Mills Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mills Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $47,500. 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$139,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$47,500
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $138,250 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 | $125,500 | 30 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $138,250 | 16 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $139,000 | 18 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Mills Family Charitable 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 Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $66,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $47,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County Inc | Unrestricted | $47,500 |
| Grace Place | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Collier County Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Youth Haven Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Collier County Inc | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Collier Resource Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Northwestern University School of Education | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Stanford University School of Education | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Washington University | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Angelsgrace Hospice | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Charities | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas W Mills
- Virginia L Mills
Questions people ask
Does Mills Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mills Family Charitable Foundation give?
$139,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Mills Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas W Mills (Trustee) and Virginia L Mills (Trustee).
What does Mills Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.