Private foundation · EIN 26-2162073 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 45 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $5,000. 49% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
45
$1.6M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
49%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

45 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Minneapolis Institute of ArtsMinneapolis, MNThe harvest roman countryside - oil on canvas$500K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLHobe sound project$250K
Guthrie Theater FoundationMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$250K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin CountyPalm Beach, FLHousing$100K
Second Harvest HeartlandSt Paul, MNUnrestricted$100K
Guthrie Theater FoundationMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$100K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin CountyPalm Beach, FLAnnual giving$75K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin CountyPalm Beach, FLUnrestricted$25K
Hobe Sound Community Chest IncHobe Sound, FLUnrestricted$25K
Minneapolis Institute of ArtsMinneapolis, MN2024 gala support$25K
Minneapolis Institute of ArtsMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$25K
Minnesota Land TrustSt Paul, MNUnrestricted$25K
Minnesota OrchestraMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$15K
Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FLUnrestricted$13K
Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FLUnrestricted$12K
Interfaith OutreachPlymouth, MNUnrestricted$10K
Nature Conservancy of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$10K
Providence AcademyPlymouth, MNUnrestricted$10K
Jupiter Island Medical ClinicHobe Sound, FLUnrestricted$8,000
Springboard for the ArtsSt Paul, MNUnrestricted$6,000
Boys & Girls Club of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLMerry & bright$5,000
Jupiter Medical Center FoundationJupiter, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Maltz Jupiter TheaterJupiter, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Midway Contemporary ArtMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$5,000
Christ Memorial ChapelHobe Sound, FLUnrestricted$4,500
Hope Farm SchoolMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$3,500
Loggerhead Marine CenterJuno Beach, FLUnrestricted$2,500
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INUnrestricted$1,500
Computer Innovations for Today's YouthPort St Lucie, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Hobe Sound Nature CenterHobe Sound, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Minneapolis Heart Institute FoundationMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$1,000
1000 Friends of FloridaTallahassee, FLUnrestricted$500
Animal Humane SocietyGolden Valley, MNUnrestricted$500
Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MNUnrestricted$500
Twin Cities Public TelevisionSt Paul, MNUnrestricted$500
Walker Art CenterMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$500
Audobon Chapter of MinneapolisRoseville, MNUnrestricted$250
Baldwin SchoolBryn Mawr, PAUnrestricted$250
Raptor CenterMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted$250
Saint John's UniversityCollegeville, MNUnrestricted$250
Westtown SchoolWest Chester, PAWesttown fund$250
1000 Friends of FloridaTallahassee, FLUnrestricted$250
Wd&nmf J Field FoundationWhite Stone, VAUnrestricted$250
Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VAUnrestricted$200
Cornell Lab Or OrnithologyIthaca, NYUnrestricted$100

By state: Minnesota 22 · Florida 17 · Indiana 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · Virginia 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, administered in care of Steven a Hrnig, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 45 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation give?

Minnesota (22 grants), Florida (17 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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