Mills Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mills Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Skillman, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $222,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $56,000. 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$222,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$56,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $153,000 the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $173,526 | 15 | $3.9 million |
| 2023 | $153,000 | 18 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $222,000 | 16 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Mills Foundation Inc 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 Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $56,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $56,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $56,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $18,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $9,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Charitable Contribution | $56,000 |
| DR Greenway Land Trust Inc | Charitable Contribution | $56,000 |
| Manomet Conservation Services | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Charitable Contribution | $18,000 |
| Smith College | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| OneTree Planted | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Camp Keseem | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Hospital | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Camp Ronald McDonald for Fun Times | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Center for New American Security | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Chatham House Inc | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth M Hardie
- Bradford A Mills
- Barbara M Henagan
- Taybrook Mills
- Michael Peterson
Questions people ask
Does Mills Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mills Foundation Inc give?
$222,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Mills Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth M Hardie (President), Bradford A Mills (Treasurer), Barbara M Henagan (Secretary) and Taybrook Mills (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mills Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and health.