Mills Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mills Family Foundation is a private foundation in Elk, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$24,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$319,431
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $24,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,000 | 25 | $355,552 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 21 | $319,431 |
How to apply
Mills Family 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 Mills Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | $16,000 |
| California | 10 | $4,250 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,250 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Oregon | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vipassana Coummunity Foundation | General use | $15,000 |
| Pariyatti | General use | $1,000 |
| ALS Foundation | General use | $500 |
| Alzheimers Research | General use | $500 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America | General use | $500 |
| Project Open Hand | General use | $500 |
| Marin Area Land Trust | General use | $500 |
| UCSF Foundation | General use | $500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General use | $500 |
| Berkeley Humane Society | General use | $500 |
| Pets Lifeline Animal Shelter | General use | $500 |
| Thousand Currents | General use | $500 |
| DRS for Social Responsibility | General use | $500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General use | $500 |
| MDP Foundationst Martin de Porres | General use | $500 |
| Yosemite Foundation | General use | $250 |
| SFGH Foundation | General use | $250 |
| Government Accountability | General use | $250 |
| Peer | General use | $250 |
| Fseee | General use | $250 |
| Ca State Parks Foundation | General use | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Parker Mills
- Laura Mills
- Robert Mills
- Charmaine Kyle
Questions people ask
Does Mills Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mills Family Foundation give?
$24,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Mills Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Parker Mills (President), Laura Mills (Treasurer), Robert Mills (Director) and Charmaine Kyle (Director).
What does Mills Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and health.