Jerome B Miller Family Foundation
The Jerome B Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its stated activity is donating to organizations selected by its directors; its 2024 filing also reports travel expenses incurred in making donations.
Jerome B Miller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerome B Miller Family Foundation gave $950K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $950,000
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,185
- +45.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,100
- Total assets
- $15,997,393
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jerome B Miller Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a written request and identifies Tiffany Wingo of Great Plains Trust Co. as the contact. It says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing describes educational assistance awards and grants made under procedures established by the foundation in accordance with IRC 4945(g)(1) and IRC 117(a), subject to conditions and limitations outlined in an IRS approval letter dated March 24, 1994.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, according to the filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, according to the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Tiffany Wingo Great Plains Trust Co
Mailing address: 7700 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Ste 101, Overland Park, KS 66202-3057
Phone: (913) 677-7778
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerome B Miller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was B H Foxy Foundation ($230K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $829K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 69 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma (46%), California (25%), Pennsylvania (11%), Washington, DC (11%), and Louisiana (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jerome B Miller Family Foundation gives
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2503% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $950K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $950K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B H Foxy Foundation Van Nuys, CA | General operating and support for the mount of angels initiative | $210,000 |
| Heritage Hall Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating and Support | $188,020 |
| Philadelphia Fight Philadelphia, PA | General Operating and Support | $100,000 |
| Sarcoma Foundation of America Washington, DC | General Operating and Support | $100,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc Norman, OK | General Operating and Support | $74,000 |
| Trombone Shorty Foundation New Orleans, LA | General Operating and Support | $45,000 |
| Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating and Support | $33,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating and Support | $26,500 |
| B H Foxy Foundation Van Nuys, CA | General Operating and Support | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating and Support | $17,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,997,393 | $1,956,882 | $1,138,244 | $950,000 | 27 | $951,357 | $758,985 | $1,005,591 |
| 2023 | $15,944,227 | $594,198 | $885,420 | $700,000 | 29 | $700,000 | $413,968 | $905,993 |
| 2022 | $16,153,259 | $571,031 | $328,240 | $171,500 | 6 | $175,358 | $377,116 | $885,595 |
| 2021 | $15,856,988 | $1,027,590 | $131,977 | $36,500 | 5 | $36,500 | $805,234 | $786,684 |
| 2020 | $15,384,318 | $13,604,699 | $36,102 | $6,250 | 2 | — | $116,071 | $399,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome B Miller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a formal mission. Its grantmaking includes support for organizations working in areas such as arts education, schools and higher education, services for people experiencing homelessness, foster children, food assistance, and health-related causes. These are areas reflected in the missions of individual grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, B H Foxy Foundation describes Mount of Angels as providing free, inclusive arts education and opportunities to youth in Los Angeles. Positive Tomorrows describes its work as providing education and social services for families experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma says it provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $950,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $210,000, with a median of $10,100. The largest listed awards included $210,000 to B H Foxy Foundation, $188,020 to Heritage Hall, and $100,000 each to Philadelphia FIGHT and the Sarcoma Foundation of America. Other listed grants included $74,000 to the University of Oklahoma Foundation, $45,000 to the Trombone Shorty Foundation, and $33,000 to the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation. Many listed grants were designated for general operating support.
The foundation made 29 grants totaling $700,000 in 2023 and 6 grants totaling $171,500 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Juli P Miller and Kevin Miller as co-directors, and Tiffany Wingo of Great Plains Trust as special trustee.
Jerome B Miller Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Juli P. Miller
Co-Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Miller
Co-Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Wingo - Great Plains Trust
Special Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jerome B Miller Family Foundation
How much does Jerome B Miller Family Foundation give each year?
Jerome B Miller Family Foundation gave $950K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700K across 29 grants.
What is Jerome B Miller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerome B Miller Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,100, and its average grant was $35,185, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jerome B Miller Family Foundation give grants?
Jerome B Miller Family Foundation's top state is Oklahoma, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Pennsylvania (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (13 grants) and Van Nuys, CA (2 grants).
Does Jerome B Miller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerome B Miller Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerome B Miller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerome B Miller Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include B H Foxy Foundation ($230,000 across 2 grants), Heritage Hall ($188,020) and Philadelphia Fight ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerome B Miller Family Foundation?
Jerome B Miller Family Foundation reported $16.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $951K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 does Jerome B Miller Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a formal mission. Its grantmaking includes support for organizations working in areas such as arts education, schools and higher education, services for people experiencing homelessness, foster children, food assistance, and health-related causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerome B Miller Family Foundation?
The filing lists a written request and identifies Tiffany Wingo of Great Plains Trust Co. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerome B Miller Family Foundation's EIN?
Jerome B Miller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1438698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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