The Robert A. Mills Foundation, administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., provides grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that support charitable, religious, scientific, literary, humanitarian, scholarship, or educational purposes. While there are no official geographic restrictions, the foundation typically prioritizes organizations located within New Jersey.
Grants are available across a broad array of program areas, including arts, culture and humanities, education, environment and animals, health, human services, public and society benefit, and religion. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations with valid 501(c)(3) status. Applications must demonstrate specificity regarding the need, practicability, and usefulness of the proposed grant project to be competitive.
Applications are accepted year-round; however, they must be submitted by May 15 to be considered for funding decisions made in July. Applicants will receive an automatic email confirmation upon submission and will be notified regarding the outcome of their application. If funded, recipients are required to submit a progress report six months after receiving grant funds.
The typical grant size ranges from $5,000 to $15,000. The foundation encourages clear and detailed applications that articulate the impact and viability of the proposed activities. Application materials must be submitted through the foundation’s online grant application portal.
