Milligan Foundation
Milligan Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting causes including religious work, care for children and families, pregnancy support, disaster relief, and education.
Milligan Foundation at a glance
In short: Milligan Foundation gave $23K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,046
- +271.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,095
- -32.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $137,403
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Milligan 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: 3801 E 74Th Street, Tulsa, OK 74136
Phone: (918) 407-6638
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Milligan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Global Ventures ($6K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to organizations in Oklahoma, 13% to Michigan, and 11% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Milligan Foundation gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $75K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Ventures Catoosa, OK | Funding Gospelcrusades Allover the World | $5,500 |
| Send Me International Tulsa, OK | Bringing Christto the Peopleof Rwanda | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Follow christ to helpthose in need andwith disaster relief | $2,546 |
| Tulsa Boys Home Sand Springs, OK | Provides Care Foryoung Boys Needinghome Placement | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Girls Home Tulsa, OK | Shelter, Empower Young Girls Infoster Care | $2,500 |
| Revive Our Hearts Niles, MI | Help Womento Thrivein Christ | $2,000 |
| All God's Children Intl Berkley, MI | Serve Vulnerablechildren & Familiesaround the World | $1,000 |
| Emergency Infant Services Tulsa, OK | Providing Basicfamily Needs for Children & Families | $1,000 |
| Crisis Pregnancy Outreach Tulsa, OK | Support Servicesfor Pregnant Women | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Jenks Jenks, OK | Baptist Church | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,403 | $38,565 | $23,796 | $23,046 | 11 |
| 2023 | $122,634 | $23,700 | $6,950 | $6,200 | 2 |
| 2022 | $105,884 | $49,010 | $75,203 | $74,803 | 20 |
| 2021 | $132,077 | $144,140 | $12,063 | $12,000 | 3 |
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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Tulsa Boys’ Home says it provides residential care for young boys needing placement outside their homes, while Emergency Infant Services says it provides essentials such as formula, food, diapers, clothing, and car seats to children and babies whose families are in financial crisis. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $23,046. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,500, with a median of $2,000.
The largest reported grants included $5,500 to Global Ventures for “funding Gospelcrusades allover the world,” $3,000 to Send Me International for “bringing Christto the peopleof Rwanda,” and $2,546 to Samaritan’s Purse. Other grants included $2,500 each to Tulsa Boys’ Home and Tulsa Girls’ Home, and $2,000 to Revive Our Hearts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barton A. Milligan and Shelley A. Milligan as directors.
Milligan Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barton A. Milligan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley A. Milligan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Milligan Foundation
How much does Milligan Foundation give each year?
Milligan Foundation gave $23K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
What is Milligan Foundation's typical grant size?
Milligan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,095, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Milligan Foundation give grants?
Milligan Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (13%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (4 grants).
Does Milligan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Milligan Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are Milligan Foundation's largest grantees?
Milligan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Global Ventures ($5,500), Send Me International ($3,000) and Samaritan's Purse ($2,546), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Milligan Foundation?
Milligan Foundation reported $137K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $39K.
What does Milligan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milligan 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 Milligan Foundation's EIN?
Milligan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4005650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Milligan 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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