James L Miller Charitable Foundation
James L Miller Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dchuylkill Haven, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $130K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $23K.
James L Miller Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: James L Miller Charitable Foundation gave $23K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,500
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,500
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $130,000
- +57.6% vs 2024
- 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 September 2026.
Who James L Miller Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Plunketts Creek Township Fire Depar ($10K). Together the top 5 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $50K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plunketts Creek Township Fire Depar Williamsport, PA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Blue MTN Gridiron Football Club Schuylkill Haven, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Avenues Foundation Pottsville, PA | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of PA Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Pottsville, PA | General Operating | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,000 | $70,000 | $22,500 | $22,500 | 5 | $22,500 |
| 2024 | $82,500 | $50,000 | $17,500 | $17,500 | 4 | $17,500 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | 6 | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James L Miller Charitable Foundation is led by James L. Miller, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James L. Miller
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hoover
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 James L Miller Charitable Foundation
How much does James L Miller Charitable Foundation give each year?
James L Miller Charitable Foundation gave $23K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 4 grants.
What is James L Miller Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
James L Miller Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James L Miller Charitable Foundation give grants?
James L Miller Charitable Foundation 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 Pottsville, PA (2 grants).
Does James L Miller Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James L Miller Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James L Miller Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
James L Miller Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Plunketts Creek Township Fire Depar ($10,000), Blue MTN Gridiron Football Club ($5,000) and Avenues Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James L Miller Charitable Foundation?
James L Miller Charitable Foundation reported $130K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What is James L Miller Charitable Foundation's EIN?
James L Miller Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3558090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
Live grants for the work James L Miller Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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