The Milbank Foundation aims to integrate people with disabilities into all aspects of American life, following Jeremiah Milbank's vision. Established in 1995, its mission focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities, supporting veterans, enabling seniors to age in their chosen environment, advocating for patient-centered health care reforms, and addressing mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention, especially among youth.
The grant program from the Milbank Foundation prioritizes consumer-focused, community-based initiatives that empower people with disabilities, fostering independence and self-sufficiency. It seeks to support the rehabilitation and re-integration of veterans, particularly those with disabilities. Furthermore, it emphasizes helping seniors age in their place of choice through non-institutional, community-based health and social services. The program also promotes market-oriented, patient-centered health care reforms nationwide and backs programs targeting mental health issues to prevent substance abuse and suicide, with a focus on young people.