Howard Miller Foundation
The Howard Miller Foundation is a private foundation based in Zeeland, Michigan, established in March 1977. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and other qualifying purposes. The foundation is classified as a private foundation under IRS regulations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.3M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$982K
+1.9% YoY
Grant Count
59
+1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+0.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation primarily funds support for general operations and college tuition assistance.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$2,500–$379,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include Michigan, Washington, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $16,671,064
- Total revenues: $560,648
- Total expenses: $1,045,085
- Investment income and dividends: $449,024
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,294,684 | $16,671,064 | $17,153,558 |
| Revenue | $1,676,855 | $560,648 | $1,211,659 |
| Expenses | $1,059,335 | $1,045,085 | $1,268,578 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $983,390 | $965,145 | $1,155,701 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,600,910 | $492,382 | $1,139,167 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,154,622 | $981,674 | $983,354 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Howard J. Miller – President
- Philip D. Miller – Secretary/Treasurer
- Jack H. Miller – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD J MILLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PHILIP D MILLER | SECRETARY/TREASURE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation's activity reflects its ongoing commitment to grantmaking in education, human services, and philanthropic support. In 2023, the foundation distributed approximately $963,500 across 58-62 grants to various organizations.
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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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