The Mill Foundation LTD
Preselected recipients only
The Mill Foundation LTD is a private foundation in Burlington, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $989,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $240,000. 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$989,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$240,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $876,000 the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 | $876,000 | 27 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $989,500 | 36 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The Mill Foundation LTD 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 Mill Foundation LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 19 | $686,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $140,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 5 | $35,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chill Global | General support | $240,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Stowe Land Trust | General support | $51,000 |
| Kingdom County Productions | General support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of No New England | General support | $50,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Vermont | General support | $50,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | General support | $50,000 |
| The Swimming Hole | General support | $50,000 |
| Love Your Brain Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Mercy Connection | General support | $40,000 |
| NPR | General support | $30,000 |
| Have Justice Will Travel | General support | $30,000 |
| Project ALS | General support | $25,000 |
| Echo Lake Aquarium & Science Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| VT Journalism Trust (Vtdigger) | General support | $20,000 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Annual Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Marvelwood School | General support | $10,000 |
| Champlain College | General support | $10,000 |
| National Museum of Women in Art | General support | $10,000 |
| North Central Vermont Recovery Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Brooks School | General support | $5,000 |
| Peter Westbrook Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| The Current | General support | $5,000 |
| Tufts | General support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Works for Women | General support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Children's Trust Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| Kelly Clark Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| St John's Episcopal Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| Vermont Land Trust | General support | $2,500 |
| North Country Animal League | General support | $2,000 |
| Flynn Center for Performing Arts | General support | $2,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $2,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Vermont Parks Forever | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Carpenter
- Carolyn Wright
- George Carpenter
Questions people ask
Does The Mill Foundation LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mill Foundation LTD give?
$989,500 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Mill Foundation LTD?
Its 2024 filing lists Donna Carpenter (President), Carolyn Wright (Treasurer) and George Carpenter (Director).
What does The Mill Foundation LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and arts and culture.