James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable
James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to students graduating from Anaconda High School and attending full-time accredited colleges.
James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable at a glance
In short: James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable gave $96K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,162
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,014
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,371
- Total assets
- $1,667,580
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a scholarship agreement, official transcripts, a list of academic honors, leadership skills, ACT scores, a W-8 or W-9, and a SAR report as application materials. Applicants must graduate from Anaconda High School, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and attend a full-time accredited college. The filing lists a contact as “JAMES T MILLS AND JEAN MILLS SCHOLA.”
- Review Cycle
- March 1 to April 30. This is a past cycle as of September 29, 2026; the filing does not establish that the deadline applies to a current cycle.
- Deadline
- March 1 to April 30.
- Contact
Application contact: James T Mills And Jean Mills Schola
Mailing address: 4320 Wade Hamption Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (864) 268-3363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Discovery Ski Education Foundation ($48K). Together the top 5 received $83K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($13,113), which are not listed by name.
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
All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in Montana. The filing’s award restrictions identify Anaconda High School graduates as eligible scholarship applicants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2021) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Ski Education Foundation Missoula, MT | Scholarship | $48,081 |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | Scholarship | $4,371 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $13,113 |
| University of Montana Western Dillon, MT | Scholarship | $4,371 |
| University of Montana Western Dillon, MT | Scholarship | $4,371 |
| University of Montana Missoula, MT | Scholarship | $4,371 |
| University of Montana Missoula, MT | Scholarship | $4,371 |
| Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT | Scholarship | $4,371 |
| University of Montana Missoula, MT | Scholarship | $4,371 |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | Scholarship | $4,371 |
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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 | $1,667,580 | $166,226 | $135,149 | $96,162 | 12 | $107,954 | $140,423 | $107,392 |
| 2024 | $1,635,642 | $120,270 | $120,927 | $84,216 | 12 | $95,116 | $95,822 | $107,066 |
| 2023 | $1,631,963 | $98,355 | $122,588 | $89,400 | 11 | $99,988 | $74,861 | $95,086 |
| 2022 | $1,656,773 | $26,112 | $135,126 | $99,882 | 12 | $110,299 | $36,136 | $99,533 |
| 2021 | $1,765,779 | $147,017 | $113,202 | $76,789 | 8 | $87,877 | $122,381 | $110,974 |
| 2020 | $1,731,943 | $66,410 | $115,986 | $84,999 | 12 | — | $45,720 | $93,270 |
| 2019 | $1,782,414 | $52,574 | $110,469 | $80,000 | 5 | — | $31,306 | $93,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable reported a distributable amount of $107K 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 were designated for scholarships. Rocky Mountain College, a 2025 grantee, describes its own mission as educating future leaders through liberal arts and professional programs that cultivate critical thinking, creative expression, ethical decision making, informed citizenship, and professional excellence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $96,162 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $4,371 to $48,081, with a median grant of $4,371. The largest award was $48,081 to Discovery Ski Education Foundation in Missoula, Montana, for a scholarship. Other listed scholarship recipients included Montana State University, an individual recipient, University of Montana Western, University of Montana, and Rocky Mountain College, each receiving $4,371.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$26K (2019) → $30K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable
How much does James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable give each year?
James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable gave $96K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 12 grants.
What is James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable's typical grant size?
James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $4,371, and its average grant was $8,014, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable give grants?
James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (4 grants), Bozeman, MT (2 grants) and Dillon, MT (2 grants).
Does James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable's largest grantees?
James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Discovery Ski Education Foundation ($48,081), University of Montana ($13,113 across 3 grants) and Montana State University ($8,742 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($13,113), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable?
James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable?
The filing lists a scholarship agreement, official transcripts, a list of academic honors, leadership skills, ACT scores, a W-8 or W-9, and a SAR report as application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable's EIN?
James T Mills and Jean D Mills Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4770273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
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