Miller Backers Inc
Support of noblesville high school athletic teams
Miller Backers Inc at a glance
In short: Miller Backers Inc gave $105K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $105K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $105,000
- +72.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $105,000
- +72.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $105,000
- Total assets
- $171,602
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Miller Backers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Noblesville High School ($105K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $105K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Noblesville High School Noblesville, IN | Athletic Team Support | $105,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,602 | $164,940 | $153,151 | $105,000 | 1 | $6 |
| 2024 | $159,813 | $145,882 | $110,568 | $61,000 | 1 | $5 |
| 2023 | $124,499 | $79,099 | $74,485 | $50,645 | 1 | $5 |
| 2022 | $119,885 | $82,201 | $25,536 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $63,221 | $20,525 | $19,549 | — | — | — |
About Miller Backers Inc
Based on IRS filings
Miller Backers Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Noblesville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $105K. Net investment income was $6.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Miller Backers Inc is led by Chris A. Beaver, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris A. Beaver
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Flinchum
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Shaw
Member
Member Spons → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Grubb
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Alvey
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Bennett
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Chreist
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Oilar
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Blades
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Beahrs
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Brad Wertz (2021–2022) — Member Member
- Former: Cindy Wolfred (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Julie Barton (2021–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Scott Noel (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Trini Beaver (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Miller Backers Inc
How much does Miller Backers Inc give each year?
Miller Backers Inc gave $105K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $61K across 1 grant.
How large is Miller Backers Inc?
Miller Backers Inc reported $172K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $165K.
What is Miller Backers Inc?
Miller Backers Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Noblesville, IN. It holds $172K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Miller Backers Inc operate?
Miller Backers Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Miller Backers Inc's EIN?
Miller Backers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1042221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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