Mills Family Foundation Inc
Mills Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable, religious, and educational organizations, including recipients in Louisiana and several other states.
Mills Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mills Family Foundation Inc gave $409K across 84 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Louisiana. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $409,033
- +57.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 84
- +47.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,869
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,480
- Total assets
- $2,296,341
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (46 of 84, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (54% 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 Mills Family Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 52592, Lafayette, LA 70505
Phone: (337) 232-1438
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mills Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jackson Hole Classical Academy ($66K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
315 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 309 grants of 315 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Louisiana recipients received 54% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Wyoming (17%), Washington, DC (9%), Texas (6%), and North Carolina (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mills Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 46 of 84 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 209% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $260K (2023) to $409K (2024). In 2024 it made 84 grants totaling $409K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole Classical Academy Jackson, WY | Charitable | $66,333 |
| Ragin Cajun Athletic Foundation Lafayette, LA | Charitable | $43,000 |
| Our Savior's Church Lafayette, LA | Religious | $33,000 |
| The Bayou Church Lafayette, LA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Museum of the Bible Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| New Louisiana Foundation Lafayette, LA | Charitable | $19,500 |
| A Pregnancy Center & Clinic Lafayette, LA | Charitable | $11,579 |
| Acadiana Symphony Orchestra Lafayette, LA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Irving, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Convention of the States Foundation Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,296,341 | $408,589 | $465,195 | $409,033 | 84 | $409,033 | $196,860 | $196,063 |
| 2023 | $2,352,947 | $84,174 | $317,752 | $260,271 | 57 | $260,271 | $23,947 | $186,601 |
| 2022 | $2,586,525 | $219,878 | $350,540 | $298,970 | 56 | $298,970 | $29,556 | $195,805 |
| 2021 | $2,717,187 | $1,116,435 | $434,042 | $386,935 | 72 | $386,935 | $27,313 | $182,737 |
| 2020 | $2,034,794 | $543,277 | $378,060 | $345,928 | 46 | — | $393,538 | $149,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mills Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $196K 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 included support for religious organizations, educational programs, arts, and charitable causes. The grantees describe a range of work: Jackson Hole Classical Academy says it cultivates students’ wisdom and virtue; Miles Perret Cancer Services describes itself as a resource center for cancer patients, families, and oncology professionals; and Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people facing needs such as war, poverty, and natural disasters.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 84 grants totaling $409,033. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $66,333, with a median grant of $1,480. Among the largest listed grants were $66,333 to Jackson Hole Classical Academy, $43,000 to Ragin Cajun Athletic Foundation, $33,000 to Our Savior’s Church, $25,000 to The Bayou Church, and $20,000 to Museum of the Bible. Other listed recipients included New Louisiana Foundation ($19,500), A Pregnancy Center & Clinic ($11,579), and Acadiana Symphony Orchestra ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William P Mills III as Director/President and Sandra Mills as Secretary.
Mills Family Foundation Inc is led by William P. Mills III, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William P. Mills III
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra Mills
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Mills Family Foundation Inc
How much does Mills Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Mills Family Foundation Inc gave $409K across 84 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $260K across 57 grants.
What is Mills Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mills Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,480, and its average grant was $4,869, across 84 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mills Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Mills Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Mills Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (17%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, LA (38 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants) and Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does Mills Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 84 grants with a stated purpose on Mills Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (71 grants) and "Religious" (12 grants).
Who are Mills Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mills Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jackson Hole Classical Academy ($66,333), Ragin Cajun Athletic Foundation ($43,000) and Our Savior's Church ($33,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mills Family Foundation Inc?
Mills Family Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mills Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, educational programs, arts, and charitable causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mills Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mills Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mills Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1864700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mills Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Mills Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mills-family-foundation-inc-morg_07b75ed251b243d1b08fbf8b69d72435
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