The Mill Foundation
Accepts applications
The Mill Foundation is a private foundation in Loves Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $124,065 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$124,065
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $123,716 the year before.
33% 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 | $123,716 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $124,065 | 18 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Fred Muehlfelder PO Box 16388, Loves Park, IL 61132 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 282-7738 |
| What to submit | Grant application form available on organization's website |
| Deadlines | January 2nd and july 1st of each year. |
| Restrictions | Grants must be compatible with the mission statement of the organization, the applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. The applicants must provide services in the greater rockford area, and they must be able to provide a report on measurable outcomes. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Mill Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $124,065 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Casa of Winnebago County | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Northwest Community Center | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Patriots' Gateway Community Center | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| The Music Academy of Rockford | Social welfare | $9,000 |
| Northwest Christian Community Development | Social welfare | $8,900 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Social welfare | $8,000 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | Social welfare | $8,000 |
| Discovery Center Museum | Social welfare | $8,000 |
| Rockford Barbell | Social welfare | $7,200 |
| Boy Scouts of America-Blackhawk Area Council | Social welfare | $7,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Social welfare | $4,000 |
| Ken-Rock Community Center | Social welfare | $3,600 |
| YMCA of Rock River Valley | Social welfare | $3,000 |
| Rockford Sexual Assault Counsel | Social welfare | $2,500 |
| The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford | Social welfare | $2,500 |
| Carpenter's Place | Social welfare | $2,365 |
Officers and trustees
- Muehlfelder Fred
- Steurer Cassi
- Baudhuin Thomas
- Marshall-Knutson Cheryl A
- Ecklund Carl
- Johnson Scott R
- Rose Thomas L
- Marrs Jeffrey
- Binicewicz Gary
- Povalitis Nick
Questions people ask
Does The Mill Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 2nd and july 1st of each year.
How much does The Mill Foundation give?
$124,065 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Mill Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Muehlfelder Fred (President/Chairman), Steurer Cassi (Vice-President), Baudhuin Thomas (Treasurer) and Marshall-Knutson Cheryl A (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Mill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and arts and culture.