Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation
The Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation is a private foundation based in Kenansville, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $120,000, all for general operating support, to charitable organizations in Florida and Maine.
Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation at a glance
In short: Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation gave $120K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,909
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,700
- Total assets
- $1,840,334
- -1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing listed Michael L. Mills as the contact and specified no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael L Mills
Mailing address: 2445 Rogers Road, Kenansville, FL 34739
Phone: (305) 900-8541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Caridad Center ($18K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 7% to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2023) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caridad Center Boynton Beach, FL | General Operating | $17,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Miami, FL | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Orlando, FL | General Operating | $13,000 |
| Lighthouse of Broward County Inc Sunrise, FL | General Operating | $12,300 |
| Joe DiMaggio Children's Hosp Foundation Hollywood, FL | General Operating | $10,940 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hosp Foundation Miami, FL | General Operating | $10,700 |
| Ann Stork Center Inc Plantation, FL | General Operating | $9,800 |
| Voices For Children Foundation Miami, FL | General Operating | $9,600 |
| Camp Sunshine Casco, ME | General Operating | $8,500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operating | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,840,334 | $118,232 | $149,303 | $120,000 | 11 | $120,000 | $88,929 | $111,109 |
| 2024 | $1,871,405 | $96,815 | $148,041 | $120,000 | 11 | $120,000 | $68,774 | $106,506 |
| 2023 | $1,922,631 | $55,545 | $147,446 | $119,700 | 11 | $119,700 | $39,604 | $104,046 |
| 2022 | $2,014,532 | $19,109 | $149,926 | $120,000 | 11 | $120,000 | — | $118,612 |
| 2021 | $2,145,349 | $224,803 | $156,379 | $120,000 | 11 | — | $188,424 | $115,065 |
| 2020 | $2,076,925 | $66,734 | $168,095 | $120,000 | 11 | — | — | $113,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including healthcare, support for children and families, services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and camp programs. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions: for example, Caridad Center says it works to improve health, education, and quality of life for underserved Palm Beach County families, while Lighthouse of Broward County says it provides rehabilitation and healthcare solutions for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $120,000 through 11 grants. Awards ranged from $5,160 to $17,500, with a median grant of $10,700. The largest grants included Caridad Center ($17,500), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami ($15,000), Canine Companions for Independence ($13,000), Lighthouse of Broward County ($12,300), and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation ($10,940). All 11 grants were listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these co-trustees: Michael Mills, Helen Salinder, George Pappas Sr, DeeDee Pappas, Katie Mills, George Pappas Jr, and Suzanne L. Pappas.
Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
DeeDee Pappas
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helen Salinder
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katie Mills
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Mills
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Pappas Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Suzanne L Pappas
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
George Pappas Sr.
Co-Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George Pappas (2020–2024) — Co-Trustee
- Former: James Singleton (2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation
How much does Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation give each year?
Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation gave $120K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 11 grants.
What is Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation's typical grant size?
Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,700, and its average grant was $10,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation give grants?
Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation's largest grantees?
Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Caridad Center ($17,500), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami ($15,000) and Canine Companions for Independence ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation?
Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including healthcare, support for children and families, services for people who are blind or visually impaired, and camp programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation's EIN?
Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2474884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Henry and Kathryn Mills Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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