Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD
Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including medical research, social services, and youth activities.
Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD at a glance
In short: Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD gave $1.9M across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), mostly in Illinois. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,938,000
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -55.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,091
- +85.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $10,135,337
- -8.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (66% 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 Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2301 E Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80209
Phone: (847) 815-6332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Chicago ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 220 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Illinois (66%) and Colorado (20%). Other recipient states and locations included Maryland (5%), the District of Columbia (5%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $99K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 330% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $984K (2020) to $2.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $1,130,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission Denver, CO | Support for Social Services | $115,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Support for Social Services | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army Denver, CO | Support for Social Services | $100,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Support for Social Services | $75,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | Support for Social Services | $70,000 |
| Scouting America-Ne Council Vernon Hills, IL | Support for Youth Activities | $65,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, IL | Support for Social Services | $55,000 |
| Panthera Corporation New York, NY | Support for Social Services | $40,000 |
| Volunteers of America CO Denver, CO | Support for Social Services | $40,000 |
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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 | $10,135,337 | $1,175,397 | $2,060,596 | $1,938,000 | 22 | $1,947,414 | $240,453 | $589,389 |
| 2024 | $11,044,613 | $1,281,178 | $2,430,943 | $2,327,000 | 49 | $2,336,872 | $1,195,721 | $534,669 |
| 2023 | $12,222,669 | $686,493 | $1,684,925 | $1,547,500 | 50 | $1,552,264 | $553,594 | $612,613 |
| 2022 | $13,229,612 | $1,873,031 | $1,675,314 | $1,494,065 | 50 | $1,498,589 | $1,237,894 | $687,525 |
| 2021 | $13,530,776 | $1,937,396 | $1,246,200 | $1,071,500 | 49 | $1,075,988 | $1,777,184 | $821,818 |
| 2020 | $12,835,623 | $1,297,231 | $1,153,339 | $983,500 | 50 | — | $833,212 | $732,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD reported a distributable amount of $589K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical research, social services, and youth activities. Among its grantees, the University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. Food Bank of the Rockies says it works to nourish people facing food insecurity, while Northern Illinois Food Bank describes providing meals and access to nutritious food and resources. The Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies; Panthera says it works to conserve the world’s wild cat species.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $1,938,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,130,000, with a median grant of $35,000. The largest awards included $1,130,000 to the University of Chicago for medical research; $115,000 to Denver Rescue Mission for social services; and $100,000 each to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army for social services.
Other reported grants included $75,000 to Catholic Relief Services for social services, $70,000 to Food Bank of the Rockies for social services, and $65,000 to Scouting America-NE Council for youth activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark C Miller as president and treasurer, Maureen E Miller as vice president and secretary, and Jonathan D Miller and Sean M Miller as directors.
Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD is led by Mark C. Miller, President & T on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark C. Miller
President & T
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan D. Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean M. Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen E. Miller
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD
How much does Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD give each year?
Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD gave $1.9M across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 49 grants.
What is Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD's typical grant size?
Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $88,091, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD that year got $38K on average.
Where does Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD give grants?
Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD gives mostly in Illinois: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (20%) and Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants), Steamboat Springs, CO (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Social Services" (13 grants).
Who are Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD's largest grantees?
Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD's largest 2025 grantees include University of Chicago ($1,130,000), Denver Rescue Mission ($115,000) and American Red Cross ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD?
Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $589K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical research, social services, and youth activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD's EIN?
Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1828406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mark-and-maureen-miller-family-fd-morg_522cbcef856d4fccbfb6ea309bee9357
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