Private foundation · EIN 93-6587571 · Traverse City, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mills Family Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $72K total, median $2,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$72K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
River City Kitty CafeMarietta, OHAnimal advocacy$18K
Marietta Community FoundationMarietta, OHCommunity support$15K
Betsey Mills ClubMarietta, OHCulture and education$10K
Nwfl Gal Foundation IncPensacola, FLFamily services$6,000
All Sports Association IncFort Walton Beach, FLCulture and education$5,000
Crosspoint ChurchCanton, OHCulture and education$5,000
Peoples Bank TheatreMarietta, OHCulture$2,000
Washington County Historical Society of OhioMarietta, OHEducation and community support$2,000
The Castle MuseumMarietta, OHEducation and community support$2,000
Montgomery County FIRST Responders FoundationSpring, TXFirst responders support$2,000
The Celebration CenterMarietta, OHCulture and education$1,500
Christ United Methodist ChurchMarietta, OHCulture and education$1,500
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLVeteran support$1,000
Tunnel to TowersState Island, NYFirst responders support$1,000

By state: Ohio 9 · Florida 3 · Texas 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Mills Family Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan, administered in care of Old Mission Trust Company LLC, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mills Family Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mills Family Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $72K across 14 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Mills Family Foundation Tr give?

Ohio (9 grants), Florida (3 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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