, April 24, 2011:
New York Times columnist David Brooks
"I was with Michael Milken recently and he's one of those guys who just soaks you in. He just wants to learn everything from every single person he meets. That is a pretty valuable talent."
 
Tommy Lasorda, legendary Major League Baseball manager
"I've been able to dine with presidents, with leaders of corporations (and I've) traveled for 14 years with financier and philanthropist Michael Milken, who has taught me so much about life."
Tommy Lasorda, legendary Major League Baseball manager
 
"Mike is someone
I have admired for...his drive to help make the world a better place."
NeXt Advisors
Co-founder Michael Moe was impressed with Mike's "Where's Sputnik? article, and included a summary in his weekly investor newsletter.
 
"Let me tell you
a story about
Mike Milken..."
Author Keith Ferrazzi, in his book, "Never Eat Alone...And Other Secrets to Success One Relationship at a Time," describes his interactions with Mike.
 
"Where Mike Speaks"

Mike and his brother, Lowell, formalized their previous philanthropic efforts in 1982 with the establishment of the Milken Family Foundation. The purpose of the Foundation is to discover and advance inventive and effective ways of helping people help themselves and those around them to lead productive and satisfying lives. The practical focus of the Foundation includes support for various educational, medical and community programs, including:
  • Milken National Educator Awards;
  • Teacher Advancement Program (TAP);
  • Milken Scholars Program;
  • Jewish Educator Awards;
  • The Prostate Cancer Foundation (formerly CaP CURE);
  • Epilepsy Research Award, Grant and Fellowship Program;
  • Medical grants to other organizations;
  • Festival for Youth;
  • Mike's Math Club;
  • Milken Archive of American Jewish Music; and
  • The Milken Institute

Mike surprised 3rd-grade teacher Cheryl DiMartino (left) at C.P. Squires Elementary in Las Vegas by presenting her with a 2002 Milken National Educator Award. DiMartino teaches the lowest-achieving students in her inner-city school, and has helped 90% of them to raise their reading skills two to four grade levels within one year. Mike (right) shares the simple joy of blowing bubbles with a youngster at a Festival for Youth celebration.

The H.E.L.P. Group


In Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, the H.E.L.P. Group is California's largest private institution serving children with special needs. Mike has taught classes and worked with kids there for 15 years.

Go to the Milken Family Foundation