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Mills Family Foundation

Northfield, Illinois  ·  EIN 203972275  ·  Private foundation

Based in Northfield, Illinois, Mills Family Foundation has awarded $4.3M across 80 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Cornell University. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$120K
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$902K
Assets (FY2025)
80
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What Mills Family Foundation funds

Mills Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girls

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cornell University
GENERAL FUNDING
Ithaca, NY$900K2018
Vanderbilt University
GENERAL FUNDING
Nashville, TN$500K2018
University of Pennsylvania
GENERAL FUNDING
Philadelphia, PA$500K2022

How to apply for funding from Mills Family Foundation

Mills Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Mills Family Foundation

Does Mills Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Mills Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Mills Family Foundation fund?
Mills Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Cornell University, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Mills Family Foundation give in grants?
Mills Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $120K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.3M over 80 grants.
Where is Mills Family Foundation located?
Mills Family Foundation is based in Northfield, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203972275.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mills Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mills Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.