The Brian and Sheila Mcmillan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyExcelsior, Minnesota · EIN 82-1403154 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$64K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Lions Ink | Minneapolis, MN | North minneapolis community support | $10,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | Sheila business school | $10,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | Brian engineering school | $10,000 |
| Bryces Blessings the Bryce Borca Foundation | Northlake, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Community for the Commons | Excelsior, MN | Park conservancy | $5,000 |
| Bountiful Basket Food Shelf | Chaska, MN | Food shelf | $2,500 |
| Open Hands Foundation | Excelsior, MN | Teen homelessness | $2,500 |
| The Sunshine Stop | Excelsior, MN | Youth disabilitity organization's operations | $2,500 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association | Excelsior, MN | Lake conservation | $1,500 |
| Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby | Excelsior, MN | Operations | $1,500 |
| Beer City Dog Biscuits | Grand Rapids, MI | Youth disabilitity organization's operations | $1,000 |
| Excelsior United Methodist Church | Excelsior, MN | Food shelf | $1,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Cancer research | $500 |
| Grapevine Giving Foundation | New York, NY | Operations | $400 |
| Kenwood Elementary PTA | Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $250 |
| Mt Carmel High School Music Foundation | San Diego, CA | Operations | $250 |
| Tpt Twin Cities Pbs | St Paul, MN | Public programming | $60 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,960 | 18 |
| 2024 | $79,410 | 24 |
| 2023 | $50,310 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1403154
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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