The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Excelsior, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,960 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,960
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $79,410 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,310 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $79,410 | 24 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $63,960 | 18 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family 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 The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 3 | $30,000 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $27,310 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $400 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Operations | $10,000 |
| Lions Ink | North minneapolis community support | $10,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Sheila business school | $10,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Brian engineering school | $10,000 |
| Bryces Blessings the Bryce Borca Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Community for the Commons | Park conservancy | $5,000 |
| Bountiful Basket Food Shelf | Food shelf | $2,500 |
| Open Hands Foundation | Teen homelessness | $2,500 |
| The Sunshine Stop | Youth disabilitity organization's operations | $2,500 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association | Lake conservation | $1,500 |
| Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby | Operations | $1,500 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits | Youth disabilitity organization's operations | $1,000 |
| Excelsior United Methodist Church | Food shelf | $1,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Cancer research | $500 |
| Grapevine Giving Foundation | Operations | $400 |
| Kenwood Elementary PTA | Operations | $250 |
| Mt Carmel High School Music Foundation | Operations | $250 |
| TPT Twin Cities PBS | Public programming | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila McMillan
- Brian McMillan
Questions people ask
Does The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation give?
$63,960 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila McMillan (Trustee) and Brian McMillan (Trustee).
What does The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.