The Ethan a Mills Foundation
The Ethan a Mills Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bristow, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $84K.
The Ethan a Mills Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ethan a Mills Foundation gave $82K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,000
- +107.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,000
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,000
- Total assets
- $1,701,765
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ethan a Mills Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bristow Public Schools ($30K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($52,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ethan a Mills Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $52,000 |
| Bristow Public Schools Bristow, OK | Education Enhancements | $30,000 |
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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 | $1,701,765 | $83,940 | $96,389 | $82,000 | 2 | $96,389 | $83,940 | $75,814 |
| 2023 | $1,424,355 | $33,355 | $52,467 | $39,471 | 1 | $52,467 | $33,355 | $79,382 |
| 2022 | $1,305,057 | $23,336 | $76,419 | $61,800 | 2 | $76,419 | $23,336 | $63,547 |
| 2021 | $1,557,984 | $9,157 | $65,649 | $51,909 | 2 | $65,649 | $25,748 | $71,757 |
| 2020 | $1,370,530 | $70,197 | $68,192 | $56,708 | 2 | — | $70,197 | $66,157 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ethan a Mills Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ethan a Mills Foundation is led by Stan Earnhardt, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stan Earnhardt
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Jeanene Barnett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Kathy Bacon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Kathy Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Timothy E. Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Stan Earnhardt (Executive Direc). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ethan a Mills Foundation
How much does The Ethan a Mills Foundation give each year?
The Ethan a Mills Foundation gave $82K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 1 grant.
How large is The Ethan a Mills Foundation?
The Ethan a Mills Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Ethan a Mills Foundation operate?
The Ethan a Mills Foundation has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is The Ethan a Mills Foundation's EIN?
The Ethan a Mills Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1593194. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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