Private foundation · EIN 81-0855474 · Valparaiso, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McMillan Family Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $446K total, median $223K. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$446K
Median grant
$223K
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Porter County Community FoundationValparaiso, INDonation$400K
Purdue University NorthwestWestville, INDonation$46K

About this foundation

McMillan Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Valparaiso, Indiana, administered in care of Stewart G McMillan, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does McMillan Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 McMillan Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $446K across 2 grants, a median of $223K.

Where does McMillan Family Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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