THE MACMILLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$23.3M-2% YoY
Grants
151
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
161
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The mission of the MacMillan Family Foundation is to support organizations that help strengthen and enrich our society in three major areas: cancer and medical research, education, and the arts. In addition, through our community grants program, we support local, community-based organizations that provide services and programs to maintain and enhance the health, education, and well-being of the communities where we live and work.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
$23,755,750 contributed in grants during 2023. Largest donation over $5 million to Rutgers University Foundation for cancer research. Focus areas: Arts (central to flourishing society, enhance creativity artistic expression), Cancer/Medical Research (exceptional scientists study causes cures cancer, health equity programs), Education (improve student outcomes under-resourced communities NYC/NJ).
How to Apply
We do not accept unsolicited applications. However, if you would like the MacMillan Family Foundation to consider a program or project that aligns with our goals and current program priorities, you are welcome to submit this brief survey so that we can learn more about your organization and any proposed projects. Surveys reviewed on rolling basis. Previous grantees or those already in communication should reach out to current contact.
Does Not Fund
Due to volume, we are not able to respond to all submissions. We receive many more inquiries and solicited grant proposals than we can fund. Geographic focus appears to be New York City and New Jersey for education programs. No other specific exclusions listed on website.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$23.3M
Grants
151
Median
$50K
States
13
$23.8M
Grants
126
Median
$50K
States
13
$22.1M
Grants
96
Median
$50K
States
13
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$25K
25th Pctile
$148K
75th Pctile
$5.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $148K.
Largest Recent Grants
$5.0M
2024
NEW YORK GENOME CENTER INC
NY · GENERAL PURPOSE
$1.6M
2024
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
NY · GENERAL PURPOSE
$1.1M
2024
INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY
NJ · GENERAL PURPOSE
$1.0M
2024
PRINCETON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOUNDATION
NJ · GENERAL PURPOSE
$1.0M
2024
CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH
GENERAL PURPOSE
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.