The Mills Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Mills Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Yonkers, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$190,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $153,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $111,000 | 35 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $153,000 | 44 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $190,000 | 43 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
The Mills Family 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 The Mills Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $101,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $33,500 |
| California | 4 | $15,500 |
| Maryland | 4 | $13,000 |
| Texas | 8 | $12,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sidwell Friends Fund | Educational | $25,000 |
| Van Cortlandt Park Alliance | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Montgomery College Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Arena Stage | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Glimmer Childhood Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Afya Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Raices | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mt Sinai Health System | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wave Hill | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gucker Campership Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Riverdale Neighborhood House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Washington Baltimore Center For Psychoanalysis | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Duke Ellington School for the Arts | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Greater DC Diaper Bank | Charitable | $2,500 |
| New York Live Arts | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Alima | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bread for the City | Charitable | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Marsha P Johnson Institute | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Heal Palestine | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Arhoolie Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Untermeyer Garden Conservancy | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Delta Blues Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Any Baby Can | Charitable | $1,500 |
| CASA Travis | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Down Home Ranch | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Seed at Camp Netimus | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Eastham | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Charitable | $1,000 |
| College Park Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Good Work Austin | Charitable | $1,000 |
| LEEP to College Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Mills-Johnson
- David Brylawski
- Richard Mills
Questions people ask
Does The Mills Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mills Family Foundation Inc give?
$190,000 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Mills Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Mills-Johnson (Pres/Treas), David Brylawski (Vice Pres) and Richard Mills (Vice-Pres).
What does The Mills Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.