Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation
The Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation is a private independent foundation established in Minnesota in 2010. Based in Minneapolis, MN, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.4M
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-22.4% YoY
Grant Count
45
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-22.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports organizations across the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Food security and hunger relief
- Healthcare and medical initiatives
- Community development
- Youth and education programs
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to significant philanthropic contributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily focuses on the Minneapolis, Minnesota region and surrounding communities, though it has supported regional and national organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $13.4 million
- Total Revenue: $2.53 million
- Total Expenses: $2.27 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $13.16 million
- Total Revenue: $2.54 million
- Total Expenses: $2.80 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,424,355 | $13,157,610 | $13,413,629 |
| Revenue | $2,533,465 | $2,544,978 | $1,069,379 |
| Expenses | $2,266,720 | $2,800,997 | $2,829,562 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,643,416 | $2,103,483 | $2,372,755 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,887,322 | $1,872,570 | $719,394 |
| Distributable Amount | $980,631 | $991,399 | $1,047,488 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIVIN S MACMILLAN | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| STEVEN A HORNIG | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| MICHELLA L JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SARAH C SCHAEFFER | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 5628, Minneapolis, MN 55440-5628
- Phone: 952-674-2800
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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