Guy Millner Family Foundation
The Guy Millner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In its 2024 filing, it reported 23 grants totaling $1,403,402, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Georgia and the remainder primarily to a recipient in Florida.
Guy Millner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Guy Millner Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,403,402
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +43.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,017
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,176
- -83.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Guy Millner Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Galleria Parkway Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 378-2714
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guy Millner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgia State University Foundation ($320K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 54 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 21% to recipients in Florida. The filing also lists shares of 0% for Alabama, Texas, and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Guy Millner Family Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 11127% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $320,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Fund | $275,000 |
| Wellspring Living Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $226,000 |
| Moving in the Spirit Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $126,250 |
| UGA Veterans Resource Center Athens, GA | General Operating Fund | $75,000 |
| Georgia Teacher of the Year Association Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $65,202 |
| Reflection Ministries Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $65,000 |
| Central Gwinnett Jrotc Lawrenceville, GA | General Operating Fund | $50,000 |
| Georgia Humane Society Atlanta, GA | General Operating Fund | $50,000 |
| Never Alone Widows Alpharetta, GA | General Operating Fund | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,176 | $1,444,750 | $1,450,505 | $1,403,402 | 23 | $1,450,505 | $10,187 |
| 2023 | $6,931 | $994,000 | $1,009,713 | $959,787 | 16 | $1,008,388 | $459 |
| 2022 | $22,644 | $205,000 | $418,046 | $334,616 | 14 | $336,936 | $3,151 |
| 2021 | $235,690 | — | $14,310 | $12,500 | 1 | $13,435 | $12,042 |
| 2020 | $250,000 | $250,000 | — | — | — | — | $142 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guy Millner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for a university foundation, United Way organizations, organizations serving people at risk of or victimized by sexual exploitation, and youth and community organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Georgia State University Foundation says it supports the university’s mission and advancement. Wellspring Living says it transforms the lives of people at risk of or victimized by sexual exploitation. Moving in the Spirit says it uses dance to educate, inspire, and unite children and teens in Atlanta. The Town of Palm Beach United Way says it invests in programs focused on education, income, and health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $1,403,402. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $320,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest awards included $320,000 to Georgia State University Foundation, $275,000 to the Town of Palm Beach United Way, $226,000 to Wellspring Living, and $126,250 to Moving in the Spirit. Each was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Guy W. Millner as president.
Guy Millner Family Foundation is led by Guy W. Millner, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Guy W. Millner
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Guy Millner Family Foundation
How much does Guy Millner Family Foundation give each year?
Guy Millner Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $960K across 16 grants.
What is Guy Millner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Guy Millner Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $61,017, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Guy Millner Family Foundation give grants?
Guy Millner Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (10 grants), Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Athens, GA (2 grants).
Does Guy Millner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Guy Millner Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Guy Millner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Guy Millner Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Georgia State University Foundation ($320,000), Town of Palm Beach United Way ($275,000) and Wellspring Living Inc ($226,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Guy Millner Family Foundation?
Guy Millner Family Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Guy Millner Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for a university foundation, United Way organizations, organizations serving people at risk of or victimized by sexual exploitation, and youth and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guy Millner Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Guy Millner Family Foundation's EIN?
Guy Millner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3328460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Guy Millner Family Foundation 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 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). Guy Millner Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/guy-millner-family-foundation-morg_0017440e1936454d988e33ca4cbf3a7e
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