Mills Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mills Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$120,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$901,756
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $148,050 | 6 | $978,714 |
| 2024 | $30,500 | 4 | $988,277 |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 6 | $901,756 |
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 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Starkey Foundation Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago | General support | $10,000 |
| CPS Lives NFP DBA Artists in Public Schools | General support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Northside College Preparatory High School | General support | $2,500 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | General support | $2,500 |
| New York Road Runners Inc | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Mills
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?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Mills Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Mills (Trustee).
What does Mills Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.