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Millsdavis Foundation

Saint Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 813141868  ·  Private foundation

Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Millsdavis Foundation has awarded $2.6M across 111 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Carry It Forward. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$605K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.5M
Total assets
111
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Millsdavis Foundation funds

Millsdavis Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, indigenous.

childrendisabledfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationindigenouslow-income communitiesrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Millsdavis Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Carry It Forward
COVID-19 NEEDS
Eugene, OR$50K2020
Lavender Youth Recreation and Information
LYRIC FELLOWSHIP
San Francisco, CA$50K2020
Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center
HOLISTIC LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR LGTBQQ+ YOUTH
San Francisco, CA$50K2024
Pogo Park
HIGH QUALITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AT ELM PLAYLOT
Richmond, CA$50K2024
Hood River County School District
STEM MOBILE CLASSROOM: EXPANDING STEM ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Hood River, OR$50K2024
Pogo Park
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AT RICHMOND, CALIFORNIAS ELM PLAYLOT
Richmond, CA$50K2022
Lomakatsi Restoration Project
INTER-TRIBAL ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PARTNERSHIP
Ashland, OR$50K2022
Lavender Youth Recreation and Information
LYRICS TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH (TAY) LEADERSHIP/WORK DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE
San Francisco, CA$50K2022
Western Regional Advocacy Project
HOUSE KEYS NOT SWEEPS: ENDING THE CRIMINALIZATION OF HOMELESSNESS
San Francisco, CA$50K2022
National Tropical Botanical Garden
SUPPORTING THE CRITICAL MISSION OF THE NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
Kalaheo, HI$50K2023
Western Regional Advocacy Project
HOUSE KEYS NOT SWEEPS: ORGANIZING PEOPLE LIVING UNHOUSED
San Francisco, CA$50K2023
Lomakatsi Restoration Project
INTER-TRIBAL ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PARTNERSHIP
Ashland, OR$50K2023
Operation Nightwatch
MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE
Portland, OR$46K2022
Oslc Developments Inc
BUILDING YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION TO RESOLVE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
Eugene, OR$41K2024
Oslc Developments Inc
H.Y.P.ED - HOMELESS YOUTHS' PATH TO EDUCATION
Eugene, OR$41K2020

Millsdavis Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$605K
2022$713K
2023$630K
2024$693K

How to apply for funding from Millsdavis Foundation

Millsdavis Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Millsdavis Foundation

Does Millsdavis Foundation accept grant applications?
Millsdavis Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Millsdavis Foundation fund?
Millsdavis Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Carry It Forward, Lavender Youth Recreation and Information, Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Millsdavis Foundation give in grants?
Millsdavis Foundation reported $605K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 111 grants.
Where is Millsdavis Foundation located?
Millsdavis Foundation is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 813141868.
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About this profile. This page is built from Millsdavis Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Millsdavis Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.