THE MILLS FOUNDATION
CHICAGO, ILEIN: 58-6457422
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
The Mills Foundation funds general operating support for educational institutions and historical societies, with a focus on organizations in Chicago, IL.
Private_foundation Foundation
Total Assets
$835,595
Grants (Last Year)
$50,000
Total Grants on File
8
Recipients Funded
3
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,000 | 2 | $25,000 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 |
| 2022 | $60,000 | 2 | $30,000 |
| 2021 | $325,000 | 3 | $108,333 |
Top Grant Recipients
SMITH COLLEGE CLASS OF 1947
NORTHAMPTON, MA
$250,000 (2021)
THE FILSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
$50,000 (2023)
$50,000 (2021)
THE FILSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
$35,000 (2022)
THE FILSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
$25,000 (2024)
THE FILSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
$25,000 (2021)
$25,000 (2024)
$25,000 (2022)
Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 5 filing years)
J
JULIA MILLS WATERFILL
TRUSTEE, DIST. COMMITTEE
J
JOSEPH H WATERFILL
TRUSTEE, DIST COMMITTEE
IRS Filing History
THE MILLS FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 5 years, spanning 2020 to 2024.
20242023202220212020
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