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Alex McMillan Family Foundation at a glance

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Alex McMillan Family Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$95k
Granted FY2025still arriving
6
Grants FY2025still arriving
2
States reached
$30k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
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What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Education$121kInternational$103kHuman Services$97kHealth$94kPhilanthropy$74kArts & Culture$67kReligion$45kCommunity Improvement$27kOther$0
02FY2025 · 6 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k2 grants · $10k
  • $10k–50k4 grants · $85k
$20,000
Median grant
2
States reached
$1.6M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
LOS CABOS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION$30,000
FOUR WINDS$25,000
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION$20,000
THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION$10,000
5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION$5,000
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION$5,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY17–25, $157k) land where the poverty rate runs at 7%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 1% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Its grants skew toward lower-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%LOS CABOS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $5k → 6%FRIENDS OF CASA HOGAR: $2k → 13%LOS CABOS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $3k → 6%LOS CABOS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $30k → 6%LOS CABOS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $25k → 6%LOS CABOS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $20k → 6%LOS CABOS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $15k → 6%CHILD CARE RESOURCES: $5k → 9%RYTHER: $10k → 9%RYTHER: $7k → 9%RYTHER: $5k → 9%RYTHER: $3k → 9%RESCUE FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL: $10k → 9%RESCUE FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL: $5k → 9%YOUTHCARE: $5k → 9%YOUTHCARE: $5k → 9%YOUTH CARE: $3k → 9%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

WA
MN
WI
MI
NY
NV
CA
MD
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

74%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$638k · 25 repeat orgs$224k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +46% since the first grant, against +11% for those funded once.

25 repeat relationships: 6 still active in FY2025, 19 since wound down.

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

25
28

Total granted

$638k
$224k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+46%
+11%

Still filing today

68%
54%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 100% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $0 went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

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Human ServicesInternationalEducationHealthEmploymentArts & CultureOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • LC
    Los Cabos Children's Foundation
    6× · 2018–2025 · $98k · revenue +50%
  • UO
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION
    4× · 2017–2025 · $56k · revenue +46%
  • AI
    AGROS INTERNATIONAL
    5× · 2019–2024 · $50k · revenue +233%

Funded once

  • UO
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
    one grant, 2023 · $25k
  • UO
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - UW TERMED PROFESSORSHIP
    one grant, 2024 · $25k
  • UO
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (UW SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP)
    one grant, 2022 · $20k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
International Center for Research On Women

The international center for research for women (icrw) is a global research institute, with a mission to advance rights and opportunities for women, girls, and structurally excluded populations with actionable evidence and solutions.

International
2
School's Out Washington

School's out washington (sowa) drives positive systemic change so that all washington's children and youth, particularly those furthest from justice, have access to a robust ecosystem of high-quality expanded learning programs.

Youth Development
3
Fsc I&P

Fsc i&p promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests. this mission aligns with the forest stewardship council (fsc), its network of offices, and other organizations.…

Philanthropy
4
University Cooperative School

We take a joyful, community-oriented approach to raising engaged citizens, deep learners, and brave adventurers with the skills, creativity, and heart needed to better the world.

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5
Nexus Youth and Families

Restoring hope, building futures, and strengthening our communities through programs with youth, young adults and families. we support the behavioral health of at-risk and in-crisis youth across the greater south king county area. we take…

Human Services
6
Actionaid Usa

Actionaid is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice. actionaid usa is the u.s. branch of actionaid international, which works in…

Social Science
7
Seattle Biomedical Research Institute

We conduct fundamental infectious disease research to generate critical new knowledge about pathogens and their interactions with see schedule o for continuationhumans to enable the discovery and development of novel interventions,…

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8
Life Science Washington

Life science washington is a non-profit trade and professional association dedicated to promoting innovation and responsible growth in the life sciences and biomedical industries in the state of washington. promotion and education are…

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9
World Coffee Research

World coffee research unites the global coffee industry to drive science-based agricultural solutions to urgently secure a diverse and sustainable supply of quality coffee today and for generations to come. our mission is to grow, protect,…

International
10
Lutheran Community Services Northwest

LCSNW partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. LCSNW provides a wide variety of social services in Oregon, Washington and Idaho and serves people of all ages, cultures and faiths.

Human Services
11
Western Rivers Conservancy

Western rivers conservancy's mission is to protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western united states. continued on schedule o.we acquire land to conserve critical habitat, provide public access for compatible use and enjoyment, and…

Environment
12
Asociacion Interamericana Para La Defensa Del Ambiente

To strenghten people's ability to guarantee their individual and collective right to a healthy environment, via the development, implementation, and effective enforcement of national and international law.

