Miller-Davis Foundation
Miller-Davis Foundation is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in Michigan, including organizations in Kalamazoo and Traverse City.
Miller-Davis Foundation at a glance
In short: Miller-Davis Foundation gave $59K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,000
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,967
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,157,289
- +13.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Miller-Davis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1029 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone: (269) 345-3561
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Miller-Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Milestone Senior Services ($6K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Michigan. Listed recipients include organizations in Kalamazoo and Traverse City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Miller-Davis Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). 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 $41K (2020) to $59K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
| Milestone Senior Services Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Air Zoo Portage, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | Gemrich Family Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Girls Build Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Kalamazoo Cultural Center Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $3,000 |
| PoWer Book Bags Traverse City, MI | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Gryphon Place Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,157,289 | $53,840 | $59,832 | $59,000 | 30 | $59,285 | $53,840 | $55,694 |
| 2023 | $1,023,030 | $37,679 | $49,010 | $48,500 | 28 | $48,637 | $37,679 | $47,380 |
| 2022 | $895,615 | $38,356 | $44,500 | $44,500 | 23 | $44,500 | $38,356 | $47,310 |
| 2021 | $1,132,566 | $26,859 | $52,422 | $52,000 | 15 | $52,137 | $26,859 | $53,237 |
| 2020 | $969,774 | $20,516 | $41,400 | $41,000 | 14 | — | $20,516 | $40,815 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miller-Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 available grant information shows support for organizations working in education, the arts, literacy, community services, and other areas. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not a stated mission or list of focus areas for the foundation. For example, Kalamazoo College describes its mission as preparing graduates to understand and lead in a diverse and complex world. Girls Build Kalamazoo says it empowers young women, especially those from BIPOC communities, to become leaders in fields including construction, trades, STEM, real estate, and entrepreneurship. PoWer Book Bags says it works to increase children’s experiences with language, literacy, and human interaction.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $59,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest reported grants included $6,000 each to Western Michigan University Foundation for an endowed scholarship and Milestone Senior Services for its general fund; $5,000 each to Air Zoo for its general fund and Kalamazoo College for the Gemrich Family Scholarship; and $3,500 to Girls Build Kalamazoo for its general fund. Other grants included $3,000 each to Kalamazoo Cultural Center and Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition, and $2,500 to PoWer Book Bags.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Coffman as President and Chair, Jack Abate as Secretary and Treasure, and Rex Bell as Trustee.
Miller-Davis Foundation is led by Daniel C. Coffman, President & Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel C. Coffman
President & Chair
Secretary Treasurer → President & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rex L. Bell
Trustee
President & Chair → President Chair, 2023
President Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Abate
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alfred J. Gemrich (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
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 Miller-Davis Foundation
How much does Miller-Davis Foundation give each year?
Miller-Davis Foundation gave $59K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 28 grants.
What is Miller-Davis Foundation's typical grant size?
Miller-Davis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,967, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Miller-Davis Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Miller-Davis Foundation give grants?
Miller-Davis Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (15 grants), Portage, MI (3 grants), Traverse City, MI (3 grants) and Hartford, MI (2 grants).
Does Miller-Davis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Miller-Davis Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Miller-Davis Foundation's largest grantees?
Miller-Davis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Milestone Senior Services ($6,000), Air Zoo ($5,000) and Kalamazoo College ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Miller-Davis Foundation?
Miller-Davis Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Miller-Davis Foundation fund?
The available grant information shows support for organizations working in education, the arts, literacy, community services, and other areas. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not a stated mission or list of focus areas for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miller-Davis Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Miller-Davis Foundation's EIN?
Miller-Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3607242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Miller-Davis Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Miller-Davis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/miller-davis-foundation-morg_dd133046c2e544afadfc6f4b4a357626
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