Howard Miller Charitable Fdn
Howard Miller Charitable Fdn is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $297K. Net investment income was $368K.
Howard Miller Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: Howard Miller Charitable Fdn gave $297K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $296,550
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,425
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,103
- Total assets
- $5,735,237
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Howard Miller Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thiel College ($148K). Together the top 6 received $297K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 30 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Howard Miller Charitable Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2020) to $311K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thiel College Greenville, PA | General Support | $148,275 |
| Passavant Retirement Community Cranberry Township, PA | General Support | $59,310 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church Chicago, IL | General Support | $53,379 |
| Southwestern Pa Synod of the Evangelical Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $14,827 |
| St Labre Indian School Ashland, MT | General Support | $11,862 |
| Animal Rescue League Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $8,897 |
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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 | $5,735,237 | $424,374 | $374,497 | $296,550 | 6 | $311,681 | $367,752 | $364,649 |
| 2024 | $5,684,171 | $438,468 | $368,493 | $292,781 | 6 | $307,147 | $384,342 | $343,361 |
| 2023 | $5,614,992 | $371,658 | $362,501 | $299,805 | 6 | $314,922 | $321,489 | $310,029 |
| 2022 | $5,606,342 | $29,596 | $376,337 | $310,589 | 6 | $326,461 | $87,501 | $325,839 |
| 2021 | $5,948,314 | $266,378 | $339,314 | $267,668 | 6 | $285,039 | $204,875 | $370,746 |
| 2020 | $6,023,941 | $303,874 | $335,695 | $259,835 | 6 | — | $255,139 | $318,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard Miller Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $365K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Howard Miller Charitable Fdn's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$59K (2022) → $64K (2025)
Louise R. Vuono
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$4K (2024) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Vuono (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $64K, to PNC Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Howard Miller Charitable Fdn
How much does Howard Miller Charitable Fdn give each year?
Howard Miller Charitable Fdn gave $297K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $293K across 6 grants.
What is Howard Miller Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
Howard Miller Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $34,103, and its average grant was $49,425, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Howard Miller Charitable Fdn give grants?
Howard Miller Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Howard Miller Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Howard Miller Charitable Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Howard Miller Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
Howard Miller Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Thiel College ($148,275), Passavant Retirement Community ($59,310) and Evangelical Lutheran Church ($53,379), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Howard Miller Charitable Fdn?
Howard Miller Charitable Fdn reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $312K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $365K (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 Howard Miller Charitable Fdn?
Howard Miller Charitable Fdn is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Howard Miller Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Howard Miller Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6318305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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