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Mills Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Robert M Mills. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2019 to $125K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, California and Florida. According to available records, Mills Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $145K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $21K in 2020 to $49K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $18K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, Florida, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 9 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.
Mills Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, FL.
Mills Foundation has distributed a total of $145K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $18K.
Mills Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mills Foundation is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christen Mills | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Douglas C Mills | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David D Mills | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meredith M Mills | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert M Mills | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia S Mills | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$50K
Total Assets
$125K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$105K
Grants Paid
$49K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$56K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $99K
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$145K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Riverfront MuseumGENERAL | Periora, IL | $18K | 2023 |
| Florida Gulf Coast UniversityGENERAL | Fort Myers, FL | $11K | 2023 |
| Cathrine Klingle Memorial FundGENERAL | Spokane, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Access Youth AcademyNEW BUILDING & SITE VISIT | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Reading LegaciesGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| San Diego Humane SocietyGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Vehicles For ChangeGENERAL | Halethorpe, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of ChampaGENERAL | Champaign, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| San Diego State UniversityGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| TranscendanceGENERAL | National City, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Grass Roots Aid ParnershipGENERAL | Black Mountain, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Carle Ctr For PhilanthropyGENERAL | Urbana, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| First Federated ChurchGENERAL | Peoria, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Books From BrekGENERAL | Champaign, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls ClubGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2021 |
| San Diego Human SocietyGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| Cliinic For The Rehabilitation Of WGENERAL | Sanibel Island, FL | $2K | 2021 |
| Forest Preserve Friends FoundationGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Mills Breast Cancer InstituteGENERAL | Urbana, IL | $500 | 2021 |
| Lived ExperiencesGENERAL | Oceanside, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| Il Mens TennisATKINS TENNIS CENTER TOURNAMENT | Champaign, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| St Thomas More High SchoolGENERAL | Champaign, IL | $500 | 2020 |
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