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Janet L Mills Foundation is a private trust based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Janet L Mills. It holds total assets of $12M. Annual income is reported at $4.6M. Total assets have grown from $280K in 2011 to $5.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including California, District of Columbia, New York. According to available records, Janet L Mills Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $162K in 2020 to $221K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1M, with an average award of $84K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, California, District of Columbia, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$105K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Janet L Mills Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, CA, DC.
Janet L Mills Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 17 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $84K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1M.
Janet L Mills Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Janet L Mills Foundation is headquartered in SAN RAFAEL, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Mills | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gail Mills | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joyce Mills | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$224K
Total Assets
$5.4M
Fair Market Value
$5.4M
Net Worth
$5.4M
Grants Paid
$221K
Contributions
$500K
Net Investment Income
$39K
Distribution Amount
$193K
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$84K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PetaCARE FOR ANIMALS | Norfolk, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| WildcarePROTECTING WILD LIFE | San Rafael, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Save The Redwoods LeaguePROTECTING WILD LIFE | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Animal Legal Defense FundCARE FOR ANIMALS | Cotati, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossPUBLIC SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society (Paws)CARE FOR ANIMALS | Galt, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Wildcare Of San RafaelPROTECTING WILD LIFE | San Rafael, CA | $15K | 2020 |
| St Vincent De Paul Of MarinNEEDY FAMILY | San Rafael, CA | $6K | 2020 |
| Sf Marin Food BankPROVIDE FOOD FOR NEEDY | San Rafael, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Marin Humane SocietyCARE FOR ANIMALS | Novato, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Farm SanctuaryCARE FOR ANIMALS | Watkins Glen, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Hospice By The BayHEALTHCARE | Larkspur, CA | $500 | 2020 |
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