M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc
M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bonham, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Texas, including schools, libraries, youth programs, and community-service organizations.
M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc gave $433K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $433,000
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,464
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $8,296,441
- +9.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (7 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact M W Fair Miller Foundation and submit a letter addressing the child’s physical handicap and needs and/or other requested assistance. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: M W Fair Miller Foundation
Mailing address: 220 W Sam Rayburn Dr, Bonham, TX 75418
Phone: (903) 583-5715
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bonham ISD Special Olympics ($50K). Together the top 10 received $276K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 108 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 28 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $131K (2019) to $433K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $433K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonham ISD Special Olympics Bonham, TX | Operating | $50,000 |
| Fannin County Children's Center Bonham, TX | Operating | $35,000 |
| Fannin Community Foundation Inc Bonham, TX | Operating | $35,000 |
| Fannin Co Shared Services Arrangeme Bonham, TX | Operating | $35,000 |
| Bonham Public Library Bonham, TX | Operating | $30,000 |
| Bonham Ind School Dist-Finley Oates Bonham, TX | Operating | $20,000 |
| Bonham ISD-Iw Evans Bonham, TX | Operating | $20,000 |
| Honey Grove Library Honey Grove, TX | Operating | $20,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Paris, TX | Operating | $15,500 |
| Kool Lunches Program Bonham, TX | Operating | $15,000 |
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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 | $8,296,441 | $1,230,803 | $539,601 | $433,000 | 28 | $435,988 | $1,144,628 | $512,145 |
| 2024 | $7,605,239 | $1,327,164 | $449,849 | $349,400 | 24 | $354,290 | $1,234,858 | $439,724 |
| 2023 | $6,727,924 | $800,659 | $409,973 | $304,200 | 19 | $305,625 | $712,019 | $350,557 |
| 2022 | $6,337,238 | $1,291,699 | $458,552 | $301,000 | 19 | $302,400 | $1,142,112 | $305,899 |
| 2021 | $5,501,201 | $1,711,069 | $322,545 | $217,500 | 18 | $223,558 | $1,622,382 | $307,556 |
| 2020 | $4,110,319 | $869,803 | $268,752 | $177,000 | 14 | — | $823,816 | $222,469 |
| 2019 | $3,506,733 | $688,943 | $207,960 | $131,000 | 15 | — | $632,060 | $178,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $512K for 2025 — 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 mission in the available filing information. Its grants support a range of organizations. Fannin Community Foundation Inc describes its mission as meeting Fannin County community needs through arts exposure and educational and social programs. Fannin County Children’s Center Inc says it promotes safety and improves the lives of abused and neglected children. Other 2025 grantees describe work in youth scouting, behavioral-health access, and temporary shelter and guidance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $433,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $13,500. Its largest grants included $50,000 to Bonham ISD Special Olympics; $35,000 each to Fannin County Children’s Center, Fannin Community Foundation Inc, and Fannin Co Shared Services Arrangeme; and $30,000 to Bonham Public Library. The filing lists these grants as operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dana L Sisk, Jerry Hopson, and Tyler Todd as trustees.
M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dana L. Sisk
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Jerry Hopson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Tyler Todd
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Jerry Hopson (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc
How much does M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc give each year?
M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc gave $433K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $349K across 24 grants.
What is M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,500, and its average grant was $15,464, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc give grants?
M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bonham, TX (22 grants).
Does M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Bonham ISD Special Olympics ($50,000), Fannin County Children's Center ($35,000) and Fannin Community Foundation Inc ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc?
M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $436K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $512K (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 M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available filing information. Its grants support a range of organizations. Fannin Community Foundation Inc describes its mission as meeting Fannin County community needs through arts exposure and educational and social programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc's EIN?
M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2260316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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