Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation
The Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Reading, Pennsylvania. It makes contributions for charitable, educational, scientific, or literary purposes at the manager’s discretion.
Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state Massachusetts. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,816,020
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,923
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $32,650,734
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (6 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (32% 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 Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Submit a letter that includes the amount requested and intended use. Awards are for charitable, educational, scientific, or literary purposes at the manager’s discretion.
- Contact
Application contact: Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation
Mailing address: 211 North Tulpehocken Road, Reading, PA 19610
Phone: (610) 373-5320
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dana Farber Cancer Inst ($508K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 212 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (32%), Pennsylvania (27%), California (25%), New York (10%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 52 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $31K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $662K (2020) to $1.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer Inst Brookline, MA | Annual Fund | $508,160 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Annual Fund | $450,000 |
| Alfred University Alfred, NY | Annual Fund, Earth Cloud, Etc. | $175,000 |
| Reading Area Community College Reading, PA | Annual Fund | $112,860 |
| Goggle Works Center for the Arts Reading, PA | Capital Campaign, Annual Fund | $100,000 |
| Craft Emergency Relief Fund (Cerf) Urbana, IL | Annual Fund | $90,000 |
| The Highlands at Wyomissing Wyomissing, PA | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Kutztown University Foundation Inc Kutztown, PA | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| United Way of Berks County Reading, PA | Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | Annual Fund | $35,000 |
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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 | $32,650,734 | $3,293,149 | $2,063,328 | $1,816,020 | 52 | $1,816,020 | $2,361,514 | $1,712,525 |
| 2023 | $31,420,934 | $3,133,112 | $1,930,784 | $1,505,740 | 43 | $1,505,740 | $2,577,339 | $1,598,039 |
| 2022 | $30,218,414 | $12,093,929 | $2,188,629 | $1,909,755 | 46 | $1,909,755 | $11,813,880 | $1,152,510 |
| 2021 | $21,435,271 | $3,805,976 | $1,888,930 | $1,629,500 | 42 | $1,629,500 | $1,117,914 | $1,096,724 |
| 2020 | $19,490,639 | $3,490,229 | $868,509 | $661,500 | 29 | — | $212,687 | $974,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included support for a cancer institute, universities and colleges, arts and crafts organizations, community-service organizations, a senior-living organization, and a hospital. These examples describe the types of organizations supported, not a stated set of foundation focus areas.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Alfred University says it helps students realize their purpose through “Intersections, Mentorship, and Inclusivity.” Kutztown University Foundation says it raises funds to enhance educational opportunities for students, faculty, alumni, and the wider university community. United Way of Berks County says it works to improve lives and build a stronger community through collaboration, volunteerism, and financial support. The Highlands at Wyomissing says its mission is to transform the senior experience, while Opportunity House says it empowers individuals by providing security, stability, safety, and community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $1,816,020. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $508,160, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $508,160 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for its annual fund; $450,000 to The UCLA Foundation for its annual fund; $175,000 to Alfred University for its annual fund, Earth Cloud, and other purposes; $112,860 to Reading Area Community College for its annual fund; and $100,000 to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts for its capital campaign and annual fund. Other notable awards included $90,000 to Craft Emergency Relief Fund, $50,000 each to The Highlands at Wyomissing, Kutztown University Foundation, and United Way of Berks County, and $25,000 each to Reading Symphony Orchestra and Opportunity House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marlin Miller Jr, Eric Miller, James H Miller, and Regina Miller as trustees.
Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James H. Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlin Millerjr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation
How much does Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation give each year?
Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 43 grants.
What is Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $34,923, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation that year got $39K on average.
Where does Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation give grants?
Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (27%) and California (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reading, PA (19 grants), Nantucket, MA (10 grants), Brookline, MA (2 grants) and Wyomissing, PA (2 grants).
Does Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dana Farber Cancer Inst ($508,160), The UCLA Foundation ($450,000) and Alfred University ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation?
Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation reported $32.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants included support for a cancer institute, universities and colleges, arts and crafts organizations, community-service organizations, a senior-living organization, and a hospital. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2591890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marlin Miller Jr Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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