Lou and Connie Miller Charitable
Lou and Connie Miller Charitable is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in Oklahoma, including scholarship endowments, arts and education organizations, and community-service organizations.
Lou and Connie Miller Charitable at a glance
In short: Lou and Connie Miller Charitable gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Oklahoma. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,295,000
- +59.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,176
- +87.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,277,861
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lou and Connie Miller Charitable
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter with information for the trustees to decide on the request. Include the organization’s name, address, taxpayer identification number, type of organization, a copy of its Form 990, and a copy of the IRS letter approving its exempt status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: W Kirk Clausing
Mailing address: 2021 S Lewis Ste 240, Tulsa, OK 74104
Phone: (918) 745-0417
Email: clausing@swbell.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lou and Connie Miller Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Oklahoma Foundation ($700K). Together the top 10 received $950K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($305,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 75 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lou and Connie Miller Charitable open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $814K (2023) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Oklahoma Foundation Norman, OK | Endowed Scholarship | $700,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $305,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet Theatre Tulsa, OK | Support of National Ballet Company | $75,000 |
| Street School Tulsa, OK | General Operations for Alternative Secondary Education | $50,000 |
| First Americans Museum Oklahoma City, OK | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Tulsa River Parks Authority Tulsa, OK | Turkey Mountain Improvements | $25,000 |
| University of Oklahoma College of Law Norman, OK | Faculty Center | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Girls Art School Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Clarehouse Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,277,861 | $1,883,474 | $1,367,351 | $1,295,000 | 17 | $1,295,000 | $1,745,254 | $1,049,539 |
| 2023 | $18,761,736 | $1,048,619 | $884,341 | $813,800 | 20 | $813,800 | $903,080 | $1,011,047 |
| 2022 | $18,597,457 | $871,974 | $929,967 | $838,000 | 16 | $838,000 | $687,591 | $1,033,967 |
| 2021 | $18,655,447 | $663,808 | $1,050,565 | $966,804 | 13 | $966,804 | $478,581 | $1,044,824 |
| 2020 | $19,042,204 | $518,394 | $1,130,758 | $1,066,000 | 9 | — | $323,214 | $720,837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lou and Connie Miller Charitable 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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for scholarships, education, arts, community improvements, and social services.
Among the organizations it supported, Street School describes its work as providing academic and therapeutic services through an alternative education and counseling program. Tulsa Girls Art School says it empowers girls through art to overcome barriers and discover purpose and possibilities. Clarehouse describes its work as providing support at no cost to guests and families at the end of life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,295,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $700,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $700,000 to The University of Oklahoma Foundation for an endowed scholarship and $300,000 to Oklahoma State University Foundation for an endowed scholarship. Other notable grants included $75,000 to Tulsa Ballet Theatre for support of a national ballet company, $50,000 to Street School for general operations, and $30,000 to First Americans Museum for general operations.
The foundation also gave $25,000 to Tulsa River Parks Authority for Turkey Mountain improvements and $25,000 to the University of Oklahoma College of Law for a faculty center. Tulsa Girls Art School received $15,000 for general operations. Clarehouse, Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, and Neighbors On the Line each received $10,000 for general operations; Operation Hope Ministry received $10,000 for a prison outreach program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Max R Vowel as President, W Kirk Clausing as Vice-President, and Madeline K Gilmore as Secretary/Treasurer.
Lou and Connie Miller Charitable is led by Max R Vowel, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Max R Vowel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Madeline K Gilmore
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $30K (2024)
W Kirk Clausing
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Madeline K Gilmore (Sec/Treas). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lou and Connie Miller Charitable
How much does Lou and Connie Miller Charitable give each year?
Lou and Connie Miller Charitable gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $814K across 20 grants.
What is Lou and Connie Miller Charitable's typical grant size?
Lou and Connie Miller Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $76,176, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lou and Connie Miller Charitable that year got $5K on average.
Where does Lou and Connie Miller Charitable give grants?
Lou and Connie Miller Charitable gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (12 grants) and Norman, OK (2 grants).
Does Lou and Connie Miller Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Lou and Connie Miller Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lou and Connie Miller Charitable's largest grantees?
Lou and Connie Miller Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Oklahoma Foundation ($700,000), Tulsa Ballet Theatre ($75,000) and Street School ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($305,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lou and Connie Miller Charitable?
Lou and Connie Miller Charitable reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lou and Connie Miller Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for scholarships, education, arts, community improvements, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lou and Connie Miller Charitable?
Submit a letter with information for the trustees to decide on the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lou and Connie Miller Charitable's EIN?
Lou and Connie Miller Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4222602. 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lou and Connie Miller Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lou-and-connie-miller-charitable-morg_e89e884ea7d647e7b3cf81cf25d0cf8c
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