Gerald M & Carole a Miller

Foundation · Grantmaker DAYTON, OH EIN: 31-1153159

The Gerald M & Carole A Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio, established in 1986. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on grantmaking in education, human services, and philanthropic support.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.4M

+23.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$393K

+32.4% YoY

Grant Count

+28.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+3.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald M & Carole a Miller reported a distributable amount of $358K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports education initiatives. Primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Science and STEM education
Scholarships and student financial aid
Human services
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated support across its priority areas, including a $5,000 grant to Dayton Right To Life Society for operating expenses in 2024.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Ohio
Florida
North Carolina

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $614K (52%)

Florida $300K (25%)

North Carolina $75K (6%)

Kansas $67K (6%)

Indiana $47K (4%)

California $15K (1%)

Texas $14K (1%)

District of Columbia $11K (1%)

+8 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

AdhevilleAngolaAshevilleAshvilleBoca GrandeBrecksvilleBronxChagrin FallsChicagoCincinnatiColumbusCovingtonDallasDarienDaytonDurhamEaganEnglewoodFort WayneFremont

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $5,373,646
Total Annual Giving: $392,600
EIN: 31-1153159

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$5,373,646	$4,338,306	$4,559,740
Revenue	$1,493,811	$126,470	$637,575
Expenses	$457,322	$346,661	$302,675
Qualifying Distributions	$405,136	$297,831	$273,327
Net Investment Income	$187,037	$75,481	$71,268
Distributable Amount	$358,107	$274,272	$231,741

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

243 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Brigids Path ($20,000), Diocese of Venice ($15,000), Healthnet Foundation ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION DAYTON, OH	OPERATING EXPENSES	$1,000
AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION TUXEDO, NC	OPERATING EXPENSES	$5,000
ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS ASHEVILLE, NC	OPERATING EXPENSES	$10,000
BARRIER ISLAND PARKS SOCIETY BOCA GRANDE, FL	OPERATING EXPENSES	$5,000
BASCOM PALMER PEDIATRIC EYE INST MIAMI, FL	OPERATING EXPENSES	$5,000
BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE LOXAHATCHEE GROVE, FL	OPERATING EXPENSES	$10,000
BISHOPS FAITH APPEAL VENICE, FL	OPERATING EXP	$1,500
BOCA GRANDE DISASTER FUND BOCA GRANDE, FL	OPERATING EXPENSES	$10,000
BOCA GRANDE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC BOCA GRANDE, FL	OPERATING EXP	$1,000
BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC BOCA GRANDE, FL	OPERATING EXPENSE	$6,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CAROLE A MILLER	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
MATTHEW T MILLER	VICE-PRES.	0.5	—
KATHY A ALPETER	TREASURER	1	—
LAURIE MILLER-D'ARCANGELO	SECRETARY	0.75	—
CHRISTINE MILLER	PRESIDENT	1	—
DAVID E ALPETER	TRUSTEE	0.25	—
GERALD M MILLER	TRUSTEE	0.75	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 744, Dayton, OH 45401-0744
Telephone: 937-293-0900

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gerald M & Carole a Miller fund?

The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports education initiatives. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Science and STEM education • Scholarships and student financial aid • Human services • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Gerald M & Carole a Miller?

**Financial Profile:** • Total assets: $5,373,646 • Total annual giving: $392,600 • Typical grant awards range from $200 to $71,000 **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation has demonstrated support across its priority areas, including a $5,000 grant to Dayton Right To Life Society for operating expenses in 2024.

Where does Gerald M & Carole a Miller make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Ohio • Florida • North Carolina

What size grants does Gerald M & Carole a Miller award?

In 2025, Gerald M & Carole a Miller awarded 68 grants totaling $393K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Gerald M & Carole a Miller required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Gerald M & Carole a Miller reported a distributable amount of $358K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.