The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family
The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $7,069 to organizations in several states.
The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family at a glance
In short: The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family gave $7K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $589.083), mostly in Texas. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,069
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $589
- -47.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $238
- Total assets
- $144,365
- +121.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (72% 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 The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter to Mary M Whiteside. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary M Whiteside
Mailing address: 3626 Armstrong Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 520-6561
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Stewpot Alliance of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Texas (72% of grant dollars), Oklahoma (14%), North Carolina (7%), New York (4%), and Virginia (2%). The listed grant recipients also include one organization in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $339; repeat grants $939. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $225 repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $7K (2022) to $14K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Stewpot Alliance of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Dallas, TX | General | $2,213 |
| La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Dallas, TX | General | $1,984 |
| St Elijah Orthodox Christian Church Oklahoma Cuty, OK | General | $1,000 |
| West Market Street United Methodist Church Greensboro, NC | General | $515 |
| St Paul's on the Plains Episcopal Church Lubbock, TX | General | $250 |
| ACLU New York, NY | General | $250 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | General | $225 |
| Parkinson Voice Project Richardson, TX | General | $208 |
| Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | General | $150 |
| Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Dallas, TX | General | $124 |
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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 | $144,365 | $94,782 | $12,405 | $7,069 | 12 | $7,069 | $93,946 | $5,603 |
| 2023 | $65,105 | $9,954 | $7,934 | $7,774 | 7 | $7,774 | $9,954 | $6,445 |
| 2022 | $67,566 | $3,203 | $9,097 | $6,628 | 16 | $6,628 | $3,203 | $13,130 |
| 2021 | $73,460 | $2,579 | $6,708 | $6,695 | 14 | $6,695 | $2,579 | $14,768 |
| 2020 | $54,163 | $4,277 | $15,124 | $13,727 | 15 | — | $3,477 | $10,943 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family reported a distributable amount of $6K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Inc. says its mission includes preserving, protecting, and promoting the historic culture, aesthetic attributes, and traditions of Highland Park and University Park, Texas. Parkinson Voice Project Inc. says it helps people with Parkinson’s and related disorders regain and retain their speech and swallowing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $7,069. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $2,213, with a median of $238. The largest grants were $2,213 to The Stewpot Alliance of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas and $1,984 to La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas; both were listed for general purposes. Other grants included $1,000 to St Elijah Orthodox Christian Church and $515 to West Market Street United Methodist Church, also for general purposes.
The filing lists a letter as the application material, names Mary M Whiteside as the contact, and states that there are no deadlines or restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary M Whiteside as president/treasurer, James Henry Whiteside as vice president, and Mary Jane Whiteside Hanna as secretary.
The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family is led by Mary M. Whiteside, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary M. Whiteside
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Henry Whiteside
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Whiteside Hanna
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family
How much does The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family give each year?
The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family gave $7K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 7 grants.
What is The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family's typical grant size?
The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family's median grant in 2024 was $238, and its average grant was $589, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family that year got $339 on average.
Where does The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family give grants?
The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family gives mostly in Texas: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (14%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants).
Does The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family's largest grantees?
The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Stewpot Alliance of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas ($2,213), La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas ($1,984) and St Elijah Orthodox Christian Church ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family?
The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family reported $144K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family?
Submit a letter to Mary M Whiteside. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family's EIN?
The Kathrine M & James H Milam Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2738414. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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