Millwood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Millwood Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $236,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $36,000. 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$236,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$775,034
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $171,000 the year before.
46% 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 | $119,000 | 7 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $171,000 | 8 | $941,990 |
| 2025 | $236,000 | 12 | $775,034 |
How to apply
Millwood 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 Millwood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 5 | $116,000 |
| Oregon | 4 | $70,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Together Ministry Center | Reach out to underserved and disenfranchised people | $36,000 |
| Porterleath | Empowers children and families to achieve a healthy, optimal, and independent lifestyle | $35,000 |
| Rose Haven | To provide for the needs of homeless women and children | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of TN & North Ms | Provide high-quality non-judgmental sexual health care, education and advocacy. | $25,000 |
| New Avenues Youth | Prevention and intervention of youth homelessness | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of S Az | To ensure that the poeple of southern arizona have access to the food they need to thrive | $25,000 |
| Tihan Tucson Az | Support people living with HIV by bringing together religious, secular, corporate, and non-profit organizations. | $15,000 |
| Individual | To provide diapers to families in need | $10,000 |
| Smart - Start Making A Reader Today | To provide reading support and access to books for children from birth to 8th grade | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run | To empower girls to know their strengths, trust their voice, and thrive in school, at home, and in their communities. | $10,000 |
| Friends for All | To provide sti/HIV testing, access to healthier foods, and low-cost mental health resources | $10,000 |
| Christmas Family Adoption Foundation | Make the holiday season a time for joy and celebration for families in need | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jesse Gordon Long
- Susan L Huffman
- Kindra Long
- Caldwell Huffman
- Jake Adams
Questions people ask
Does Millwood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Millwood Foundation give?
$236,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Millwood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jesse Gordon Long (President), Susan L Huffman (Treasurer), Kindra Long (Vice President/Secretary) and Caldwell Huffman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Millwood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.