David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc
The David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Colorado, North Carolina, California, Washington, D.C., and Florida.
David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc gave $240K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Colorado. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,000
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,000
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,971,426
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7245 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (415) 828-0721
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rocky Mountain Equality ($50K). Together the top 10 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (40%), North Carolina (31%), California (12%), Washington, D.C. (9%), and Florida (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2023) to $280K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Equality Boulder, CO | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Helene Recovery Asheville, NC | Charitable | $48,000 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue Longmont, CO | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Redwood High School Redwood City, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Great Escape Mustang Hygiene, CO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Spark - the Larkspur Corte Madera Schools Fdn Larkspur, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society Asheville, NC | Charitable | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,971,426 | $215,943 | $273,484 | $240,000 | 15 | $240,000 | $215,943 | $250,400 |
| 2023 | $4,028,967 | $49,764 | $254,018 | $225,000 | 15 | $225,000 | $93,053 | $229,046 |
| 2022 | $4,233,221 | $86,947 | $332,769 | $280,000 | 19 | $281,533 | $60,213 | $236,529 |
| 2021 | $4,471,376 | $349,432 | $289,203 | $228,000 | 12 | $229,380 | $289,609 | $263,403 |
| 2020 | $4,411,147 | $27,787 | $294,948 | $240,000 | 14 | — | $55,790 | $234,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $250K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, emergency response, food assistance, and support for people and pets. For example, Colorado Horse Rescue describes its mission as creating safe solutions for horses, while World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Feeding America Tampa Bay describes its work as building people-focused solutions to address hunger and barriers in its community. Asheville Humane Society says it works to positively impact pets and people, and The Spring of Tampa Bay says it prevents domestic violence, protects victims, and promotes change in lives, families, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $240,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the reported grants were $50,000 to Rocky Mountain Equality, $48,000 to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina – Helene Recovery, $30,000 to Colorado Horse Rescue, $20,000 to Redwood High School, and $15,000 each to Great Escape Mustang and World Central Kitchen. Other grants included $10,000 to Feeding America Tampa Bay and $8,000 to Asheville Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sandra Millspaugh as president and Jacob Millspaugh as vice-president and secretary.
David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc is led by Sandra Millspaugh, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra Millspaugh
President
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Millspaugh
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Millspaugh (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc
How much does David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc give each year?
David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc gave $240K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $225K across 15 grants.
What is David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,000, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc give grants?
David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc's top state is Colorado, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (31%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (4 grants), Tampa, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rocky Mountain Equality ($50,000), The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Helene Recovery ($48,000) and Colorado Horse Rescue ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc?
David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $240K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, emergency response, food assistance, and support for people and pets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc's EIN?
David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3475250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). David & Sandra Millspaugh Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-and-sandra-millspaugh-foundation-inc-morg_5b3f305418324d90964bf32488043c89
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