The Mill Foundation
EIN 300177875Total Given 2021–2024
$359K
44 grants · $90K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$9K
typical small grants · $5K–$11K
grant size
45%
supporter · 13/29 multi-year
repeat
$2.0M
Assets (2024)
29
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CARL ECKLUND
Phone
(815) 282-7738
Deadlines
JANUARY 2ND AND JULY 1ST OF EACH YEAR.
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
Restrictions
GRANTS MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. THE APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE GREATER ROCKFORD AREA, AND THEY MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A REPORT ON MEASURABLE OUTCOMES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $2.0M | $68K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $2.0M | $-15K | N/A |
| 2021 | $120K | $2.4M | $271K | 14 |
| 2023 | $115K | $1.9M | $80K | 16 |
| 2024 | $124K | $2.0M | $81K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 44 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$9K
Average
$8K
75th Pctl
$11K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
EC
Ecklund Carl
Immediate Past Chairman
Leadership
SC
Steurer Cassi
Vice-President
Leadership
MF
Muehlfelder Fred
President
Leadership
BT
Baudhuin Thomas
Treasurer
Leadership
MA
Marshall-Knutson Cheryl a
Secretary
Leadership
BG
Binicewicz Gary
Director
MJ
Marrs Jeffrey
Director
RL
Rose Thomas L
Director
CD
Cyrs David
Director
JR
Johnson Scott R
Director
PN
Povalitis Nick
Director
EC
Ecklund Carl
President
Leadership
MF
Muehlfelder Fred
Vice-President
Leadership
BT
Baudhuin Thomas
Treasurer
Leadership
MA
Marshall-Knutson Cheryl a
Secretary
Leadership
CM
Cyrs David M
Director
JR
Johnson Scott R
Director
LD
Leezer David
Director
RL
Rose Thomas L
Director
SD
Sidney David
Director
SC
Steurer Cassi
Director
EC
Ecklund Carl
President
Leadership
MF
Muehlfelder Fred
Vice President
Leadership
BT
Baudhuin Thomas
Treasurer
Leadership
MC
Marshall-Knutson Cheryl
Secretary
Leadership
SD
Sidney David
Director
WA
Wham Mary Ann
Director
SC
Steurer Cassi
Director
LD
Leezer David
Director
JS
Johnson Scott
Director
DL
Diaz Lori
Director
CD
Cyrs David
Director
RT
Rose Thomas
Director
EC
Ecklund Carl
Chairman
Leadership
MF
Muehlfelder Fred
Vice Chairman
Leadership
BT
Baudhuin Thomas
Treasurer
Leadership
RT
Rose Thomas
Secretary
Leadership
WA
Wham Mary Ann
Director
SC
Steurer Cassi
Director
MC
Marshall-Knutson Cheryl
Director
LD
Leezer David
Director
JS
Johnson Scott
Director
DL
Diaz Lori
Director
CD
Cyrs David
Director
EC
Ecklund Carl
Chairman
Leadership
MF
Muehlfelder Fred
Vice Chairman
Leadership
BT
Baudhuin Thomas
Treasurer
Leadership
RT
Rose Thomas
Secretary
Leadership
WA
Wham Mary Ann
Director
SC
Steurer Cassi
Director
MC
Marshall-Knutson Cheryl
Director
LD
Leezer David
Director
JS
Johnson Scott
Director
DL
Diaz Lori
Director
CD
Cyrs David
Director
Grants Awarded (44 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Community Center | Rockford, IL | $15,000 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Rockford, IL | $13,500 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2024 |
| Youth Services Network | Rockford, IL | $13,500 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2024 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rockford | Rockford, IL | $12,500 | TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH THROUGH ACADEMIC SUCCESS, GOOD CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP AND HEALTHY... | 2021 |
| Keeping Families and Communities Together-Kfact | Rockford, IL | $12,500 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| Northwest Community Center | Rockford, IL | $12,500 | 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 | Rockford, IL | $12,500 | TO PROVIDE A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERING LIFE-ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK, PLAY, AND... | 2021 |
| United Way of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | $12,500 | TO IMPROVES LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY BY FOCUSING ON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS | 2021 |
| Winnebago County Casa | Rockford, IL | $12,500 | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. | 2021 |
| Casa of Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | $12,289 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2023 |
| Casa of Winnebago County | Rockford, IL | $10,800 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2024 |
| Patriots' Gateway Community Center | Rockford, IL | $10,800 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2024 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Rockford, IL | $10,800 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2024 |
| Children'S Safe Harbor | Rockford, IL | $10,000 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SUPERVISED VISITATION AND VISITATION EXCHANGE PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRNMENT... | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Rockford, IL | $10,000 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2023 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Rockford, IL | $10,000 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2023 |
| Patriots' Gateway Community Center | Rockford, IL | $10,000 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2023 |
| Northwest Community Center | Rockford, IL | $10,000 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2023 |
| Children'S Home & Aid - Northern Region | Rockford, IL | $10,000 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2023 |
| Northwest Christian Community Development | Rockford, IL | $9,100 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Rockford, IL | $9,000 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2024 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | Rockford, IL | $9,000 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2024 |
| Northwest Christian Community Development | Rockford, IL | $8,316 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2024 |
| Teens 'N Transition - Ramp | Rockford, IL | $8,000 | TO PROVIDE ENHANCED OUTCOMES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. | 2021 |
| Discovery Center Museum of Rockford | Rockford, IL | $8,000 | SOCIAL WELFARE | 2023 |