Miller Family Foundation
The Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. The foundation’s website describes support for arts and education in Oregon, including arts organizations and artists, K-12 arts education, and K-12 education and community-based education organizations.
Key facts about Miller Family Foundation
In short: Miller Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Idaho. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 47-3881585
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,121,255
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- Average grant
- $40,045
- Median grant
- $23,300
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2025)
- Total assets
- $19,901,838
- Primary geography
- Idaho (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Fast Track Arts requests may be submitted year-round.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; 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 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.9M
-11.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+10.7% YoY
Grant Count
28
-9.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+22.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Miller Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it funds Oregon organizations working in arts or K-12 education. Its education priorities include holistic and equitable K-12 learning environments, support for students, families and teachers, and education systems change. Its grant programs also include support for Oregon artists.
Grantees’ own descriptions show a range of work among organizations receiving 2025 grants. Shepherd’s Home says it provides a loving home for children in need; Bishop Kelly Foundation says it supports scholarships, operations and capital improvements at Bishop Kelly High School; and Edison High School says it serves students with learning differences. Learning Lab describes personalized education for adults and families, while Corpus Christi House describes providing food and shelter to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $1,121,255. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $23,300. Notable awards included $250,000 to Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services in Boise, $100,000 each to the Horatio Alger Association, Portland State University and Shepherd’s Home, and $68,155 to Bishop Kelly Foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its organizational grant programs as supporting work in Oregon. In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Idaho (58%) and Oregon (28%), with additional shares going to Virginia (9%), California (3%) and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $643K (2021) to $1.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Servic ($250K). Together the top 10 received $839K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 114 (78%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Servic Boise, ID | Charitable Contribution | $250,000 |
| The Horatio Alger Association Alexandria, VA | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Portland State University Portland, OR | Charitable Contributions | $100,000 |
| Shepherd's Home Inc McCall, ID | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Bishop Kelly Foundation Boise, ID | Charitable Contribution | $68,155 |
| Salvation Army Happy Valley, OR | Charitable Contribution | $55,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Found Portland, OR | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Cancer Hailey, ID | Charitable Donation | $45,500 |
| College of Idaho Caldwell, ID | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| Edison High School Portland, OR | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,121,255 | 28 |
| 2024 | $1,012,614 | 31 |
| 2023 | $759,533 | 23 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,901,838 | $22,527,752 | $26,240,595 |
| Revenue | $1,242,076 | $575,608 | $13,988,763 |
| Expenses | $1,326,962 | $1,217,981 | $840,232 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,121,255 | $1,012,614 | $759,533 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,242,076 | $575,608 | $3,979,740 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,095,049 | $1,127,718 | $675,957 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert J. Miller as President and Mark J. Miller and Barry M. Miller as Directors.
Miller Family Foundation is led by Robert J. Miller, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert J. Miller
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$67K (2024) → $157K (2025)
Barry M. Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark J. Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $157K, to Robert J Miller (President).
Contact
Mailing address: 838 Sw 1St Avenue Suite 210, Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (208) 258-6184
Email: ryan@rstcpa.com
Website: https://millerfound.org
Frequently asked questions about Miller Family Foundation
How much does Miller Family Foundation give each year?
Miller Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 31 grants.
What is Miller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Miller Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $23,300, and its average grant was $40,045, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Miller Family Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does Miller Family Foundation give grants?
Miller Family Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (28%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (6 grants), Boise, ID (5 grants) and McCall, ID (2 grants).
Who are Miller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Miller Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Servic ($250,000), The Horatio Alger Association ($100,000) and Portland State University ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Miller Family Foundation?
Miller Family Foundation reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Miller Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it funds Oregon organizations working in arts or K-12 education. Its education priorities include holistic and equitable K-12 learning environments, support for students, families and teachers, and education systems change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miller Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it 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 Family Foundation's EIN?
Miller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3881585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Miller Family Foundation 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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