Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.4 million | 53 | $19.8 million |
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 45 | $20.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 45 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 17 | $532,750 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $450 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | The harvest roman countryside - oil on canvas | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | Hobe sound project | $250,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | Housing | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | Annual giving | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | 2024 gala support | $25,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Minnesota | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Providence Academy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Springboard for the Arts | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | Merry & bright | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theater | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Midway Contemporary Art | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Hope Farm School | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Loggerhead Marine Center | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| University of Notre Dame | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Computer Innovations for Today's Youth | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hobe Sound Nature Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Animal Humane Society | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Walker Art Center | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Audobon Chapter of Minneapolis | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Baldwin School | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Raptor Center | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Saint John's University | Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Nivin S Macmillan
- Steven A Hornig
- Michella L Johnson
- Sarah C Schaeffer
Questions people ask
Does Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nivin S Macmillan (President), Steven A Hornig (Secretary), Michella L Johnson (Director) and Sarah C Schaeffer (Treasurer).
What does Nivin and Duncan Macmillan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and environment and conservation.