The David W Mills Foundation
The David W Mills Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15K in total assets.
The David W Mills Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $15,028
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The David W Mills Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The David W Mills Foundation gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2023) to $200K (2020). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Olympic and Paralympi Colorado Springs, CO | To fund current programs. | $52,500 |
| The Laurel Foundation Pasadena, CA | To fund current programs. | $35,000 |
| The GEANCO Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To fund current programs. | $30,000 |
| Sambuddhaloka Buddhist Vihara Moreno Valley, CA | To fund current programs. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,028 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $15,027 | $5 | $127,559 | $127,500 | 4 | $127,500 | $5 |
| 2022 | $143,320 | $7 | $109 | — | — | $109 | — |
| 2021 | $143,285 | — | $461 | — | — | $461 | — |
| 2020 | $150,451 | $8,770 | $200,238 | $200,000 | 1 | — | $8,770 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David W Mills Foundation is led by David W. Mills, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W. Mills
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The David W Mills Foundation
How large is The David W Mills Foundation?
The David W Mills Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The David W Mills Foundation operate?
The David W Mills Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado.
What is The David W Mills Foundation's EIN?
The David W Mills Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2408752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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