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DW McMillan Foundation

Accepts applications Brewton, Alabama · EIN 636044830

DW McMillan Foundation is a private foundation in Brewton, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $220,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.

11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.4 million67$30.6 million
2024$1.3 million64$32.1 million
2025$1.4 million70$36.9 million

How to apply

ContactDaniel W McMillan
PO Box 867, Brewton, AL 36427
Phone or email(251) 867-4881
What to submitProof of need and qualification as poor & needy resident of escambia county, al or fl
RestrictionsGeographical area of escambia county, al or escambia county, fl

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What DW McMillan Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida33$732,000
Alabama37$651,350

Grants paid in 2025

The 40 largest of 70 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$220,000
Department of Human Resources
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$140,000
Brewton Area YMCA
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$100,000
Healthcare Authority
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$70,000
Ronald McDonald House
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$52,000
Health Department
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$40,000
Sacred Heart Hospital
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$37,500
Covenant Alzheimers Services
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$35,000
Community Enabled Inc
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$30,000
Gulf Coast Council Boy Scouts of America
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$30,000
Waterfront Rescue Mission Inc
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$28,000
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$26,000
Brewton Habitat for Humanity
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$25,000
Christian Community Benevolent Fund
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$25,000
Salvation Army
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$22,000
Baptist Healthcare Foundation
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$20,000
Big Brothersbig Sisters of Northwest Florida
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$20,000
Bright Bridge Ministries
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$20,000
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$20,000
Department of Health
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$20,000
Manna Food Bank Inc
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$20,000
University of West Florida Foundation
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$20,000
W3TECH Inc
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$20,000
YMCA of Northwest Florida
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$20,000
Commission-Service Work Program
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$16,000
Arc Gateway
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$15,000
Carlisa Inc
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$15,000
Favor House of Northwest Florida
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$15,000
Studer Community Institute
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$15,000
United Way of Escambia County Florida
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$15,000
Norris Lodge No 301
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$13,000
Brewton Civic League
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$10,000
Franklin Primary Health Center Inc
Mobile, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$10,000
Frederick Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy
Mobile, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$10,000
Greater Brewton Community Foundation
Brewton, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$10,000
Gulf Coast Kids' House
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$10,000
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Inc
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$10,000
Southwest Alabama Behavioral Health
Monroeville, AL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$10,000
Valerie's House
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$10,000
Creative Learning Center
Pensacola, FL
To promote the general welfare of the poor or needy inhabitants of escambia county, alabama and escambia county, florida without regard to race, creed or color.$8,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does DW McMillan Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does DW McMillan Foundation give?

$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs DW McMillan Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Robert R Smith Jr (Trustee), Michael N Hoke III (Trustee), Allison R Sinrod (Trustee) and Daniel W McMillan (Trustee).

What does DW McMillan Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and health.

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