Mills Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mills Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $581,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$581,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$973,868
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $530,750 the year before.
70% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $268,300 | 28 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $530,750 | 27 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $581,000 | 27 | $973,868 |
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 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $290,000 |
| Illinois | 9 | $180,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $66,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isgap - Breaking Through | General funding | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | General funding | $40,000 |
| John Howard Association | General funding | $35,000 |
| Zacharias Center | General funding | $33,000 |
| Our Place of New Trier Township | General funding | $30,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | General funding | $25,000 |
| Northwestern University | General funding | $25,000 |
| Citizenship Counts | General funding | $15,000 |
| Paideia US | General funding | $15,000 |
| Sga Youth and Family Services Donation | Scholarship & guidance | $15,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | General funding | $10,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | General funding | $10,000 |
| Chicago Youth Programs | General funding | $10,000 |
| Frenchman's Creek Charities Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General funding | $10,000 |
| International Documentary Association | General funding | $10,000 |
| Israel Tennis Center Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General funding | $5,000 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| Sterling Donor Advised Fund (Endo Collective) | General funding | $3,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center | General funding | $2,500 |
| Osa Conservation | General funding | $2,500 |
| Furry Friends Humane Inc | General funding | $2,000 |
| Insight Through Education | General funding | $2,000 |
| Loyola Academy | General funding | $2,000 |
| Peace House | General funding | $2,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policies | General funding | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan M 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?
$581,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mills Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan M Mills (Trustee).
What does Mills Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.