Crime & Legal
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Agros International; the most unlike its peers is Family of God Ministries. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

33 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 33 of the 53 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
7
Early backer (in before they grew)
32/33
Grantees still filing
20/33
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

SEATTLES UNION GOSPEL MISSION: $45,000 · OtherSEATTLES UNION GOSPEL MISSIONMATT TALBOT CENTER: $40,000 · OtherMATT TALBOT CENTERUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON: $25,000 · OtherUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONATLAS FREE (FKA RESCUE FREEDOM): $25,000 · OtherATLAS FREE (FKA RESCUE FREEDOM)UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - UW TERMED PROFESSORSHIP: $25,000 · OtherUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - UW TERMED PROFESSORSHIPTHE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION: $20,000 · OtherUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (UW SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP): $20,000 · OtherUW MEDICINENORTHWEST: $20,000 · OtherUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - UW FOUNDATION-ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH FUND: $20,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipient: $20,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipient: $20,000 · OtherNORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT: $16,000 · OtherLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION: $15,000 · OtherCATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CATHOLIC HOUSING SVCS (MATT TALBOT CENTER): $15,000 · OtherFUSAVI: $15,000 · OtherRURAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE: $14,500 · Other+12 more: $64,500 · Other+12 moreLos Cabos Children's Foundation: $98,000 · Human ServicesLos Cabos Children's Fo…RESCUE- FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL: $30,000 · Human ServicesRESCUE- FREEDOM INTERNA…RYTHER: $24,500 · Human ServicesRYTHERYOUTHCARE: $12,500 · Human ServicesYOUTHCARE+4 more: $14,000 · Human Services+4 moreAGROS INTERNATIONAL: $50,000 · InternationalAGROS INTERN…BAJA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $17,000 · InternationalBAJA COMMUNI…PORTAL FOR INVESTMENT IN THE LATIN AMERICAN SOCIAL SECTOR: $15,000 · InternationalPORTAL FOR I…Earthcorps: $12,700 · InternationalEarthcorps+1 more: $3,000 · InternationalUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION: $56,449 · EducationUNIVERSIT…VILLA ACADEMY: $7,000 · EducationVILLA ACA…RAINIER SCHOLARS: $5,000 · EducationRAINIER S…Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation: $2,700 · EducationJubilee REACH: $2,500 · EducationFOUR WINDS: $46,000 · Recreation & Sports5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION: $20,000 · Arts & CultureWASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB FOUNDATION: $5,000 · Arts & CultureRIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER: $10,000 · HealthHYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION: $6,000 · HealthPANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC: $2,000 · HealthBLOODWORKS: $2,000 · Health
Other$420,000Human Services$179,000International$97,700Education$73,649Recreation & Sports$46,000Arts & Culture$25,000Health$20,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetLos Cabos Children's Foundation: $98,000 over 6y, 0.9% of budgetUNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION: $56,449 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetAGROS INTERNATIONAL: $50,000 over 5y, 0.3% of budgetFOUR WINDS: $46,000 over 6y, 0.6% of budgetRESCUE- FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL: $30,000 over 5y, 0.3% of budgetRYTHER: $24,500 over 4y, 0.1% of budget5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION: $20,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetBAJA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $17,000 over 2y, 2.0% of budgetNORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT: $16,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetRURAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE: $14,500 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetEarthcorps: $12,700 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetYOUTHCARE: $12,500 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetRIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER: $10,000 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetFARESTART: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFAMILY OF GOD MINISTRIES: $7,000 over 2y, 8.2% of budgetVILLA ACADEMY: $7,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetHYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION: $6,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetRAINIER SCHOLARS: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetBrightspark Early Learning Services: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB FOUNDATION: $5,000 over 1y, 1.5% of budgetMARY'S PLACE SEATTLE: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetInternational Rescue Committee INC: $3,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNORTHWEST CENTER: $3,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation: $2,700 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetPANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBLOODWORKS: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetLeadership Development DBA Centered: $2,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetFRIENDS OF CASA HOGAR: $2,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetTREEHOUSE: $1,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds Los Cabos Children's Foundation ↗
  • Who funds UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds AGROS INTERNATIONAL ↗
  • Who funds FOUR WINDS ↗
  • Who funds RESCUE- FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL ↗
  • Who funds RYTHER ↗
  • Who funds UW MEDICINENORTHWEST ↗
  • Who funds 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ASSOCIATION ↗
  • Who funds BAJA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT ↗
  • Who funds PORTAL FOR INVESTMENT IN THE LATIN AMERICAN SOCIAL SECTOR ↗
  • Who funds RURAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE ↗
  • Who funds Earthcorps ↗
  • Who funds YOUTHCARE ↗
  • Who funds RIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER ↗
  • Who funds FARESTART ↗
  • Who funds FAMILY OF GOD MINISTRIES ↗
  • Who funds VILLA ACADEMY ↗
  • Who funds HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOCIATION ↗
  • Who funds RAINIER SCHOLARS ↗
  • Who funds Brightspark Early Learning Services ↗
  • Who funds WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB FOUNDATION ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Seattle FoundationPuget Sound Energy Fo…Morgan Stanley Global…United Way of King Co…M J Murdock Charitabl…Gs Donor Advised Phil…The Norcliffe Foundat…The Foster FoundationThe Ayco Charitable F…Real Progress Foundat…Employees Community F…Moccasin Lake Foundat…
Seattle FoundationWA28.2× affinity13 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Seattle Foundation · Puget Sound Energy Foundation · Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · United Way of King County · M J Murdock Charitable Trust · Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc · The Norcliffe Foundation · The Foster Foundation · The Ayco Charitable Foundation · Real Progress Foundation · Employees Community Fund of Boeing-Puget Sound · Moccasin Lake Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Alex McMillan Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Alex McMillan Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%1%3%6%10%funder's share of their income ↑0%13%25%38%50%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    1get no government money at all
    5report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–50%
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 53 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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