Millstone Foundation
Millstone Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in 1955 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri. The foundation operates as a non-operating private foundation with a focus on grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$555K
+9.6% YoY
Grant Count
38
+8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+0.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Higher education
- Jewish organizations and causes
- Human services
- Health, including reproductive health
- Education
- Environment and conservation
- Children and youth
- Arts and culture
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.
Grant Range
$180–$118,000
Average Grant
$17,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Missouri
- Vermont
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Income (2025):
- Total assets: $4,726,525
- Total revenues: $477,037
- Total expenses: $719,942
- Investment income and dividends: $136,235
Historical Asset Trends: Assets have declined from $6.3 million in 2011 to approximately $4.7–$5.0 million in recent years.
Giving Rate: Approximately 10.2% of assets distributed annually.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include University of Vermont Foundation ($100,000), Jewish Federation of St Louis ($75,180), Planned Parenthood of Slr ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASHREI FOUNDATION ST LOUIS, MO | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| BIXBY MEMORIAL LIBRARY VERGENNES, VT | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| BLUES FOR KIDS ST LOUIS, MO | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $180 |
| CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS (COCA) ST LOUIS, MO | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| CENTRAL REFORM CONGREGATION ST LOUIS, MO | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| CF FOUNDATION ST LOUIS, MO | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF ST CHARLES COUNTY ST CHARLES, MO | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,800 |
| CROWN CENTER ST LOUIS, MO | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| ESTHER MILLER BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL ST LOUIS, MO | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $300 |
| FOREST PARK FOREVER ST LOUIS, MO | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $11,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Robert D Millstone — President & Director
- Colleen Millstone — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT D MILLSTONE | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | — | — |
| COLLEEN MILLSTONE | DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Millstone Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving priorities include: • Higher education • Jewish organizations and causes • Human services • Health, including reproductive health • Education • Environment and conservation • Children and youth • Arts and culture
How do I apply for a grant from Millstone Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: approximately $504,000–$555,000 • Number of grants: 29–38 grants annually (varies by year) • Grant range: $180–$118,000 • Median grant: $5,000 • Average grant: $17,000 **Recent Grantees (2025):** • Jewish Federation of St Louis: $75,180 • St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum: $40,000 • Washington University in St. Louis: $35,000 **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.
Where does Millstone Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Missouri • Vermont • New York
What size grants does Millstone Foundation award?
In 2025, Millstone Foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $555K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Millstone Foundation's EIN?
Millstone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6027373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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