Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker ALBANY, NY EIN: 13-3566723

Arts and culture Museums Education Higher education Philanthropy

The Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Established in 1991, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation primarily engages in grantmaking to support charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.6M

-5.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+58.5% YoY

Grant Count

-15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$61K

+87.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable 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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Florida, and Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $3.4M (59%)

Florida $879K (15%)

Massachusetts $616K (11%)

Missouri $400K (7%)

District of Columbia $220K (4%)

California $100K (2%)

Hawaii $100K (2%)

Maine $65K (1%)

+7 more states

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Illinois Massachusetts Maine Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

BostonBridgehamptonBrooklineBrooklynCambridgeCamdenChapel HillCharlotteChiloquinCoconut GroveCold Spring HarborCoral GablesEdgartownGlen ElynGreat Fox IslandKalaheoLong IslandLong Island CityMiamiMiami Garden

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	2024	2023
Total Assets	$7.6M	$8,067,556
Total Revenue	$487,228	$446,691
Total Expenses	$1,371,265	$871,567
Total Liabilities	$0	—

The foundation maintains a modest annual revenue relative to its asset base, with expenses exceeding revenue in recent years.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,604,155	$8,067,556	$8,488,827
Revenue	$487,228	$446,691	$446,014
Expenses	$1,371,265	$871,567	$1,173,244
Qualifying Distributions	$1,364,265	$864,817	$1,163,244
Net Investment Income	$480,228	$448,396	$439,764
Distributable Amount	$1,497,609	$1,234,877	$1,396,812

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

145 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include NY Botanical Garden ($253,515), Council on Foreign Relations ($253,370), Kaufman Center ($231,575).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Friends of WLRN Miami, FL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$360
Grand Central Atelier Long Island, NY	CHARTIRABLE CONTRIBUTION	$25,000
Kaufman Center New York, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$100,000
NY Botanical Garden New York, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$1,300
ISLAND COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER Vinalhaven, ME	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$15,000
American Association of Advancement Washington, DC	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$100,000
Compassion & Choices Washington, DC	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$1,000
Miami Waterkeeper Coral Gables, FL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$25,000
Kaufman Center NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$231,575
Central Park Conservatory New York, NY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Robert B. Millard – Officer (10 hours/week, no compensation reported)
Bethany Millard – Officer (25 hours/week, no compensation reported)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT B MILLARD	OFFICER	10	—
BETHANY MILLARD	OFFICER	25	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Museums Education Higher education Philanthropy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable fund?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable?

**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 26-27 grants in 2023 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Maximum grant observed: $249,000 • Typical award range: $100–$365,960 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Kaufman Music Center: $247,802 • The Long Now Foundation: $50,000 • Vladimir and Haewon Feltsman Piano Foundation: $25,000 **Total Giving:** • 2023: $845,872 • 2024: $1,371,265 (expenses)

Where does Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Florida, and Massachusetts.

What size grants does Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable award?

In 2024, Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable awarded 22 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $61K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable's EIN?

Robert & Bethany Millard Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3566723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.