Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation
The Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Glenelg, Maryland. Its 2024 filing states that its only charitable activity is making cash contributions to a variety of charitable organizations.
Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation gave $173K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in District of Columbia. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $172,500
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,375
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,400,150
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (51% 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 Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 120, Glenelg, MD 21737
Phone: (410) 531-2759
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Miguel School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 62 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, 29% to recipients in Maryland, and 20% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 (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 $149K (2020) to $188K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel School Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Roots and Wings Inc Delray Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Leadership & Learning Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| C&O Canal Trust Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alice Furguson Foundation Accokeek, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Living Classrooms Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Modern Classrooms Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| City of Blossoms Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Paul's Place Delray Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Washington School for Girls Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,400,150 | $264,312 | $179,464 | $172,500 | 12 | $176,193 | $260,620 | $218,659 |
| 2023 | $3,313,587 | $69,487 | $207,242 | $187,500 | 13 | $196,633 | $87,944 | $197,089 |
| 2022 | $3,458,166 | $1,020,262 | $193,623 | $187,500 | 12 | $188,915 | $79,510 | $194,481 |
| 2021 | $2,635,266 | $195,768 | $193,224 | $182,500 | 12 | $183,813 | $193,207 | $176,436 |
| 2020 | $2,633,844 | $1,134,129 | $164,368 | $148,900 | 13 | — | $130,040 | $131,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $219K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, education-related organizations, and groups working on recreation and historic preservation. Roots and Wings Inc describes its mission as supporting children’s reading skills and teachers who inspire learning. C&O Canal Trust describes its mission as partnering with the National Park Service to protect, restore, and promote the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $172,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 each to San Miguel School and Roots and Wings Inc, and $20,000 each to Wilderness Leadership & Learning Inc and C&O Canal Trust. Other grants included $15,000 each to Alice Ferguson Foundation, Living Classrooms, and Modern Classrooms.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles H Miller Jr as president, John Lauroesch as treasurer, and John M Lynham Jr as secretary.
Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation is led by Charles H. Miller Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles H. Miller Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Lauroesch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John M. Lynham Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation
How much does Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation give each year?
Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation gave $173K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $188K across 13 grants.
What is Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,375, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation give grants?
Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (29%) and Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants) and Delray Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Miguel School ($25,000), Roots and Wings Inc ($25,000) and Wilderness Leadership & Learning Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation?
Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $219K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, education-related organizations, and groups working on recreation and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3734192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles H Miller Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Charles H Miller Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-h-miller-charitable-foundation-morg_cd4607088e794ba88e5f3522929bd567
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