About
Built by a Raleigh son who knew the gap firsthand.
The Nate McMillan Foundation exists to empower young men who have experienced fatherlessness — with tools, values, and the mindset to lead lives of purpose.
Mission
What we do
We mentor boys and young men who are growing up without a father at home. Programming covers leadership, social skills, financial literacy, literacy, health, career exposure, and service — with a dedicated circle for the mothers raising them.
The vision is simple: young men who have experienced fatherlessness leave our programs equipped to live healthy, fulfilling lives as they step into manhood.
Wake County Human Services has recognized the foundation for work on the social and emotional competence of children. Since inception, approximately 2,500 partners, donors, boys, and moms have been part of the work.
Impact to date
Numbers we will stand behind
Drawn from the foundation’s public program reporting, including GuideStar and local coverage. Read the 2025 Impact Statement.
In the press
Raleigh has been watching this work.
WRAL has covered the camp at New Life Camp, the Lenovo career visits, Bank of America financial literacy sessions, and Nate’s call to expand reach — including a van to get boys to programming.