The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation
THE DONNA J MACMILLAN AND CARGILL was a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation liquidated on December 19, 2023; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation gave $2.2M across 27 grants in 2023 (avg $83K), mostly in California. 31% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,233,957
- +23.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $82,739
- -8.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2023)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported on its final filing; the foundation liquidated in 2023.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5628, Minneapolis, MN 55440-5628
Phone: (952) 674-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Eisenhower Health Foundation ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 90 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 2% to Minnesota, and 1% each to Massachusetts, Texas, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $162K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 65% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−6%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $2.4M (2020). In 2023 it made 27 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | Unrestricted | $1,225,957 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | Annual Fund | $500,000 |
| Find Food Bank Indio, CA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Indio, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Angel View Cathedral City, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Chapel Hill Academy Chanhassen, MN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Martha's Village and Kitchen Indio, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Olive Crest Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $27,540 | $2,253,201 | $2,233,957 | 27 | $2,245,239 | $25,077 | $37,045 |
| 2022 | $2,225,661 | $32,515 | $1,907,547 | $1,805,000 | 20 | $1,808,303 | — | $137,800 |
| 2021 | $4,100,693 | $234,560 | $1,699,899 | $1,660,000 | 26 | $1,662,836 | $161,681 | $238,191 |
| 2020 | $5,566,032 | $225,762 | $2,471,499 | $2,378,000 | 17 | — | $128,686 | $304,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Palm Springs Art Museum describes its mission as creating transformative experiences that expand understanding of ourselves and the world. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission says it serves people in need through food, shelter, clothing, and spiritual recovery. Tools for Tomorrow describes a free after-school art literacy program for children in the Coachella Valley. Angel View says it helps children and adults with disabilities reach their maximum potential.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $2,233,957. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,225,957, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants were $1,225,957 to Eisenhower Health Foundation for unrestricted support and $500,000 to Palm Springs Art Museum for its annual fund. Other reported grants included $75,000 to Find Food Bank and $50,000 to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, both for unrestricted support. Additional $25,000 grants included awards to Angel View, Chapel Hill Academy, Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Olive Crest, and other organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Robert J Theiler and Donna J MacMillan as trustees.
The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Donna J. Macmillan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Theiler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation
How much does The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation gave $2.2M across 27 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.8M across 20 grants.
What is The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $25,000, and its average grant was $82,739, across 27 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation that year got $162K on average.
Where does The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (7 grants), Indio, CA (3 grants), Rancho Mirage, CA (2 grants) and Palm Springs, CA (2 grants).
Does The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Eisenhower Health Foundation ($1,225,957), Palm Springs Art Museum ($500,000) and Find Food Bank ($75,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Palm Springs Art Museum describes its mission as creating transformative experiences that expand understanding of ourselves and the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1978256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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