Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$18.3 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.2 million | 81 | $11.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 141 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 44 | $18.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Website Portal Wwwmillikencom 920 Milliken Road M-115, Spartanburg, SC 29303 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 503-1681 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted through website portal |
| Deadlines | December 31 |
| Restrictions | IRS recognized 501(c)(3), funds must be used to support organization's work |
What Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 21 | $2.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $191,643 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $111,800 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,650 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Converse University Milliken Center for the Arts | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General operating support | $853,073 |
| The Recycling Partnership | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Scholarship America | General operating support | $190,643 |
| Onespartanburg Inc Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| NC State University | General operating support | $100,000 |
| University of South Carolina | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Spartanburg Academic Movement | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Wofford College | General operating support | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General operating support | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Amikids White Pines | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Cherokee County Meals on Wheels | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Miracle League of Union County | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Presbyterian College | General operating support | $3,000 |
| The United Way of the Piedmont | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Upstate Family Resource Center | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | General operating support | $2,650 |
| Brevard College | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Charleston Southern University | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Indiana University | General operating support | $2,500 |
| NC State University- Wilson College | General operating support | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Woodward Academy | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Spartanburg Day School | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | General operating support | $1,500 |
| St Nicholas Catholic School | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Etv Endowment of SC | General operating support | $1,272 |
| St Cloud State University | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Linsly School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Benedict College | General operating support | $500 |
| Brown University | General operating support | $500 |
| Erskine College | General operating support | $500 |
| Furman University | General operating support | $500 |
| Greensboro College | General operating support | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Academy | General operating support | $280 |
| St Mary's School | General operating support | $250 |
| Washignton University | General operating support | $250 |
| Derby Academy | General operating support | $200 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General operating support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Halsey Cook Jr
- Greg Liening
- J Randolph Richeson
- David Smart
- Zach Rubin
- Natalie Dunham
- Kasel Knight
- Bethany Smith
- Danna Vetter
Questions people ask
Does Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.
How much does Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Halsey Cook Jr (President/Director), Greg Liening (Vice President (As of 1/4/2025)), J Randolph Richeson (Vice President (Thru 1/4/2025)) and David Smart (Vice President/Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.