W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 2002, with $290,683 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1558, Columbus, OH, 43216 EIN 37-1432256 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2025)
$291K
▲ 214.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$88K
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating216 mo reserves · +70% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation: 216 mo reserves · +70% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1558, Columbus, OH, 43216
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $135K (FY2020) to $291K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
69.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,683▲214% | $88,213▲6.8% | $1,588,157▲14.6% | $1,588,157▲14.6% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $92,532▲19.2% | $82,622▼5.1% | $1,386,160▲0.7% | $1,386,160▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $77,611▲772% | $87,087▼15.7% | $1,376,056▼0.7% | $1,376,056▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$11,548▼104% | $103,294▲8.4% | $1,385,677▼7.2% | $1,385,677▼7.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $269,731▲100% | $95,294▲15.1% | $1,493,949▲12.8% | $1,493,949▲12.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $134,775 | $82,790▼2.5% | $1,324,708▲10.5% | $1,324,708▲10.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $84,901 | $1,198,923 | $1,198,923 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1432256, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation's EIN?
- W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1432256.
- How much revenue does W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation report?
- W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation reported $290,683 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W Paul & Thora J Mills Foundation (EIN 37-1432256) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.