Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc
Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $34K.
Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc gave $17K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,025
- -12.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,892
- +76.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $265,062
- +5.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (78% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Camp Airy & Camp Louise Foundation Inc ($6K). Together the top 9 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−20%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 89% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $21K (2023). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Airy & Camp Louise Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | All Contributions used for Charity's exempt purposes | $5,500 |
| Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Baltimore, MD | All contributions used for charities exempt purposes | $3,500 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | All Contributions used for Charity's exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Cockeysville Rec Council Cockeysville, MD | Charitable | $1,400 |
| B'nai Brith Youth Organization Washington, DC | All Contributions used for Charity's exempt purposes | $1,250 |
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation Pikesville, MD | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Athletes Serving Athletes Lutherville, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Owings Mills, MD | Charitable | $625 |
| Lake Roland Nature Center Baltimore, MD | All Contributions used for Charity's exempt purposes | $50 |
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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 | $265,062 | $34,208 | $19,323 | $17,025 | 9 | $17,025 | $34,208 | $19,186 |
| 2025 | $250,177 | $19,725 | $21,575 | $19,350 | 18 | $19,350 | $19,725 | $17,439 |
| 2024 | $252,027 | $17,118 | $22,095 | $19,750 | 16 | $19,750 | $17,118 | $16,191 |
| 2023 | $257,004 | $24,980 | $27,553 | $21,150 | 19 | $21,150 | $24,805 | $15,887 |
| 2022 | $259,577 | $7,767 | $22,510 | $20,650 | 6 | $20,650 | $9,817 | $17,406 |
| 2021 | $274,320 | $15,835 | $18,445 | $16,825 | 14 | — | $15,835 | $15,575 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc is led by Craig A Friedman, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Craig A Friedman
President
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrea Potler
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sonel V Friedman
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Helene K Miller (2021) — President & Treasurer
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 Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc
How much does Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc gave $17K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $19K across 18 grants.
What is Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,892, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (15%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Who are Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Camp Airy & Camp Louise Foundation Inc ($5,500), Baltimore Hebrew Congregation ($3,500) and The V Foundation for Cancer Research ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc?
Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc reported $265K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 is Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc?
Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $265K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Helene K Miller Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1954977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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