Private foundation · EIN 82-1403154 · Excelsior, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $64K total, median $2,000. 61% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$64K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MN
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WYOperations$10K
Lions InkMinneapolis, MNNorth minneapolis community support$10K
University of Wyoming FoundationLaramie, WYSheila business school$10K
University of Wyoming FoundationLaramie, WYBrian engineering school$10K
Bryces Blessings the Bryce Borca FoundationNorthlake, TXOperations$5,000
Community for the CommonsExcelsior, MNPark conservancy$5,000
Bountiful Basket Food ShelfChaska, MNFood shelf$2,500
Open Hands FoundationExcelsior, MNTeen homelessness$2,500
The Sunshine StopExcelsior, MNYouth disabilitity organization's operations$2,500
Lake Minnetonka AssociationExcelsior, MNLake conservation$1,500
Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog DerbyExcelsior, MNOperations$1,500
Beer City Dog BiscuitsGrand Rapids, MIYouth disabilitity organization's operations$1,000
Excelsior United Methodist ChurchExcelsior, MNFood shelf$1,000
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNCancer research$500
Grapevine Giving FoundationNew York, NYOperations$400
Kenwood Elementary PTAMinneapolis, MNOperations$250
Mt Carmel High School Music FoundationSan Diego, CAOperations$250
Tpt Twin Cities PBSSt Paul, MNPublic programming$60

By state: Wyoming 3 · Minnesota 11 · Texas 1 · Michigan 1 · New York 1 · California 1

About this foundation

The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Excelsior, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation 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 The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $64K across 18 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation give?

Wyoming (3 grants), Minnesota (11 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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