The Donna J Macmillan and Cargill Macmillan Jr Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1978256 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$2.2M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
88% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Unrestricted | $1,225,957 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Annual fund | $500,000 |
| Find Food Bank | Indio, CA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission | Indio, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Angel View | Cathedral City, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Chapel Hill Academy | Chanhassen, MN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Martha's Village and Kitchen | Indio, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mccallum Theatre | Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Olive Crest | Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Palm Springs Plaza Theater Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Riverside County Professional Firefighters Benevolent Fund | Moreno Valley, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Cathedral City, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tools for Tomorrow Inc | Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| United Way of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Byfield Community Arts Center | Byfield, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Bluefin Collaborative | Ogunquit, ME | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Grace Church of Eden Prairie | Eden Prairie, MN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Heartbeat at 22 | Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Measure Austin | Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Convention | Jefferson City, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pleroma | Georgetown, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southside Youth Outreach | St Joseph, MO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southside Youth Outreach | St Joseph, MO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Living Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower | Rancho Mirage, CA | Aunt's club | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,233,957 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 8, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202433139349102008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1978256
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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