Miller-Mellor Association
Miller-Mellor Association is a private foundation based in Prairie Village, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in areas including health services, education and culture, and religious work.
Miller-Mellor Association at a glance
In short: Miller-Mellor Association gave $410K across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Missouri. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $410,400
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,619
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $743,777
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (6 of 62, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (79% 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-Mellor Association
- How to Apply
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Contact Anne N Patterson. No particular form is required, and the filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Anne N Patterson
Mailing address: 5301 West 67Th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: (913) 432-5301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Miller-Mellor Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Luke's Women's Cardiac Center ($60K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
302 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 297 grants of 302 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 14% to recipients in Kansas. The reported shares also included Massachusetts (2%), Maine (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Miller-Mellor Association open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 62 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $376K (2022) to $426K (2024). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $410K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Women's Cardiac Center Kansas City, MO | Health Services (See Attached Statement) | $60,000 |
| University of Kansas Endowment Association Lawrence, KS | Educational, Cultural & Other Organizations (See Attached Statement) | $30,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Health Services (See Attached Statement) | $25,000 |
| Umkc Foundation Kansas City, MO | Educational, Cultural & Other Organizations (See Attached Statement) | $16,000 |
| KC Care Health Center Kansas City, MO | Health Services (See Attached Statement) | $12,000 |
| Catholic Charities Foundation Kansas City, MO | Religious (See Attached Statement) | $10,000 |
| Harvard University - Faculty of Arts & Sciences Cambridge, MA | Educational, Cultural & Other Organizations (See Attached Statement) | $10,000 |
| Harvesters Kansas City, MO | Health Services (See Attached Statement) | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Chorale Kansas City, MO | Educational, Cultural & Other Organizations (See Attached Statement) | $10,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Kansas City, MO | Educational, Cultural & Other Organizations (See Attached Statement) | $10,000 |
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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 | $743,777 | $476,403 | $470,943 | $410,400 | 62 | $436,106 | $450,471 | $436,111 |
| 2024 | $738,317 | $543,722 | $458,527 | $425,810 | 57 | $438,472 | $530,309 | $385,152 |
| 2023 | $653,122 | $411,103 | $399,455 | $381,400 | 60 | $387,275 | $404,297 | $416,684 |
| 2022 | $641,474 | $383,981 | $391,828 | $376,411 | 61 | $376,411 | $371,235 | $423,468 |
| 2021 | $649,321 | $302,805 | $402,387 | $381,800 | 62 | — | $289,998 | $376,979 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miller-Mellor Association reported a distributable amount of $436K 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. The purposes listed for its 2025 grants include health services, educational, cultural and other organizations, and religious organizations.
Some supported organizations describe their work as providing educational opportunities: UMKC Foundation says its sole purpose is to benefit the University of Missouri–Kansas City by supporting academic programs and educational opportunities. Operation Breakthrough says it provides a safe, loving, and educational environment for children in poverty and empowers their families through advocacy, emergency aid, and education. Kansas City Chorale describes using vocal music through performances, recordings, and broadcasts to entertain, educate, and inspire.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 62 grants totaling $410,400. Grant amounts ranged from $225 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $60,000 to St Luke’s Women’s Cardiac Center, $30,000 to University of Kansas Endowment Association, $25,000 to Children’s Mercy Hospital, and $16,000 to UMKC Foundation. Other $10,000 grants included awards to Catholic Charities Foundation, Harvard University – Faculty of Arts & Sciences, Harvesters, Kansas City Chorale, Operation Breakthrough, Rockhurst University Endowment, and St Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anne N Patterson as president; Jozach James Miller as vice president; and Marika Ivanko and Mark Elliot Patterson as directors.
Miller-Mellor Association is led by Anne N. Patterson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne N. Patterson
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marika Ivanko
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Elliot Patterson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jozach James Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Craig W. Patterson (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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-Mellor Association
How much does Miller-Mellor Association give each year?
Miller-Mellor Association gave $410K across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $426K across 57 grants.
What is Miller-Mellor Association's typical grant size?
Miller-Mellor Association's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,619, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Miller-Mellor Association that year got $1K on average.
Where does Miller-Mellor Association give grants?
Miller-Mellor Association gives mostly in Missouri: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (40 grants), Lees Summit, MO (3 grants), Lawrence, KS (2 grants) and Prairie Village, KS (2 grants).
Does Miller-Mellor Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 62 grants with a stated purpose on Miller-Mellor Association's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health Services (See Attached Statement)" (13 grants) and "Religious (See Attached Statement)" (7 grants).
Who are Miller-Mellor Association's largest grantees?
Miller-Mellor Association's largest 2025 grantees include St Luke's Women's Cardiac Center ($60,000), University of Kansas Endowment Association ($30,000) and Children's Mercy Hospital ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Miller-Mellor Association?
Miller-Mellor Association reported $744K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $436K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $436K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Miller-Mellor Association fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The purposes listed for its 2025 grants include health services, educational, cultural and other organizations, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miller-Mellor Association?
Contact Anne N Patterson. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Miller-Mellor Association's EIN?
Miller-Mellor Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-6011906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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