McCauley Mills Organization
McCauley Mills Organization is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. It reported 18 grants totaling $207,500 in 2024, with recipients including charitable organizations in North Carolina, California, Virginia, and other states.
McCauley Mills Organization at a glance
In short: McCauley Mills Organization gave $208K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in North Carolina. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $207,500
- +176.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,528
- +160.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,415,771
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McCauley Mills Organization
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists application materials as N/A and restrictions on awards as none.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald Mills President Mccauley Mil
Mailing address: 1700 N Allen, Pasadena, CA 91104
Phone: (626) 797-1586
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McCauley Mills Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Americares ($100K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 77 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 15% to California, 7% to Virginia, 5% to West Virginia, and 2% to Maryland. The filing also lists grants to organizations in other states, including Michigan and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McCauley Mills Organization open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $208K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americares Fayetteville, NC | General Charitable Fund Contribution | $100,000 |
| Swannanoa First Baptist Church Swannanoa, NC | General Charitable Fund Contribution | $25,000 |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Arlington, VA | General Charitable Fund Contribution | $15,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund Oceanside, CA | General Charitable Fund Contribution | $10,000 |
| Women's Care Center Parkersburg, WV | General Charitable Fund Contribution | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | General Charitable Fund Contribution | $5,000 |
| Orchard Church (Celebrate Recovery) Murrieta, CA | General Charitable Fund Contribution | $5,000 |
| Samaritian's Purse Boone, NC | General Charitable Fund Contribution | $5,000 |
| Shriners Childrens Pasadena, CA | General Charitable Fund Contribution | $5,000 |
| Street Light Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Charitable Fund Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,415,771 | $489,796 | $217,896 | $207,500 | 18 | $207,500 | $209,796 | $229,604 |
| 2023 | $4,248,766 | $510,622 | $80,910 | $75,105 | 17 | $75,105 | $114,622 | $207,281 |
| 2022 | $3,815,574 | $418,912 | $190,627 | $183,738 | 15 | $183,738 | $1,192 | $193,256 |
| 2021 | $3,587,289 | $247,274 | $176,671 | $176,000 | 14 | $176,000 | $274 | $180,339 |
| 2020 | $3,514,686 | $657,564 | $128,088 | $124,000 | 13 | — | $564 | $175,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McCauley Mills Organization reported a distributable amount of $230K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including Americares, Swannanoa First Baptist Church, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Semper Fi Fund, and Women’s Care Center. The listed grants were designated as general charitable fund contributions.
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society describes its mission as building financial stability and well-being for sailors, Marines, and their families. Women’s Care Center describes its mission as offering life-affirming choices for pregnancy and sexual health. Fisher House Foundation says it provides financial assistance to service members, veterans, and their families, and supports facilities for families visiting military personnel. World Agape says it raises and provides resources to meet the holistic needs of poor and disadvantaged children worldwide.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $207,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed grants were $100,000 to Americares in Fayetteville, North Carolina; $25,000 to Swannanoa First Baptist Church in Swannanoa, North Carolina; $15,000 to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society in Arlington, Virginia; and $10,000 each to Semper Fi Fund in Oceanside, California, and Women’s Care Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Each was listed as a general charitable fund contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Mills as president, CFO, and director, and Judy Mills as secretary and director.
McCauley Mills Organization is led by Ronald Mills, President, CFO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Mills
President, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Mills
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 McCauley Mills Organization
How much does McCauley Mills Organization give each year?
McCauley Mills Organization gave $208K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 17 grants.
What is McCauley Mills Organization's typical grant size?
McCauley Mills Organization's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,528, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McCauley Mills Organization that year got $33K on average.
Where does McCauley Mills Organization give grants?
McCauley Mills Organization gives mostly in North Carolina: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (2 grants) and Temecula, CA (2 grants).
Does McCauley Mills Organization give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McCauley Mills Organization's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McCauley Mills Organization's largest grantees?
McCauley Mills Organization's largest 2024 grantees include Americares ($100,000), Swannanoa First Baptist Church ($25,000) and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McCauley Mills Organization?
McCauley Mills Organization reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $230K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does McCauley Mills Organization fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Americares, Swannanoa First Baptist Church, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Semper Fi Fund, and Women’s Care Center. The listed grants were designated as general charitable fund contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McCauley Mills Organization?
The foundation states 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 McCauley Mills Organization's EIN?
McCauley Mills Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1569211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McCauley Mills Organization 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McCauley Mills Organization funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mccauley-mills-organization-morg_e52cd77167404de6976bb1d71bb46b1c
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