Mills Family Foundation
Mills Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Redmond, Oregon. Its 2026 filing reports 16 grants totaling $37,000 to charitable organizations.
Mills Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mills Family Foundation gave $37K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), top state Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $37,000
- +270.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +166.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,313
- +38.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $764,002
- +12.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (30% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mills Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 723 Nw Negus Pl, Redmond, OR 97756
Phone: (541) 213-9387
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mills Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Samaritans Purse ($10K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 57 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (30%), North Carolina (27%), California (18%), Washington, DC (12%), and Florida (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mills Family Foundation gives
- 25% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $50K (2024). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Disaster relief | $10,000 |
| Desert Song Community Church Redmond, OR | Church | $3,000 |
| MVHS Lacrosse Boosters Winter Garden, FL | Youth lacrosse program | $2,500 |
| World Bicycle Relief Chicago, IL | Bicycles for developing countries | $2,500 |
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | Protect people in poverty from violence and slavery | $2,500 |
| Bike East Bay Oakland, CA | Improved biking infrastructure | $2,500 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Oakland, CA | Community food bank | $2,000 |
| Resonate Church Fremont, CA | Church | $2,000 |
| Westside Church Bend, OR | Church | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Disaster relief | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $764,002 | $26,006 | $38,544 | $37,000 | 16 | $38,544 | $26,006 | $38,012 |
| 2025 | $679,805 | $80,918 | $10,369 | $10,000 | 6 | $10,000 | $80,918 | $33,314 |
| 2024 | $635,203 | $16,962 | $50,755 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,755 | $16,962 | $28,980 |
| 2023 | $581,354 | $34,342 | $30,128 | $29,500 | 17 | $30,128 | $34,342 | $28,609 |
| 2022 | $611,772 | $22,158 | $35,290 | $34,500 | 17 | $35,290 | $21,669 | $33,443 |
| 2021 | $661,512 | $7,979 | $24,166 | $22,950 | 17 | — | $38,330 | $26,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mills Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Samaritans Purse describes its mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Alameda County Community Food Bank says it pursues a hunger-free community, while Cannon Beach Library describes its work as providing reading resources, promoting literacy, and sponsoring community activities.
Other 2026 grants supported churches, youth lacrosse and scouting, bicycle access and infrastructure, and international justice work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $37,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000.
Notable 2026 grants included $10,000 to Samaritans Purse for disaster relief; $3,000 to Desert Song Community Church; and $2,500 each to MVHS Lacrosse Boosters, World Bicycle Relief, International Justice Mission, and Bike East Bay. Other recipients included Alameda County Community Food Bank ($2,000), World Central Kitchen ($2,000), and Troop 101 Scouts BSA ($1,250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Milford M Mills as President, Todd J Mills as Vice President, Scott S Mills as Treasurer, and Amy C Mills as Assistant Secretary.
Mills Family Foundation is led by Milford M Mills, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Milford M Mills
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy C Mills
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott S Mills
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd J Mills
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eileen J Mills (2021–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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
How much does Mills Family Foundation give each year?
Mills Family Foundation gave $37K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $10K across 6 grants.
What is Mills Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mills Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,313, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mills Family Foundation give grants?
Mills Family Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (27%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bend, OR (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does Mills Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Mills Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church" (4 grants).
Who are Mills Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mills Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Samaritans Purse ($10,000), Desert Song Community Church ($3,000) and MVHS Lacrosse Boosters ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mills Family Foundation?
Mills Family Foundation reported $764K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mills Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Samaritans Purse describes its mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mills Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mills Family Foundation's EIN?
Mills Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1819132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Mills Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Mills Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Mills Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mills-family-foundation-morg_0f1eebd737c1471e8b282077a8f30c6b
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