AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation
The Avy L & Roberta L Miller Foundation is a private foundation based in Stanford, California. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and institutions, including colleges, food assistance organizations, public media, and legal and health-related organizations.
AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation gave $43K across 64 grants in 2026 (avg $672.656), top state Massachusetts. 16% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $43,050
- +12.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 64
- -11.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $673
- +26.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $669,021
- -1.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (10 of 64, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (20% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 710 Alvarado Row, Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: (650) 321-6804
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Columbia Law School ($3K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
319 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 319 grants of 319 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Massachusetts (20%), New York (19%), California (18%), Nebraska (16%), and Connecticut (15%). The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 10 of 64 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $720; repeat grants $664. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 80% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $43K (2026). In 2026 it made 64 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Law School New York, NY | AVY L & Roberta L Miller Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | Lindsey Miller Lerman Book Fund | $2,500 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland Omaha, NE | General Support | $1,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes Ministries Inc Hartford, CT | General Support | $1,500 |
| Nebraska Public Media Lincoln, NE | General Support | $1,500 |
| Omaha Public Schools Omaha, NE | General Support | $1,500 |
| Central Fund of Isreal New York, NY | For Shurat Hadin | $1,250 |
| Connecticut Public Media Hartford, CT | General Support | $1,250 |
| New Englind Public Media Springfield, MA | General Support | $1,250 |
| Child Savings Institute Omaha, NE | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $669,021 | $58,762 | $57,715 | $43,050 | 64 | $43,050 | $58,762 | — |
| 2025 | $678,144 | $35,091 | $49,265 | $38,400 | 72 | $41,536 | $27,362 | $41,821 |
| 2024 | $678,511 | $18,262 | $41,798 | $30,800 | 65 | $34,401 | $10,865 | $37,224 |
| 2023 | $701,397 | $-36,004 | $53,376 | $39,850 | 58 | $45,372 | $436 | $35,019 |
| 2022 | $790,777 | $41,608 | $36,525 | $28,550 | 60 | $28,550 | $33,633 | $40,555 |
| 2021 | $814,658 | $183,444 | $34,992 | $27,050 | 59 | — | $178,371 | $34,244 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Wellesley College describes its mission as providing “an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world.” Food Bank for the Heartland says it works to eliminate hunger in the Heartland by ensuring access to healthy food through community partnerships. Loaves and Fishes Ministries says it helps people in its community live with spiritual dignity and independence.
Other 2026 recipients include the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance, which describes its work as providing hope and support for brain tumor patients and caregivers while advancing awareness, quality of care, and research; Transgender Law Center, which says it works to change law, policy, and attitudes so people can live safely and free from discrimination; and Ploughshares Fund, whose stated mission is to reduce and eventually eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $43,050. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median grant of $500. Among the largest were $2,500 to Columbia Law School for the Avy L & Roberta L Miller Memorial Scholarship and $2,500 to Wellesley College for the Lindsey Miller Lerman Book Fund. Other notable grants included $1,500 each to Food Bank for the Heartland, Loaves and Fishes Ministries, Nebraska Public Media, and Omaha Public Schools, all for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Stephanie Miller Koran as president, Andrea Miller Keller as vice president, and Lindsey Miller Lerman as treasurer.
AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation is led by Stephanie Miller Koran, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Stephanie Miller Koran
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Miller Keller
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Miller Lerman
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation
How much does AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation give each year?
AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation gave $43K across 64 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $38K across 72 grants.
What is AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation's typical grant size?
AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $673, across 64 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation that year got $720 on average.
Where does AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation give grants?
AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), San Francisco, CA (8 grants) and Omaha, NE (6 grants).
Does AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 64) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation's largest grantees?
AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Columbia Law School ($2,500), Wellesley College ($2,500) and Food Bank for the Heartland ($1,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation?
AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation reported $669K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $59K.
What does AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Wellesley College describes its mission as providing “an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation's EIN?
AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6057786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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