MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr

Private foundation · Grantmaker Santa Fe, NM EIN: 83-6579406

MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $21,175, including support for organizations in New Mexico and other states.

Key facts about MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr

In short: MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr gave $21K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New Mexico. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
83-6579406
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$21,175
Grants made (2024)
15
Average grant
$1,412
Median grant
$400
New grantees (estimate)
13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024)
Total assets
$409,583
Primary geography
New Mexico (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$410K

-3.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$21K

-9.5% YoY

Grant Count

15

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+20.7% YoY

Is MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr open to new grantees?

13%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $300; repeat grants $2K. How we count

Medians: $300 first-time, $400 repeat.

  • 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
  • In 2022 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including cultural, media, health, and civil-rights organizations. The Life Center Foundation, which received $13,500, describes its mission as providing funding for nonprofit organizations with programs for New Mexico children and teens. The Southern Poverty Law Center, which received $400, describes its work as advancing racial justice, dismantling white supremacy, strengthening intersectional movements, and advancing human rights.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $21,175. Grants ranged from $200 to $13,500, with a median of $400.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico and 23% to recipients in New York. Colorado, Alabama, and Connecticut each received 2% of grant dollars.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkSanta FeAlbuquerqueDenverMontgomerySan FranciscoBrooklynTruchasWindsor

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K12 grants2020 16 grants2021 13 grants2022 20 grants2023 15 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $23K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $21K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Life Center Foundation: $14KLife Center Foundation$14KCongregation Emanuel: $2KCongregation Emanuel$2KMetropolitan Opera: $850Metropolitan Opera$850Planned Parenthood Fed: $500Planned Parenthood Fed$500KHFM 95-5: $450KHFM 95-5$450New Mexico PBS: $400New Mexico PBS$400Kanw FM: $400Kanw FM$400Wnyc: $400Wnyc$400Planned Parenthood Rockies: $400Planned Parenthood Rockies$400Southern Poverty Law Center: $400Southern Poverty Law Center$400

The largest 2024 recipient was Life Center Foundation ($14K). Together the top 10 received $20K.

Grant Size Distribution

76 grants across all recorded years

76<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Life Center Foundation Santa Fe, NMGeneral Support$13,500
Congregation Emanuel New York, NYGeneral Support$2,275
Metropolitan Opera New York, NYGeneral Support$850
Planned Parenthood Fed New York, NYGeneral Support$500
KHFM 95-5 Albuquerque, NMGeneral Support$450
New Mexico PBS Albuquerque, NMGeneral Support$400
Kanw FM Albuquerque, NMGeneral Support$400
Wnyc New York, NYGeneral Support$400
Planned Parenthood Rockies Denver, COGeneral Support$400
Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, ALGeneral Support$400

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $409,583 $9,828 $46,662 $21,175 15
2023 $426,421 $58,975 $30,363 $23,390 20
2022 $383,214 $107,174 $27,850 $16,350 13
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$409,583$426,421$383,214
Revenue$9,828$58,975$107,174
Expenses$46,662$30,363$27,850
Qualifying Distributions$21,175$23,390$16,350
Net Investment Income$29,824$23,738$13,786
Distributable Amount——$18,703

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Robert A Engel, Marjorie Miller-Engel, and Liana L Engel as trustees.

MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Liana L Engel

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marjorie Miller-Engel

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert A Engel

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/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.

Contact

Mailing address: 460 St Michael Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 577-2188

Frequently asked questions about MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr

How much does MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr give each year?

MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr gave $21K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 20 grants.

What is MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr's typical grant size?

MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $1,412, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr that year got $300 on average.

Where does MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr give grants?

MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr gives mostly in New Mexico: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Albuquerque, NM (4 grants).

Does MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr's largest grantees?

MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Life Center Foundation ($13,500), Congregation Emanuel ($2,275) and Metropolitan Opera ($850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr?

MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr reported $410K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.

What does MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including cultural, media, health, and civil-rights organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr?

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 MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr's EIN?

MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6579406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does MIller Engel Family Foundation Irrv Tr accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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