C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation
C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious and Christian organizations, arts support, education, and organizations addressing community needs.
C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation gave $70K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,200
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,712
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $623,546
- -4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 30510, Houston, TX 77009
Phone: (713) 953-0191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CRU ($7K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 190 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 61% of grant dollars, followed by Florida (11%), California (10%), New York (4%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 41 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 170% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $70K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRU Orlando, FL | Full Fill Grea Commissio | $7,000 |
| Heartstone Foundation Richmond, TX | Outreach | $5,000 |
| Warren Cullwell Ministries Austin, TX | Spread the Gospel | $5,000 |
| El Ayudante Missions USA Rodeo, CA | Community Projects in Honduras | $3,150 |
| Biola University La Mirada, CA | Educate Christian Leaders | $3,000 |
| Fractured Atlas New York, NY | Help Artists | $3,000 |
| Second Baptist Church Houston, TX | Outreach | $3,000 |
| As Our Own Houston, TX | Children in India | $2,500 |
| Elijah Rising Houston, TX | Committed to End Sex Trafficking | $2,500 |
| Bridges to Life Houston, TX | Bring Healing to Victims of Crime | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $623,546 | $42,845 | $81,404 | $70,200 | 41 | $71,950 | $33,323 | $42,264 |
| 2023 | $652,819 | $356,584 | $74,135 | $66,050 | 41 | $67,675 | $12,850 | $39,708 |
| 2022 | $391,570 | $31,442 | $57,627 | $49,050 | 36 | $50,675 | $24,826 | $24,929 |
| 2021 | $406,621 | $57,155 | $56,695 | $50,550 | 38 | $50,880 | $51,340 | $5,889 |
| 2020 | $472,569 | $-15,362 | $53,123 | $48,550 | 34 | — | $6,843 | $23,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, El Ayudante Missions USA describes its mission as empowering rather than enabling by collaborating with local people to address needs. Biola University describes itself as a Christian university grounded in biblically centered education and spiritual development. Fractured Atlas says it empowers artists through fiscal sponsorship, visa support, and fundraising tools.
Other supported organizations describe work including ending sex trafficking through prayer, awareness, intervention, and restoration (Elijah Rising); reducing crime by reducing recidivism through restorative justice sessions involving victims and offenders (Bridges to Life); and discipling men in biblical knowledge and application (Logos Leaders Outreach). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $70,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $7,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $7,000 to CRU; $5,000 each to Heartstone Foundation and Warren Cullwell Ministries; $3,150 to El Ayudante Missions USA; $3,000 each to Biola University, Fractured Atlas, and Second Baptist Church; and $2,500 each to As Our Own and Elijah Rising.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tracy Miller Wilkerson as president/secretary and Charles W Miller Jr as treasurer.
C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation is led by Tracy Miller Wilkerson, President & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracy Miller Wilkerson
President & Secretary
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles W. Miller Jr.
Treasurer
Treasury → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Johnson Miller (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation
How much does C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation give each year?
C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation gave $70K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 41 grants.
What is C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation's typical grant size?
C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,712, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation give grants?
C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (20 grants).
Does C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Outreach" (5 grants).
Who are C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation's largest grantees?
C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CRU ($7,000), Heartstone Foundation ($5,000) and Warren Cullwell Ministries ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation?
C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation reported $624K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, El Ayudante Missions USA describes its mission as empowering rather than enabling by collaborating with local people to address needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation's EIN?
C Wayne and Patricia J Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0683283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does C Wayne and Patricia J 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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