Miller Family Foundation
The Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2015 and based in Portland, Oregon. It operates as a non-operating foundation that makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+33.3% YoY
Grant Count
31
+34.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation enhances quality of life through support of charitable causes. Based on grant activity, the foundation supports a diverse range of causes including education, youth development, animal welfare, food assistance, and religious organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation has made 73 grants totaling $3.9 million since its establishment, with annual distributions ranging from $643,000 to $2.5 million. Grantmaking activity peaked in 2022 with $2.5 million distributed across 36 grants.
Grant Range
$2,500 to $300,000
Average Grant
approximately $51,760
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and Idaho, with some support extending to Virginia and other regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $22,527,752
- Total revenues: $575,608
- Total expenses: $1,217,981
- Number of employees: 0
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $26,240,595
- Total revenues: $13,988,763
- Total expenses: $840,232
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Officers:
- Robert J Miller — President
- Mark J Miller — Director
- Barry M Miller — Director
All three officers dedicate approximately 4 hours per week to foundation activities.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT J MILLER | President | 4 | $66,667 |
| MARK J MILLER | Director | 4 | — |
| BARRY M MILLER | Director | 4 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 838 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 241-9555
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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