Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable
Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in education, community services, health, public safety, and other areas.
Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable at a glance
In short: Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable gave $10K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $344.167), mostly in New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,325
- +64.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $344
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $9,041
- +130.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3325 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 424-3700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva of Rochester ($3K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $440; repeat grants $296. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $18K (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva of Rochester Rochester, NY | For General Operations | $2,500 |
| Greater Rochester Amateur Athletic Association Fairport, NY | For General Operations | $750 |
| Open Door Mission Rochester, NY | For General Operations | $600 |
| Meg's Gift Inc Penfield, NY | For General Operations | $500 |
| Victor Turkey Trot Victor, NY | For General Operations | $500 |
| Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance Inc Pittsford, NY | For General Operations | $450 |
| Victor Farmington Volunteer Ambulance Victor, NY | For General Operations | $400 |
| St Joseph's Neighborhood Center Rochester, NY | For General Operations | $350 |
| Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp Rush, NY | For General Operations | $300 |
| Rochester Ecology Partners Rochester, NY | For General Operations | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,041 | $16,517 | $11,405 | $10,325 | 30 | $10,325 | $17 | $267 |
| 2024 | $3,929 | $5,518 | $7,501 | $6,275 | 24 | $6,275 | — | $267 |
| 2023 | $5,912 | $8,516 | $11,043 | $9,783 | 19 | $9,783 | — | $292 |
| 2022 | $8,439 | $11,850 | $9,551 | $7,199 | 17 | $7,199 | — | $330 |
| 2021 | $6,140 | $16,150 | $17,975 | $17,975 | 19 | $17,975 | — | $298 |
| 2020 | $7,965 | $11,250 | $9,108 | $7,850 | 15 | — | — | $331 |
| 2019 | $5,823 | $10,550 | $6,151 | $5,851 | 19 | — | — | $152 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable reported a distributable amount of $267 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by those organizations, include providing patient-centered ambulance care and health education (Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance Inc), helping people find nature in their communities (Rochester Ecology Partners Inc), and supporting teens and young adults impacted by cancer (13thirty Cancer Connect Inc).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $10,325. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $2,500, with a median grant of $250.
The largest reported grants included $2,500 to Yeshiva of Rochester, $750 to Greater Rochester Amateur Athletic Association, $600 to Open Door Mission, $500 each to Meg’s Gift Inc and Victor Turkey Trot, and $450 to Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance Inc. The listed purposes for these grants were general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Josh E Miller as chair/director, Edward J Miller as secretary/treasurer/director, and Lynda Blauw Miller as vice chair/director.
Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable is led by Josh E. Miller, Chair & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Josh E. Miller
Chair & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward J. Miller
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Blauw Miller
Vice Chair & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Funeral and Cremation Charitable
How much does Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable give each year?
Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable gave $10K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 24 grants.
What is Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable's typical grant size?
Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $344, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable that year got $440 on average.
Where does Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable give grants?
Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (15 grants), Victor, NY (4 grants), Pittsford, NY (3 grants) and Penfield, NY (2 grants).
Does Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable's largest grantees?
Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva of Rochester ($2,500), Greater Rochester Amateur Athletic Association ($750) and Open Door Mission ($600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable?
Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $267 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable's EIN?
Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3122216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Miller Funeral and Cremation Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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