Mills Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyElk, California · EIN 20-5912746 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
38% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vipassana Coummunity Foundation | Onalaska, WA | General use | $15,000 |
| Als Foundation | Boone, IA | General use | $500 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America | New York, NY | General use | $500 |
| Project Open Hand | San Francisco, CA | General use | $500 |
| Marin Area Land Trust | Point Reyes Station, CA | General use | $500 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General use | $500 |
| Berkeley Humane Society | Albany, CA | General use | $500 |
| Pets Lifeline Animal Shelter | Sonoma, CA | General use | $500 |
| Drs for Social Responsibility | Washington, DC | General use | $500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General use | $500 |
| Yosemite Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General use | $250 |
| Sfgh Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General use | $250 |
| Ca State Parks Foundation | City of Industry, CA | General use | $250 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($3,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $24,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102261
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5912746
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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