Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat
The Howard and Nell E Miller Foundation is a private foundation (501(c)(3)) located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 2016, the foundation operates with a single staff member and focuses on community support and youth development initiatives in the Pittsburgh region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.7M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$351K
+4.0% YoY
Grant Count
38
+15.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-9.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary areas of focus include:
- COVID-19 community support
- Youth development and youth conservation
- Youth employment programs (Youthworks Hire Me Program)
- Transitional living programs
- Teen Studio Sto-Rox
- General community support
Grantmaking
The foundation made 32 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2025). Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $6,704,314
- Total Revenues: $596,898
- Total Expenses: $454,829
- Staff: 1 employee
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,704,314 | $6,564,960 | $6,763,372 |
| Revenue | $596,898 | $231,745 | $178,266 |
| Expenses | $454,829 | $428,322 | $490,408 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $396,443 | $372,079 | $425,942 |
| Net Investment Income | $540,926 | $173,733 | $146,923 |
| Distributable Amount | $413,930 | $385,710 | $373,170 |
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
192 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN PILLAR | CO-TRUSTEE | 3 | $12,820 |
| PNC BANK NA | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $59,128 |
| THOMAS M MULROY | CO-TRUSTEE | 3 | $12,820 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been recognized as a supporter of cultural and community organizations in Pittsburgh, including the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, and has announced grant awards to organizations such as Life's Work of Western PA.
Life\u2019sWork of Western PA Announces Grant Award from the Howard E. and\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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