Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat
Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in Pennsylvania, including organizations working in arts and science, education, food rescue, refugee support, human services, homelessness services, and education for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat at a glance
In short: Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat gave $351K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,948
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,235
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,704,314
- +2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev as the contact and refers to footnotes for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev
Mailing address: Tower At Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 442-1522
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carnegie Institute ($30K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 192 grants of 192 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 38 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $337K (2024) to $390K (2023). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $351K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Propel Schools Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| 412 Food Rescue Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Latino Community Center Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Refugee Youth Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,948 |
| Glade Run Lutheran Services Zelienople, PA | Glade Run Adventures | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's SErvice Philadelphia, PA | Genral Support | $10,000 |
| Rankin Christian Center Rankin, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| East End Cooperative Ministry Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Life's Work of Western PA Pittsburgh, PA | Transition Assistance to | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,704,314 | $596,898 | $454,829 | $350,948 | 38 | $396,443 | $540,926 | $413,930 |
| 2024 | $6,564,960 | $231,745 | $428,322 | $337,317 | 33 | $372,079 | $173,733 | $385,710 |
| 2023 | $6,763,372 | $178,266 | $490,408 | $390,089 | 40 | $425,942 | $146,923 | $373,170 |
| 2022 | $7,081,824 | $381,871 | $502,377 | $373,568 | 42 | $426,283 | $310,922 | $442,805 |
| 2021 | $7,210,329 | $418,594 | $475,636 | $359,846 | 39 | — | $331,177 | $408,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat reported a distributable amount of $414K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. Carnegie Institute describes its mission as preserving and expanding arts and science resources as agents of personal growth and social advancement. Propel Schools Foundation says it supports Propel Schools’ work to expand access to high-performing public schools. 412 Food Rescue describes its work as addressing hunger and sustainability by rescuing fresh food.
Other 2025 recipients include Hello Neighbor, which says it empowers refugees and immigrants through community connections; Light of Life Ministries, which provides food, shelter, and support to people experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction; and Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, which provides student-centered education and extracurricular programs for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have other communication needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $350,948. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed award was $30,000 to Carnegie Institute for general support. Other listed awards included $15,000 each to Propel Schools Foundation, 412 Food Rescue, and Latino Community Center, all for general support, and $10,948 to Alliance for Refugee Youth for general support. Additional 2025 recipients included Hello Neighbor, Human Services Center Corporation, Light of Life Ministries, and Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, each receiving $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Pillar, PNC Bank NA, and Thomas M Mulroy as co-trustees.
Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Pillar
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $13K (2025)
PNC Bank NA
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$73K (2021) → $59K (2025)
Thomas M. Mulroy
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $13K (2025)
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 $59K, to PNC Bank NA (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat
How much does Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat give each year?
Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat gave $351K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $337K across 33 grants.
What is Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat's typical grant size?
Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,235, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat that year got $11K on average.
Where does Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat give grants?
Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (26 grants), Wexford, PA (2 grants) and Sewickley, PA (2 grants).
Does Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat's largest grantees?
Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat's largest 2025 grantees include Carnegie Institute ($30,000), Propel Schools Foundation ($15,000) and 412 Food Rescue Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat?
Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $396K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $414K (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 Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. Carnegie Institute describes its mission as preserving and expanding arts and science resources as agents of personal growth and social advancement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat?
The 2024 filing lists PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev as the contact and refers to footnotes for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat's EIN?
Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6305933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/howard-and-nell-e-miller-foundat-morg_6b756fd7bb5949f085c61785fffbfa45
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