The Milbank Memorial Fund is a private foundation that works to improve population health and health equity by collaborating with leaders and decision makers and connecting them with experience and sound evidence.

The Milbank Memorial Fund supports health policy leaders through small convenings, cross-state networks, and two annual state leadership programs, as well as evidence-based publications. Our programs focus on creating an affordable health care system built on strong primary care and partnerships that improve health outcomes for all. The Fund is the publisher of The Milbank Quarterly, an editorially independent, peer-reviewed journal of population health and health policy.

All people and communities are inherently valued and can enjoy long, full, healthy lives.

Collaboration and Community

We believe effective policies and programs emerge when individuals and groups with diverse views and backgrounds work together in a fashion marked by civil discourse and integrity that promotes trust.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our work and our organization are stronger when people with a range of identities, perspectives, and experiences have full and fair opportunities to inform, participate, and lead.

Humility and Optimism

We value opportunities that come from listening and continuous learning and believe positive change for all is possible.

Objectivity and Non-partisanship

We base our work on relevant peer and patient experiences and sound evidence regardless of affiliation or ideology.

Stewardship and Leadership

Improvement occurs when people gather, maintain, and use their authority, influence, and assets for the greater good.