Mills Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-3972275 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$120K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$902K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkey Foundation Inc | Wichita, KS | General support | $100,000 |
| Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Cps Lives NFP Dba Artists in Public Schools | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Northside College Preparatory High School | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| New York Road Runners Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $30,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $148,050 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349102445
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3972275
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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