Janet L Mills Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Janet L Mills Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $485,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$485,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $340,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221,000 | 5 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $340,000 | 5 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $485,000 | 5 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Janet L Mills Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Janet L Mills Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 4 | $235,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peta | Care for animals | $250,000 |
| Wildcare | Protecting wild life | $150,000 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society (Paws) | Care for animals | $50,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust (Malt) | Farmland protection | $25,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Care for animals | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Mills
- Gail Mills
- Joyce Mills
Questions people ask
Does Janet L Mills Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janet L Mills Foundation give?
$485,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Janet L Mills Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet Mills (Trustee), Gail Mills (Trustee) and Joyce Mills (Trustee).
What does Janet L Mills Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.