The Mill Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 30-0177875
Foundation Overview
Based in Loves Park, IL, The Mill Foundation has awarded 125 grants totaling $1,211,518 to organizations in Illinois. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $27,000, with a median award of $9,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 14 recipients (7%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Rockford (94%), Loves Park (3%), Washington (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 4% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (59%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Mill Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts Of America-blackhawk Area Council | $6,750 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $13,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Casa Of Winnebago County | $10,800 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $9,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northern Illinois | $4,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,600 | Loves Park, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Ken-rock Community Center | $5,900 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Northwest Christian Community Development | $8,316 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Northwest Community Center | $15,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Patriots' Gateway Community Center | $10,800 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | $9,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Youth Services Network | $13,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $10,800 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| Rockford Sexual Assault Counsel | $2,250 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2023 |
| The Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Rockford Sexual Assault Counsel | $2,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $4,000 | Loves Park, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Rock House Kids | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | $4,200 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Patriots' Gateway Community Center | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Northwest Community Center | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Northwest Christian Community Development | $9,100 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Ken-rock Community Center | $4,960 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northern Illinois | $3,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Children's Home & Aid - Northern Region | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Casa Of Winnebago County | $12,289 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-blackhawk Area Council | $7,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| The Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Rockford Sexual Assault Counsel | $2,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $4,000 | Loves Park, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Rock House Kids | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | $4,200 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Patriots' Gateway Community Center | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Northwest Community Center | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Northwest Christian Community Development | $9,100 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Ken-rock Community Center | $4,960 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northern Illinois | $3,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Children's Home & Aid - Northern Region | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Casa Of Winnebago County | $12,289 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-blackhawk Area Council | $7,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| The Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Rockford Sexual Assault Counsel | $2,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $4,000 | Loves Park, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Rock House Kids | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | $4,200 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Patriots' Gateway Community Center | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Northwest Community Center | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Northwest Christian Community Development | $9,100 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Ken-rock Community Center | $4,960 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northern Illinois | $3,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Children's Home & Aid - Northern Region | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Casa Of Winnebago County | $12,289 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-blackhawk Area Council | $7,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Blackhawk Area Council | $6,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Prepare Young People To Make Ethical Choices Over Their Lifetimes By Instilling In Them The Values Of The Scout Oath And Law. Youth Training Includes Values, Leadership, Citizenship And Service | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Rockford | $27,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Youth With Opportunities For Growth Through Academic Success, Good Character And Leadership And Healthy Lifestyles. | 2021 |
| Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For Museum Development | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Support Restore Initiative | 2021 |
| Hope Reigns Ranch Nfp | $4,160 | Rockford, IL, US | Rehabilitative Equine Assisted Services | 2021 |
| Ken-rock Community Center | $19,100 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For A Center In Which Enhances The Quality Of Life For Children And Families Through Recreation, Education, And Social Services | 2021 |
| Life Decisions | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For Community Initiative | 2021 |
| Northwest Christian Community Development | $20,614 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For Community Development. | 2021 |
| Northwest Community Center | $27,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support To Their New After School Program For Grade School To Middle School Youths From 3pm To 6pm. | 2021 |
| Patriot's Gateway Community Center | $27,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide A Neighborhood Community Center Offering Life-enriching Opportunities For Those Who Live, Work, Play, And Learn In The Near-southeast Rockford And Rock River Valley Community, With An Emphasis On Youth | 2021 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | $2,026 | Rockford, IL, US | To Fund A Portion Of A Counselor's Position To Serve Walk-in Survivors Who Would Otherwise Be Wait-listed Until Served. | 2021 |
| Rock House Kids | $12,434 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Hot Meals And Bible Study For At-risk Children | 2021 |
| Rock Valley Starlight | $4,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Funding For Theatre Programs | 2021 |
| Rockford Park District - Washington Park | $10,000 | Washington, IL, US | To Provide Funding For Community Development | 2021 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $17,900 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support Of The Women's Crisis And Women's Recovery Programs Of Homelessness For Women And Children. | 2021 |
| United Way Of Rock River Valley | $7,800 | Rockford, IL, US | To Improves Lives In The Community By Focusing On Middle School Students, Their Families, And Their Neighborhoods | 2021 |
| Winnebago County Casa | $27,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Funding For The Volunteer Program For Abused And Neglected Children. | 2021 |
| Ymca - Of Rock River Valley | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Funding For Continued Operations | 2021 |
| Youth Services Network Inc | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Develop, Encourage, And Coordinate Services And Activities That Imporve The Physical, Psychological, And Social Well-being Of Youth In The Surrounding Area | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Blackhawk Area Council | $6,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Prepare Young People To Make Ethical Choices Over Their Lifetimes By Instilling In Them The Values Of The Scout Oath And Law. Youth Training Includes Values, Leadership, Citizenship And Service | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Rockford | $27,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Youth With Opportunities For Growth Through Academic Success, Good Character And Leadership And Healthy Lifestyles. | 2021 |
| Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For Museum Development | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Support Restore Initiative | 2021 |
| Hope Reigns Ranch Nfp | $4,160 | Rockford, IL, US | Rehabilitative Equine Assisted Services | 2021 |
| Ken-rock Community Center | $19,100 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For A Center In Which Enhances The Quality Of Life For Children And Families Through Recreation, Education, And Social Services | 2021 |
| Life Decisions | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For Community Initiative | 2021 |
| Northwest Christian Community Development | $20,614 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For Community Development. | 2021 |
| Northwest Community Center | $27,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support To Their New After School Program For Grade School To Middle School Youths From 3pm To 6pm. | 2021 |
| Patriot's Gateway Community Center | $27,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide A Neighborhood Community Center Offering Life-enriching Opportunities For Those Who Live, Work, Play, And Learn In The Near-southeast Rockford And Rock River Valley Community, With An Emphasis On Youth | 2021 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | $2,026 | Rockford, IL, US | To Fund A Portion Of A Counselor's Position To Serve Walk-in Survivors Who Would Otherwise Be Wait-listed Until Served. | 2021 |
| Rock House Kids | $12,434 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Hot Meals And Bible Study For At-risk Children | 2021 |
| Rock Valley Starlight | $4,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Funding For Theatre Programs | 2021 |
| Rockford Park District - Washington Park | $10,000 | Washington, IL, US | To Provide Funding For Community Development | 2021 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | $17,900 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support Of The Women's Crisis And Women's Recovery Programs Of Homelessness For Women And Children. | 2021 |
| United Way Of Rock River Valley | $7,800 | Rockford, IL, US | To Improves Lives In The Community By Focusing On Middle School Students, Their Families, And Their Neighborhoods | 2021 |
| Winnebago County Casa | $27,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Funding For The Volunteer Program For Abused And Neglected Children. | 2021 |
| Ymca - Of Rock River Valley | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Funding For Continued Operations | 2021 |
| Youth Services Network Inc | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Develop, Encourage, And Coordinate Services And Activities That Imporve The Physical, Psychological, And Social Well-being Of Youth In The Surrounding Area | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Blackhawk Area Council | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Prepare Young People To Make Ethical Choices Over Their Lifetimes By Instilling In Them The Values Of The Scout Oath And Law. Youth Training Includes Values, Leadership, Citizenship And Service | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Rockford | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Youth With Opportunities For Growth Through Academic Success, Good Character And Leadership And Healthy Lifestyles. | 2020 |
| Children's Home & Aid - Northern Region | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For Overnight Staff Care At Mother House Crisis Nursery. | 2020 |
| Children's Safe Harbor | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For Supervised Visitation And Visitation Exchange Programs That Provide A Supportive Envirnment For Children. | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northern Il | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Support And Promote The Girl Scouts And Their Values | 2020 |
| Junior League Of Rockford - Big Brothersbig Sisters | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support To Purchase Food For Backpacks Which Feed Needy Students. | 2020 |
| Keeping Families And Communities Together-kfact | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Youth Development Programs | 2020 |
| Northwest Community Center | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support To Their New After School Program For Grade School To Middle School Youths From 3pm To 6pm. | 2020 |
| Patriot's Gateway Community Center | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide A Neighborhood Community Center Offering Life-enriching Opportunities For Those Who Live, Work, Play, And Learn In The Near-southeast Rockford And Rock River Valley Community, With An Emphasis On Youth | 2020 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Of Rockford | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Pregnancy Care Services | 2020 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Fund A Portion Of A Counselor's Position To Serve Walk-in Survivors Who Would Otherwise Be Wait-listed Until Served. | 2020 |
| Teens 'n Transition - Ramp | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Enhanced Outcomes Of High School Students With Disabilities. | 2020 |
| United Way Of Rock River Valley | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Improves Lives In The Community By Focusing On Middle School Students, Their Families, And Their Neighborhoods | 2020 |
| Winnebago County Casa | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Funding For The Volunteer Program For Abused And Neglected Children. | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Rockford | $15,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Youth With Opportunities For Growth Through Academic Success, Good Character And Leadership And Healthy Lifestyles. | 2018 |
| Children's Home & Aid - Northern Region | $5,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support For Overnight Staff Care At Mother House Crisis Nursery. | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts Of Northern Il | $10,350 | Rockford, IL, US | To Support And Promote The Girl Scouts And Their Values | 2018 |
| Keeping Families And Communities Together-kfact | $15,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Youth Development Programs | 2018 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | To Provide Support Of The Backpack Program Serving Low-income Children In Winnebago County. | 2018 |
| Northwest Community Center | $15,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Support To Their New After School Program For Grade School To Middle School Youths From 3pm To 6pm. | 2018 |
| Patriot's Gateway Community Center | $12,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide A Neighborhood Community Center Offering Life-enriching Opportunities For Those Who Live, Work, Play, And Learn In The Near-southeast Rockford And Rock River Valley Community, With An Emphasis On Youth | 2018 |
| Rock House Kids | $10,737 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Hot Meals And Bible Study For At-risk Children | 2018 |
| Rockford Promise | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Scholarships For Local College Bound Students | 2018 |
| The Literacy Council | $8,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Assist In Literacy Instruction For Adults And Their Families In The Surrounding Area | 2018 |
| Winnebago County Casa | $15,000 | Rockford, IL, US | To Provide Funding For The Volunteer Program For Abused And Neglected Children. | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 30-0177875 |
| Website | http://www.themillfoundation.org |
| Address | PO BOX 16388 Loves Park, IL 61132-6388 |
Key People (11)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Mill Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Muehlfelder Fred |
|---|---|
| Vice-president | Steurer Cassi |
| Treasurer | Baudhuin Thomas |
| Secretary | Marshall-knutson Cheryl A |
| Immediate Past Chairman | Ecklund Carl |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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