Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation
ROBERT & BETHANY MILLARD CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. In 2024, it reported 22 grants totaling $1,341,010 to charitable organizations.
Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation gave $1.3M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in New York. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,341,010
- +58.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,955
- +87.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,604,155
- -5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Attn Joe Mitchell 4 Tower Place, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 641-6860
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kaufman Center ($332K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 145 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% each to recipients in Washington, DC, and Massachusetts, 7% to Hawaii, and 6% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $97K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $846K (2023) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NY Botanical Garden New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $253,515 |
| Council on Foreign Relations New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $253,370 |
| Kaufman Center New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $231,575 |
| Kaufman Center New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| American Association of Advancement Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Primary Care Transformation Fund Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden Kalaheo, HI | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Wily Network Miami, FL | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,750 |
| Grand Central Atelier Long Island, NY | Chartirable Contribution | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,604,155 | $487,228 | $1,371,265 | $1,341,010 | 22 | $1,364,265 | $480,228 | $1,497,609 |
| 2023 | $8,067,556 | $446,691 | $871,567 | $845,872 | 26 | $864,817 | $448,396 | $1,234,877 |
| 2022 | $8,488,827 | $446,014 | $1,173,244 | $1,156,062 | 31 | $1,163,244 | $439,764 | $1,396,812 |
| 2021 | $8,869,090 | $3,273,686 | $1,273,409 | $1,233,199 | 39 | $1,241,929 | $358,259 | $1,304,339 |
| 2020 | $6,868,813 | $963,893 | $1,275,173 | $1,264,623 | 27 | — | $948,893 | $1,167,147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in international affairs, science, tropical plant conservation and education, and classical art education. For example, the Council on Foreign Relations describes itself as an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher; the National Tropical Botanical Garden says it works to perpetuate tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage through research, conservation, and education. Grand Central Atelier describes its work as educating the public about classically inspired art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $1,341,010. The median grant was $25,000; individual grants ranged from $360 to $253,515.
Among the largest reported grants were $253,515 to NY Botanical Garden, $253,370 to Council on Foreign Relations, $231,575 and $100,000 to Kaufman Center, and $100,000 each to American Association of Advancement, Primary Care Transformation Fund, and National Tropical Botanical Garden.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert B. Millard and Bethany Millard as officers.
Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bethany Millard
Officer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Millard
Officer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation
How much does Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation give each year?
Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation gave $1.3M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $846K across 26 grants.
What is Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $60,955, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation give grants?
Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (8%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kaufman Center ($331,575 across 2 grants), Council on Foreign Relations ($279,120 across 2 grants) and NY Botanical Garden ($254,815 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation?
Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in international affairs, science, tropical plant conservation and education, and classical art education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3566723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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