The Millstreet Foundation Inc
The Millstreet Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Menlo Park, California. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $549,418 to charitable organizations, including organizations working on Israel-Palestine dialogue and education, civil rights, economic development, media, and social justice.
The Millstreet Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Millstreet Foundation Inc gave $549K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in District of Columbia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $549,418
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,785
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $9,125,794
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Millstreet 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: 1100 Alma Street 210, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (408) 293-3004
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Millstreet Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Just Vision ($167K). Together the top 10 received $532K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 61 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (51%), California (40%), and New York (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Millstreet Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $344K (2020) to $549K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $549K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Just Vision Washington, DC | Help israelis and palestinians pursing freedom, dignity and equity for all | $166,668 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | To Support the Needs of the Stanford Community | $107,500 |
| J Street Education Fund Washington, DC | To advocate for nonpartisan education & advocacy on important national issues | $60,000 |
| Telos Group Inc Washington, DC | Help leaders engage the israel and palestine communities and conflict resolution | $52,500 |
| ACLU Foundation San Francisco, CA | Help Protect Everyone's Rights | $40,000 |
| Accion Opportunity Fund San Jose, CA | To assist in building world class microfinance institutions, enhance economic development and individuals' self sufficiency | $30,000 |
| American Friends of the Parents Circle New York, NY | To work toward an end to violence and achieving political agreement | $25,000 |
| Encounter New York, NY | Non-partisan educational organization cultivating informed and constructive leadership on israeli-palestinian conflict | $22,500 |
| Kqed San Francisco, CA | Television, radio, digital media and education service to provide citizens with knowledge, convene community dialogue, and bring arts to everyone | $15,000 |
| Forward Global San Francisco, CA | Shape the future of giving as a global community activating resources to maximize social impact | $13,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,125,794 | $512,517 | $566,187 | $549,418 | 12 | $549,418 | $500,156 | $532,670 |
| 2024 | $9,179,464 | $331,263 | $489,406 | $481,500 | 12 | $481,500 | $327,278 | $496,218 |
| 2023 | $9,337,607 | $43,373 | $380,515 | $362,000 | 12 | $362,000 | $156,068 | $426,222 |
| 2022 | $9,674,749 | $265,365 | $567,404 | $423,500 | 8 | $423,500 | $114,140 | $419,424 |
| 2021 | $9,976,788 | $5,634,530 | $490,341 | $428,000 | 17 | $428,000 | $5,201,958 | $381,474 |
| 2020 | $4,832,599 | $511,296 | $422,250 | $344,100 | 14 | — | $290,387 | $336,389 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Millstreet Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $533K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Just Vision describes its work as educating the public about Israel-Palestine through nonpartisan storytelling and audience engagement. J Street Education Fund says it provides education about the need for bold American leadership toward a peaceful, viable, and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Accion Opportunity Fund describes work to expand financial inclusion and financial health through access to credit, training, and mentoring.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes KQED’s community-supported media and educational services, Women Donors Network’s efforts to advance justice and equity through philanthropy and women’s leadership, and NEO Philanthropy’s infrastructure and capacity-building support for nonprofit leaders and social justice movements.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $549,418. Grants ranged from $5,250 to $166,668, with a median grant of $27,500.
The largest 2025 grants included $166,668 to Just Vision, $107,500 to Stanford University, $60,000 to J Street Education Fund, $52,500 to Telos Group, and $40,000 to ACLU Foundation. Other grants included $30,000 to Accion Opportunity Fund, $25,000 to American Friends of the Parents Circle, $22,500 to Encounter, $15,000 to KQED, $13,000 to Forward Global, $12,000 to Women Donors Network, and $5,250 to NEO Philanthropy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deirdre Hegarty as CEO and William L McClure as Secretary/CFO.
The Millstreet Foundation Inc is led by Deirdre Hegarty, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deirdre Hegarty
CEO
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William L. McClure
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Hegarty (2020) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Millstreet Foundation Inc
How much does The Millstreet Foundation Inc give each year?
The Millstreet Foundation Inc gave $549K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $482K across 12 grants.
What is The Millstreet Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Millstreet Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $45,785, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Millstreet Foundation Inc give grants?
The Millstreet Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (40%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Millstreet Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Millstreet Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Millstreet Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Millstreet Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Just Vision ($166,668), Stanford University ($107,500) and J Street Education Fund ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Millstreet Foundation Inc?
The Millstreet Foundation Inc reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $549K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $533K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Millstreet Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Just Vision describes its work as educating the public about Israel-Palestine through nonpartisan storytelling and audience engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Millstreet 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 Millstreet Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Millstreet Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1826618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Millstreet 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 September 2026.
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 March 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Millstreet Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-millstreet-foundation-inc-morg_b285ffd03d9b43b298a93a65d566f8d2
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