About the Milken Institute
Mission
The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable progress on the path to a meaningful life. With a focus on financial, physical, mental, and environmental health, we bring together the best ideas and innovative resourcing to develop blueprints for tackling some of our most critical global issues through the lens of what’s pressing now and what’s coming next.
Our Approach
We catalyze practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. We leverage the expertise and insight gained through research and the convening of top experts, innovators and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints to construct programs and policy initiatives.
Our Leadership Team
The Institute is guided by a tremendous collection of leaders from diverse backgrounds in business, public service, finance, philanthropy, health, marketing, business development, and more.
By the Numbers
Recent News Releases
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Milken Institute Opens ‘Future of Finance’ Event in Washington, DC
Business and government leaders will explore evolving market structures and emerging policy challenges shaping the finance industry amid rapid transformation. Washington, DC (March 3, 2026) — The Milken Institute today opened its Future of...Read ArticleImage
Chad Clinton
Director, Media RelationsChad Clinton is the director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Hired to this role in August 2021, Clinton develops and executes strategies to amplify the Institute’s core messages by generating coverage of its pillar workstreams, experts, and events. -
Milken Institute Announces Spin-Off of Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder to Continue Long-Term Growth in Accelerating Scientific Understanding of Bipolar Disorder
Today, the Milken Institute announced the spin-off of Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²) to continue its long-term growth in accelerating scientific understanding of bipolar disorder.Read Article -
Milken Institute, Ann Theodore Foundation Launch New Grant to Support Clinical Trial for Potential Sarcoidosis Treatment
February 20, 2026 (Washington, DC)—The Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC), in partnership with the Ann Theodore Foundation (ATF), has launched a new funding program to support a future...Read Article
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