The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc
The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 151 grants totaling $23,288,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in genomic research, healthcare, education, the arts, and community philanthropy.
The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc gave $23.3M across 151 grants in 2024 (avg $154K), mostly in New York. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,288,500
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 151
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $154,228
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $554,904,342
- +17.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (49 of 151, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% 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 Macmillan Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Corient Tax - PO Box 1510, New York, NY 10150
Phone: (212) 583-6001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Genome Center Inc ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $12.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
500 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 254 grants of 500 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 20% to recipients in New Jersey. The reported shares also included 3% to Pennsylvania and 1% to North Carolina; 4% was assigned to an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 151 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 49 of 151 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $117K; repeat grants $172K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 $11.4M (2020) to $23.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 151 grants totaling $23.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Genome Center Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,600,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Study Princeton, NJ | General Purpose | $1,075,000 |
| Princeton Healthcare System Foundation Plainsboro, NJ | General Purpose | $1,025,000 |
| Canadian Institute for Advanced Research | General Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $575,000 |
| Center for Supportive Schools Princeton, NJ | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Foundation for Educational Administration Monroe TWP, NJ | General Purpose | $337,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Purpose | $325,000 |
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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 | $554,904,342 | $113,765,590 | $31,318,999 | $23,288,500 | 151 | $24,324,377 | $40,072,001 | $27,584,314 |
| 2023 | $473,573,312 | $82,578,488 | $30,449,695 | $23,755,750 | 126 | $24,650,504 | $12,731,240 | $23,983,741 |
| 2022 | $422,513,561 | $86,191,966 | $27,951,836 | $22,100,810 | 96 | $22,675,436 | $15,230,345 | $21,582,540 |
| 2021 | $364,225,478 | $71,962,610 | $20,325,600 | $16,222,000 | 64 | $16,497,380 | $24,683,994 | $20,145,915 |
| 2020 | $313,323,783 | $55,336,840 | $14,995,880 | $11,411,500 | 63 | — | $7,674,346 | $15,250,116 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions include genomic research, theoretical research and intellectual inquiry, healthcare, school improvement, education administration, university education and research, classical ballet training, and community philanthropy.
For example, the New York Genome Center says it operates a genomic research center focused on understanding the genetic basis of disease. The Center for Supportive Schools says it works with schools to develop student leadership, support teacher collaboration, and engage school communities. The School of American Ballet says its mission is to train students for professional careers in classical ballet.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 151 grants totaling $23,288,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $5,000,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Its largest reported grants included $5,000,000 to New York Genome Center Inc.; $1,600,000 to Columbia University; $1,075,000 to the Institute for Advanced Study; $1,025,000 to Princeton Healthcare System Foundation; and $1,000,000 each to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research and The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research.
Other reported grants included $575,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation; $500,000 to Center for Supportive Schools; $337,000 to Foundation for Educational Administration; and $325,000 each to Central Park Conservancy, Princeton Area Community Foundation, and Rutgers University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Duncan Macmillan as chairman, Nancy Macmillan as president and treasurer, Kevin Macmillan as secretary, and Alissa Macmillan as director.
The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc is led by Nancy Macmillan, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Macmillan
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duncan Macmillan
Chairman
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alissa Macmillan
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Macmillan
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Alissa Macmillan Co Geller Adv (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Duncan Macmillan Co Geller Adv (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Kevin Macmillan Co Geller Adv (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Nancy Macmillan Co Geller Adv (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer
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 Macmillan Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc gave $23.3M across 151 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23.8M across 126 grants.
What is The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $154,228, across 151 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc that year got $117K on average.
Where does The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (76 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), Princeton, NJ (10 grants) and Trenton, NJ (7 grants).
Does The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (151 of 151) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New York Genome Center Inc ($5,000,000), Columbia University ($1,600,000) and Institute for Advanced Study ($1,075,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc?
The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc reported $554.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27.6M (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 The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1286405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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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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