Miller Family Foundation Inc

MIAMI, FL EIN: 59-2474323 Website

The Miller Family Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Miami, Florida. Established in December 2014, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to philanthropic initiatives aligned with faith-based values and community investment principles.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$53.2M

+13.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$290K

+16.0% YoY

Grant Count

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$73K

-42.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miller Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's core purpose is investing in "The Common Good" initiatives, causes, and programs that build towards a better tomorrow for the community, nation, and world. This mission is grounded in the philanthropic legacy and faith-based beliefs of Charles and Carol Miller, with the foundation modeling its approach on the biblical principle: "To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good" (1 Corinthians 12:7).

The foundation has expressed particular interest in supporting organizations with benevolence programs that extend compassion, support, and resources to individuals and families facing financial hardships and challenges.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 16 grants in fiscal year 2024. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates primarily in Miami, Florida and the surrounding region.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $6.8M (96%)

Connecticut $200K (3%)

New York $75K (1%)

States

Connecticut Florida New York

Cities

Coconut GroveCoral GablesFt LauderdaleMiamiMiami BeachNew HavenNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:

Total Assets: $53,153,199
Total Revenue: $6,576,626
Total Expenses: $349,233
Net Income: $6,227,393
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (FY 2024):

Contributions Received: $3,779,366
Investment Income and Dividends: $2,787,500
Miscellaneous Revenues: $9,760

Tax Status: Tax-exempt since January 1985. The foundation is supported by the Leonard Miller Testamentary CLAT Under Article IX of Leonard Miller Revocable Trust.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$53,153,199	$46,925,806	$41,165,565
Revenue	$6,576,626	$6,042,189	$4,517,160
Expenses	$349,233	$281,948	$433,565
Qualifying Distributions	$292,469	$256,597	$420,000
Net Investment Income	$2,785,030	$2,256,227	$728,798
Distributable Amount	$3,722,595	$2,933,700	$2,458,699

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

41 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Miami Foundation ($200,000), Greater Miami Jewish Foundation ($40,000), Make-a-wish Foundation of Southern Florida ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FOUNDATION MIAMI, FL	UNRESTRICTED	$40,000
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA FT LAUDERDALE, FL	UNRESTRICTED	$25,000
THE MIAMI FOUNDATION MIAMI, FL	UNRESTRICTED	$200,000
UM WINTER WONDERFUL MIAMI, FL	UNRESTRICTED	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board of Directors:

Lori (Miller) Vinyard – Board of Director (1961–2025). Lori was the oldest of three Miller children and pursued a career in primary education and business. She taught kindergarten and first grade at a distinguished private elementary school in Springfield, Missouri, and later served as general manager of August Max stores headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STUART MILLER	PRESIDENT/VP/DIRECTOR	0.1	—
LESLIE SAIONTZ	DIRECTOR	0.1	—
JEFFREY MILLER	DIRECTOR	0.1	—
BRIAN BILZIN	ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT	0.1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The foundation announced 2025 grant recipients and has maintained consistent grantmaking activity. The foundation continues to accept grant requests from qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations and actively promotes its benevolence program for organizations serving individuals and families facing financial hardship.

The Miller Family Foundation Announces 2025 Grant Recipients | Miller Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Miller Family Foundation Inc fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Miller Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 16 grants in fiscal year 2024. Recent grants include: • Miami Foundation for Mental Health: $200,000 (unrestricted) • Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida: $25,000 (unrestricted) **Grant Parameters:** • Target charity size: Annual budget under $500,000 per year • Grant request limit: Not to exceed 10% of the applicant organization's annual budget • Eligible organizations: 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing only **Application Process:** The fou…

Where does Miller Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation operates primarily in Miami, Florida and the surrounding region.

What size grants does Miller Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Miller Family Foundation Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $290K — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Miller Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Miller Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.