Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation
The Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Reconstituted in November 2020, it makes strategic gifts to organizations whose missions align with Milliken’s purpose, values, and giving pillars, and supports communities where Milliken associates live and work.
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation gave $2.8M across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in South Carolina. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,770,618
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- -68.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,969
- +298.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $15,622,809
- +16.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (10 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s website says the 2027 Community Grant Program application cycle will open in November 2026 and run through January 2027. Applications are submitted online. The application worksheet requests information about the organization, its mission, any prior Milliken support, the amount and type of request, the project if funding is restricted, the community affected, and alignment with the giving pillars. The Foundation’s 2024 filing states that applicants should be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations and use funds to support their organization’s work. The Foundation’s program overview says it is not considering new Impact Gifts opportunities until 2029.
- Review Cycle
- The 2027 Community Grant Program application cycle is scheduled to close in January 2027.
- Deadline
- The 2027 Community Grant Program application cycle is scheduled to close in January 2027.
- Contact
Application contact: Website Portal Wwwmillikencom
Mailing address: 920 Milliken Road M-115, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: (864) 503-1681
Website: https://milliken.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation Grant: Associate Gift Match
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Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation Grant: Disaster Relief / Emergency Funds
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Who Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Converse University Milliken Center for the Arts ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
406 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 362 grants of 406 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says its community grants serve places where Milliken operates around the globe. In filing year 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 9% to Washington, DC, 7% to Minnesota, 4% to North Carolina, and less than 1% to Texas. Its largest listed 2025 grant went to an organization in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 44 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $97K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 362% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $939K (2021) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Converse University Milliken Center for the Arts Spartanburg, SC | General Operating Support | $1,007,500 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charlston, SC | General Operating Support | $853,073 |
| The Recycling Partnership Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Scholarship America Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $190,643 |
| Onespartanburg Inc Foundation Spartanburg, SC | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| NC State University Raleigh, NC | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| University of South Carolina Spartanburg, SC | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Spartanburg Academic Movement Spartanburg, SC | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Society Charlotte, NC | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,622,809 | $7,330,698 | $2,994,322 | $2,770,618 | 44 | $2,853,060 | $3,031,896 | $787,936 |
| 2024 | $13,375,075 | $7,012,892 | $2,360,805 | $2,227,422 | 141 | $2,308,735 | $2,581,334 | $535,382 |
| 2023 | $11,330,669 | $5,271,853 | $2,335,758 | $2,201,248 | 81 | $2,295,202 | $260,506 | $445,865 |
| 2022 | $8,394,574 | $1,073,699 | $1,519,275 | $1,444,803 | 73 | $1,479,715 | $241,760 | $401,398 |
| 2021 | $8,338,886 | $5,054,773 | $1,138,626 | $939,288 | 67 | — | $57,454 | $241,117 |
| 2020 | $4,422,739 | $4,430,628 | $7,889 | — | — | — | $140,420 | $2,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $788K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation identifies four giving pillars: Leading with Purpose (arts and economic development), Together We Strive (diversity, inclusion, and economic inclusion), A Healthy Tomorrow (sustainability, health, and wellness), and Inspired Solutions (education and STEAM).
Its 2025 community gift application worksheet allows organizations to request restricted, project-specific funding or unrestricted support, including general operating expenses. Examples of grantees’ work include The Recycling Partnership’s effort to build a better recycling system, Spartanburg Academic Movement’s partnership to advance children’s and youths’ academic and life success, and OneSpartanburg Inc. Foundation’s funding and coordination of programs connected with its community vision plan.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 44 grants totaling $2,770,618. Itemized grants ranged from $50 to $1,007,500, with a median of $2,500. The Foundation’s website separately reports that it awarded more than $840,000 through its 2025 Community Grants program to more than 60 organizations; it describes most community gift awards as between $10,000 and $15,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $1,007,500 to Converse University Milliken Center for the Arts, $853,073 to The Blackbaud Giving Fund, $250,000 to The Recycling Partnership, $190,643 to Scholarship America, and $150,000 to OneSpartanburg Inc. Foundation. Each was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Halsey Cook Jr. as president and director; Greg Liening as vice president as of January 4, 2025; J. Randolph Richeson as vice president through January 4, 2025; David Smart as vice president and director; Zach Rubin as treasurer; Natalie Dunham as secretary; and Kasel Knight, Bethany Smith, and Danna Vetter as directors.
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation is led by Halsey M. Cook Jr., President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Halsey M. Cook Jr.
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danna M. Vetter
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David N. Smart
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kasel E. Knight
Director
Assistant Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Randolph Richeson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Natalie Dunham
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Rubin
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Liening
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mark H. Allen (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Craig D. Haydamack (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Debra Clements (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation
How much does Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation give each year?
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation gave $2.8M across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 141 grants.
What is Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $62,969, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation that year got $97K on average.
Where does Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation give grants?
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and Minnesota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spartanburg, SC (9 grants), Raleigh, NC (3 grants), Charlston, SC (2 grants) and Greenville, SC (2 grants).
Does Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Converse University Milliken Center for the Arts ($1,007,500), The Blackbaud Giving Fund ($853,073) and The Recycling Partnership ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation?
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $788K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation fund?
The Foundation identifies four giving pillars: Leading with Purpose (arts and economic development), Together We Strive (diversity, inclusion, and economic inclusion), A Healthy Tomorrow (sustainability, health, and wellness), and Inspired Solutions (education and STEAM). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation?
The Foundation’s website says the 2027 Community Grant Program application cycle will open in November 2026 and run through January 2027. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3211603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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