Joseph E and Ronda B Miller
Joseph E and Ronda B Miller is a private foundation based in Crescent City, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable, religious, social-service, and other organizations, primarily in Florida.
Joseph E and Ronda B Miller at a glance
In short: Joseph E and Ronda B Miller gave $66K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,781
- +251.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,482
- +221.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,401,285
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph E and Ronda B Miller
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says general letter requests are acceptable, there are no deadlines, and there are no stated restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph E Miller
Mailing address: 144 William Bartram Dr, Crescent City, FL 32112
Phone: (904) 249-1776
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph E and Ronda B Miller funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Ch ($15K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 2% to Colorado, and 1% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joseph E and Ronda B Miller open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 121% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $66K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Ch Palm Coast, FL | Support Community & Promote Charitie | $15,000 |
| Diocese of St Augustine Jacksonville, FL | Support for Needy Bishop's Appeal | $10,000 |
| Rodeheaver Boys Ranch Palatka, FL | Program for Troubled Boys | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph St Augustine, FL | Support for Human Needs | $5,000 |
| Heart of Putnam Food Pantry Palatka, FL | Support for Food for Needy | $5,000 |
| Putnam Christian Services Palatka, FL | Support Low Income-Food and Clothing | $5,000 |
| Friends of OPO Orlando, FL | Support Social, Cultural & Eduations | $5,000 |
| Other Charities Cresent City, FL | Support Various Charities | $4,400 |
| United Against Poverty Orlando, FL | Support for Working Poor & Low Inc | $2,500 |
| St Gerard Campus St Augustine, FL | Medical for Unwed Teens | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,401,285 | $147,735 | $75,041 | $65,781 | 12 | $65,781 | $47,876 | $66,299 |
| 2024 | $1,318,074 | $-13,726 | $27,407 | $18,740 | 11 | $18,740 | $53,697 | $61,629 |
| 2023 | $1,214,914 | $64,626 | $20,410 | $12,590 | 7 | $12,590 | $56,911 | $56,089 |
| 2022 | $1,094,914 | $21,302 | $37,870 | $29,794 | 17 | $29,794 | $37,200 | $58,460 |
| 2021 | $1,300,086 | $72,280 | $27,160 | $18,825 | 16 | $18,825 | $37,739 | $62,444 |
| 2020 | $1,257,038 | $191,494 | $64,089 | $55,544 | 12 | — | $27,890 | $63,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph E and Ronda B Miller reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission. Grants in 2025 included support for organizations addressing food and clothing needs, human needs, youth, and other charitable purposes. Among the recipients, Rodeheaver Boys Ranch describes its mission as providing a healthy environment for neglected boys; Sisters of St. Joseph describes its work as serving the needs of the “dear neighbor” in Florida; United Against Poverty describes its purpose as helping families and individuals achieve sustainable economic self-sufficiency; and St Gerard Campus describes its work as assistance and education for unwed mothers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $65,781 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $881 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, $10,000 each to the Diocese of St Augustine and Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, and $5,000 each to Sisters of St. Joseph, Heart of Putnam Food Pantry, Putnam Christian Services, and Friends of OPO.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph E Miller as director/president and director/vice president, Ronda B Miller as director/vice president/secretary, and Leslie M Zeccardi as director/vice president.
Joseph E and Ronda B Miller is led by Joseph E. Miller, Director, President, Director & Vice President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph E. Miller
Director, President, Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie M. Zeccardi
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronda B. Miller
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph E and Ronda B Miller
How much does Joseph E and Ronda B Miller give each year?
Joseph E and Ronda B Miller gave $66K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 11 grants.
What is Joseph E and Ronda B Miller's typical grant size?
Joseph E and Ronda B Miller's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,482, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph E and Ronda B Miller that year got $8K on average.
Where does Joseph E and Ronda B Miller give grants?
Joseph E and Ronda B Miller gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palatka, FL (3 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants) and St Augustine, FL (2 grants).
Does Joseph E and Ronda B Miller give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph E and Ronda B Miller's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Joseph E and Ronda B Miller's largest grantees?
Joseph E and Ronda B Miller's largest 2025 grantees include St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Ch ($15,000), Diocese of St Augustine ($10,000) and Rodeheaver Boys Ranch ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph E and Ronda B Miller?
Joseph E and Ronda B Miller reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (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 Joseph E and Ronda B Miller fund?
The available filings do not state a mission. Grants in 2025 included support for organizations addressing food and clothing needs, human needs, youth, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph E and Ronda B Miller?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph E and Ronda B Miller's EIN?
Joseph E and Ronda B Miller's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3739215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Joseph E and Ronda B Miller accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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