Quick Summary
Name: Robert B McMillen Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $307,726 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not specified |
| Average Grant | ~$18,000 |
| Application Method | Rolling (Letter of Introduction due July 31) |
Contact Details
Address: 115 E 4th Ave, Suite 229, Ellensburg, WA 98926-3123
Phone: (425) 313-5711
Website: mcmillenfoundation.org
Application Portal: mcmillenfoundation.smapply.io
Geographic Focus
- Washington State (primary focus for arts)
- Arizona
- Alaska (university education)
Funding Priorities
- Medical Research (50% of funding): Cardiology, lipids, and organ transplant research, with preference for programs benefiting children
- Arts (25%): Supporting working artists and arts as economic driver; organizations in Washington creating community through art and creativity
- Education (25%): University and college level education in Washington and Alaska
- Social Enhancement: Organizations with annual budgets under $500,000, including Goodwill, Salvation Army, United Way
MAC Reverse Scholarship Program: Individual visual artists (opens early 2026)
What They Don't Fund
Target organizations with annual budgets of $500,000 or less (preference for smaller "underdog" charities)
Application Method
Process varies by applicant type:
- New applicants or organizations that haven't received grants in 2+ years: Complete Letter of Introduction form by July 31
- Returning grantees: Complete full grant application when re-invited
- All applications through online portal at mcmillenfoundation.smapply.io
- One grant cycle per year
Foundation has shifted strategy to make "fewer grants worth larger amounts"
References
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