Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller
The Francis G. and Betty J. Miller Foundation is a private foundation based in Geneseo, Illinois. Established under Betty J. Miller’s estate plan, it supports initiatives intended to improve quality of life for people in Geneseo and surrounding areas.
Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller at a glance
In short: Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller gave $336K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $336,274
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -35.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,849
- +41.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,818,753
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller
- How to Apply
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Eligible nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status may download an application or request one from the foundation. Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Board of Managers. Scholarship applications and awards are limited to Geneseo High School graduates continuing their education in a professional healthcare-related field or at a technical or trade school. The filing states that annual distributions benefit recipients in the Geneseo vicinity, with preference given to need and organizations expected to have the greatest impact. The website lists application deadlines as the first of each month; the filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Tyler Mackey Co Central Bank Illino
Mailing address: 101 N State Street, Geneseo, IL 61254
Phone: (309) 944-5601
Website: https://fbmillerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Freedom House ($100K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Organizations only. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($55,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 199 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it serves Geneseo and surrounding areas. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $221K (2021) to $692K (2023). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $336K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom House Geneseo, IL | For Construction of a New Emergency Shelter | $100,000 |
| Inspire Continuing Care Geneseo, IL | Grant for scholarship fund and expansion of participant services | $40,000 |
| Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation Geneseo, IL | Grant for Technical Infrastructure Project | $35,000 |
| Geneseo Cusd Geneseo, IL | Grant for Purchase of Interactive Displays | $28,650 |
| Geneseo High School Geneseo, IL | Grant for Drone Operation and Maintenance Course | $15,124 |
| Geneseo Park District Geneseo, IL | Grant for Permanent Shelter at Athletic Field | $15,000 |
| Geneseo Marriage & Family Counseling Geneseo, IL | Grant to Compensate 4 Counselors | $12,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Henry County NFP Geneseo, IL | Grant for Construction of Wheelchair Ramp | $10,000 |
| Geneseo Community Chest Geneseo, IL | Annual Grant Request | $10,000 |
| Aisle of Flags Geneseo, IL | Grant for Flagpole Hole Maintenance | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,818,753 | $362,732 | $415,943 | $336,274 | 38 | $367,539 | $326,432 | $392,141 |
| 2024 | $5,872,999 | $346,910 | $434,082 | $368,836 | 59 | $403,244 | $316,072 | $394,522 |
| 2023 | $5,960,171 | $908,304 | $761,013 | $692,453 | 47 | $692,453 | $839,744 | $350,941 |
| 2022 | $5,812,880 | $170,427 | $538,945 | $490,101 | 38 | $538,945 | $145,492 | $281,831 |
| 2021 | $6,181,398 | $497,497 | $269,090 | $220,782 | 17 | $269,090 | $449,189 | $260,995 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller reported a distributable amount of $392K for 2025 — 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 says it seeks to enhance the quality of life of residents in Geneseo and surrounding areas. Its stated focus areas include healthcare and wellness; community infrastructure and capital projects; education, including scholarships for Geneseo High School graduates; and research and innovation addressing local challenges. Scholarship preference is given to students pursuing professional healthcare-related fields or technical or trade school study.
Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in these areas. Freedom House’s mission is to provide compassionate, confidential, free services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Inspire Continuing Care says it provides supervised opportunities for post-high-school young adults with unique qualifications to support their social, emotional, and physical well-being. Geneseo Community Chest says it allocates funds to charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 38 grants totaling $336,274. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500. The 2024 filing reports 59 grants totaling $368,836; the 2023 filing reports 47 grants totaling $692,453.
The largest reported grants in 2025 were $100,000 to Freedom House for construction of a new emergency shelter, $40,000 to Inspire Continuing Care for its scholarship fund and expanded participant services, and $35,000 to Hammond-Henry Hospital Foundation for a technical infrastructure project. Other grants included $28,650 to Geneseo CUSD for interactive displays and $15,124 to Geneseo High School for a drone operation and maintenance course.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Central Bank of Illinois as trustee; Michael Kelly as chairperson; John Dubois as vice president; William Dale as treasurer; Shelly Hickerson as secretary; and Dave Harker and Mark Breeden as trustees.
Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller is led by Michael Kelly, Chairperson since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Kelly
Chairperson
Chair Person → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Central Bank Of Illinois
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$20K (2025)
Dave Harker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Breeden
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dubois
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Hickerson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Dale
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Central Bank of Illinois (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller
How much does Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller give each year?
Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller gave $336K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $369K across 59 grants.
What is Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller's typical grant size?
Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,849, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller give grants?
Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Geneseo, IL (14 grants).
Does Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Award" (24 grants).
Who are Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller's largest grantees?
Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller's largest 2025 grantees include Freedom House ($100,000), Inspire Continuing Care ($40,000) and Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($55,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller?
Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $368K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $392K (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 Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller fund?
The foundation says it seeks to enhance the quality of life of residents in Geneseo and surrounding areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller?
Eligible nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status may download an application or request one from the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller's EIN?
Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2637009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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