Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Houston, TX EIN: 76-0364247

The Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. The foundation maintains significant assets and an active grantmaking program focused on education, human services, and philanthropic support.

Key facts about Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation

EIN
76-0364247
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$2,000,000
Grants made (2024)
45
Average grant
$44,444
Median grant
$19,000
New grantees (estimate)
50% first-time grantees (22 of 44, 2024)
Total assets
$31,651,437
Primary geography
Texas (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
No specific application procedures are documented in available sources. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation's 45 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (86%) and New Mexico (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (19 grants), Alburquerque, NM (6 grants) and Alburguerque, NM (3 grants). 93% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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.

  • 45% 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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$31.7M

+1.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.0M

+33.3% YoY

Grant Count

45

+36.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$44K

-2.2% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

  • Education — with emphasis on higher education and STEM education
  • Human Services
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • Texas
  • New Mexico
  • Tennessee

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of all 45 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

AlabamaCaliforniaColoradoDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaIowaKansasKentuckyNew MexicoNew YorkTennesseeTexas

Cities

HoustonAlburquerqueAlbuquerqueAlburguerqueGliddenRound RockWacoBrookshireWashington DcTopekaAngletonLouisvilleWeimerWest Palm BeachAbuquerque NmAburbuerqueAlberquerqueAlburqerqueAngletownAustin

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Most Recent IRS 990 Filing (2024):

  • Total assets: $31,651,437
  • Total giving: $2,000,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$6M$12M$18M$24M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$31,651,437$31,316,419$28,146,712
Revenue$2,691,396$4,957,833$21,879,014
Expenses$2,356,378$1,764,683$347,022
Qualifying Distributions$4,000,000$1,500,000$220,000
Net Investment Income$529,441$624,506$255,392
Distributable Amount$2,335,191$1,974,819$1,308,400

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$2M$2M24 grants202028 grants202125 grants202233 grants202345 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Houston Methodist Hospital: $364KHouston Methodist Hospital$364KThe Tirr Foundation: $229KThe Tirr Foundation$229KBaylor College of Medicene: $219KBaylor College of Medicene$219KHolly Hall School: $219KHolly Hall School$219KHouston Christain University: $219KHouston Christain University$219KUniversity of New Mexico FDT: $55KUniversity of New Mexico FDT$55KBaylor University-Waco: $50KBaylor University-Waco$50K100 Club of Houston: $48K100 Club of Houston$48KGlidden Baptist Church: $45KGlidden Baptist Church$45KChildren at Heart Ministries: $41KChildren at Heart Ministries$41K

Grant Size Distribution

155 grants across all recorded years

142<$50K3$50–100K9$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Houston Methodist Hospital ($364,000), The Tirr Foundation ($229,000), Baylor College of Medicene ($219,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL Houston, TXDEBAKEY HEART VASCULAR CENTER$364,000
THE TIRR FOUNDATION Houston, TXGENERAL PURPOSE$229,000
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICENE Houston, TXGENERAL PURPOSE$219,000
HOLLY HALL SCHOOL Houston, TXGENERAL PURPOSE$219,000
HOUSTON CHRISTAIN UNIVERSITY Houston, TXGENERAL PURPOSE$219,000
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO FDT Alburguerque, NMGENERAL PURPOSE$55,000
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY-WACO Waco, TXGENERAL PURPOSE$50,000
100 CLUB OF HOUSTON Houston, TXGENERAL PURPOSE$48,000
GLIDDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Glidden, TXGENERAL PURPOSE$45,000
CHILDREN AT HEART MINISTRIES Round Rock, TXGENERAL PURPOSE$41,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Don McMillian and Colletta McMillian are the foundation's namesakes. Colletta Ray McMillian's estate has been documented in public records related to fine and decorative arts collections.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Robert R McMillain — Co Trustee: $5KRobert R McMillainCo Trustee$5K

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Robert R McMillainCo Trustee—$5,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • **Education** — with emphasis on higher education and STEM education • **Human Services** • **Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking**

How do I apply for a grant from Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation?

No specific application procedures are documented in available sources. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Texas • New Mexico • Tennessee

What size grants does Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation award?

In 2024, Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Don & Colletta McMillian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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