Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation
The Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it reported $2 million in grants to 45 organizations.
Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation at a glance
In short: Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation gave $2.0M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,000,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,444
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $31,651,437
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (22 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% 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 Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Robert R McMillian as the contact for requests. It states that there is no particular request format and that funds should be unrestricted for use in furtherance of the requesting organization’s purpose.
- Review Cycle
- The trustees desire to have requests in their possession on or before October 31; the filing does not specify a year.
- Deadline
- The trustees desire to have requests in their possession on or before October 31; the filing does not specify a year.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert R Mcmillian
Mailing address: 6018 Blossom Street, Houston, Houston, TX 77005
Phone: (281) 923-7173
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Methodist Hospital ($364K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 155 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 12% to New Mexico, and 1% each to Tennessee and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 44 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 700% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $103K (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Debakey Heart Vascular Center | $364,000 |
| The Tirr Foundation Houston, TX | General Purpose | $229,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicene Houston, TX | General Purpose | $219,000 |
| Holly Hall School Houston, TX | General Purpose | $219,000 |
| Houston Christain University Houston, TX | General Purpose | $219,000 |
| University of New Mexico FDT Alburguerque, NM | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| Baylor University-Waco Waco, TX | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| 100 Club of Houston Houston, TX | General Purpose | $48,000 |
| Glidden Baptist Church Glidden, TX | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| Children at Heart Ministries Round Rock, TX | General Purpose | $41,000 |
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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 | $31,651,437 | $2,691,396 | $2,356,378 | $2,000,000 | 45 | $4,000,000 | $529,441 | $2,335,191 |
| 2023 | $31,316,419 | $4,957,833 | $1,764,683 | $1,500,000 | 33 | $1,500,000 | $624,506 | $1,974,819 |
| 2022 | $28,146,712 | $21,879,014 | $347,022 | $220,000 | 25 | $220,000 | $255,392 | $1,308,400 |
| 2021 | $6,614,720 | $404,982 | $304,220 | $250,000 | 28 | — | $127,153 | $467,507 |
| 2020 | $6,535,934 | $3,036,856 | $139,787 | $102,500 | 24 | — | $104,095 | $344,233 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Children at Heart Ministries describes its mission as serving children and strengthening families; Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as providing decent, affordable housing for lower-income families; and Work Texas Training Center says it helps people get and advance in jobs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $2,000,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $364,000, with a median grant of $19,000. The largest reported grants included $364,000 to Houston Methodist Hospital for the DeBakey Heart Vascular Center, $229,000 to The TIRR Foundation for general purposes, and $219,000 each to Baylor College of Medicene, Holly Hall School, and Houston Christain University for general purposes. Other reported grants included $55,000 to the University of New Mexico FDT and $50,000 to Baylor University-Waco, both for general purposes.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says there is no particular format for donation requests. Requests should be from a qualified Section 501(c)(3) organization, place no restrictions on use of the funds, and use the funds for the organization’s purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert R McMillian is listed as Co Trustee on the 2024 filing.
Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation is led by Robert R. McMillain, Co Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert R. McMillain
Co Trustee
Co-Trustee → Co Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
$500 (2021) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Merideth McMillian Purdy (2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Don F. McMillian Jr. (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Reid R. McMillian (2020–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Meredith McMillian (2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Merideth McMillian (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Robert R. McMillian (2020) — Co-Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Robert R McMillain (Co Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation
How much does Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation give each year?
Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation gave $2.0M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 33 grants.
What is Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation's typical grant size?
Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,000, and its average grant was $44,444, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation give grants?
Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (19 grants), Alburquerque, NM (6 grants) and Alburguerque, NM (3 grants).
Does Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation's largest grantees?
Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Methodist Hospital ($364,000), The Tirr Foundation ($229,000) and Baylor College of Medicene ($219,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation?
Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation reported $31.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation?
The filing names Robert R McMillian as the contact for requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation's EIN?
Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0364247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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). Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/don-and-colletta-mcmillian-foundation-morg_e2d654c464cb4ee78086a044cb70c543
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