The Betty Millard Foundation
The Betty Millard Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $118K. Net investment income was $118K.
The Betty Millard Foundation at a glance
In short: The Betty Millard Foundation gave $118K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,000
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,111
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,079,779
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Betty Millard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nature Conservancy ($45K). Together the top 8 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 78 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Betty Millard Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 170% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2023) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | CCNet Endowment fund | $45,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project USA Inc Carmel, IN | Elephant Protection Initiative | $30,000 |
| Accelerate Change Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation Monterey, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Georgia Project Incorporated Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project USA Inc Carmel, IN | Northern Rangelands fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Inc Watsonville, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Alliance South Lake Tahoe, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,079,779 | $134,871 | $142,072 | $118,000 | 9 | $129,222 | $118,008 | $75,801 |
| 2023 | $1,086,980 | $32,371 | $133,392 | $102,500 | 7 | $113,353 | $20,648 | $71,477 |
| 2022 | $1,188,001 | $462,473 | $1,586,427 | $1,545,056 | 11 | $1,561,166 | $439,970 | $144,642 |
| 2021 | $2,274,955 | $199,477 | $197,346 | $146,060 | 18 | $164,121 | $171,872 | $163,310 |
| 2020 | $2,272,824 | $440,279 | $251,633 | $200,750 | 33 | — | $409,300 | $141,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Betty Millard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Betty Millard Foundation is led by Olivia Millard, Director, President & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Olivia Millard
Director, President & Secretary
Co- President & Director → Director, Co- President, President & Secretary, 2022
Director, Co- President, President & Secretary → Director, President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lisa Springer (2020–2022) — Director, Secretary & Co- President
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 The Betty Millard Foundation
How much does The Betty Millard Foundation give each year?
The Betty Millard Foundation gave $118K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $103K across 7 grants.
What is The Betty Millard Foundation's typical grant size?
The Betty Millard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,111, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Betty Millard Foundation give grants?
The Betty Millard Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (30%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Carmel, IN (2 grants).
Does The Betty Millard Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Betty Millard Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Betty Millard Foundation's largest grantees?
The Betty Millard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nature Conservancy ($45,000), Mara Elephant Project USA Inc ($35,000 across 2 grants) and Accelerate Change Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Betty Millard Foundation?
The Betty Millard Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Betty Millard Foundation?
The Betty Millard Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Wilmington, DE. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Betty Millard Foundation's EIN?
The Betty Millard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4165383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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