Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation
To improve societal conditions by granting funds for charitable, scientific, literary, education, or religious purposes.
Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation gave $3.6M across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,557,729
- +1678.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,778,865
- +789.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,778,865
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Greater Kansas City Community Foundation ($3.6M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1594% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2022) to $3.6M (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO | Liquidating distribution (see form 990, part iii, line 3 & schedule n) | $3,357,729 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Support for Charitable Giving | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $139,857 | $3,577,765 | $3,557,729 | 2 | $139,857 |
| 2022 | $3,002,415 | $181,618 | $217,123 | $200,000 | 1 | $181,618 |
| 2021 | $3,820,187 | $275,968 | $243,611 | $226,000 | 1 | $275,968 |
| 2020 | $3,461,952 | $400,761 | $226,906 | $210,000 | 1 | $400,761 |
About Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation is a public charity, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $140K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation is led by Randall D. Clark, President & Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Randall D. Clark
President & Chairman
President → President & Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Melcher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wally
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Melcher Benjamin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne F. Melcher
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Palmer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Norman M. Arnell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Harold S. Melcher (2020) — Chairman Emeritus
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation
How much does Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation give each year?
Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation gave $3.6M across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
Where does Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation operate?
Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation's EIN?
Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6070986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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