Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation
The Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including a university foundation, youth and family-service organizations, community gardens, and arts organizations.
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Missouri. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,144,500
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,613
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $24,796,830
- +12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (96% 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 Nichols Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 411 Nichols Road Suite 237, Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: (816) 561-4440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Umkc Foundation ($750K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 234 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation reported that 96% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 2% to Colorado, 2% to New Mexico, and 1% to Kansas. Its listed 2025 grants included multiple Kansas City organizations and two grants of $10,000 each to English in Action in Basalt, Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 37 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $445K (2023) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umkc Foundation Kansas City, MO | Grant: Miller Nichols Library 4TH Floor Renovation | $750,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater KC Kansas City, MO | Gift - Operations | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| High Aspirations Kansas City, MO | Grant for Operations | $30,000 |
| Kansas City Community Gardens Kansas City, MO | Grant - Community Partner Gardens | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army Kansas City, MO | Grant-Pathway of Hope Initiative | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Middle America Kansas City, MO | Programming & Learning Experiences | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre Kansas City, MO | Grant: 5TH Annual KC Rep for All | $25,000 |
| Women's Employment Network Kansas City, MO | Grant: 2025-26 PRGM/Serv Delivery | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet Association Kansas City, MO | Grant - 68TH Season Operations | $15,000 |
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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 | $24,796,830 | $2,656,082 | $1,353,338 | $1,144,500 | 40 | $1,211,801 | $1,882,636 | $1,140,743 |
| 2024 | $22,077,062 | $2,128,815 | $1,336,447 | $1,138,500 | 42 | $1,205,378 | $1,179,028 | $1,015,875 |
| 2023 | $19,201,362 | $1,242,177 | $620,630 | $445,000 | 43 | $508,117 | $1,034,661 | $869,751 |
| 2022 | $18,227,701 | $1,061,261 | $1,086,515 | $904,945 | 49 | $967,201 | $455,992 | $930,271 |
| 2021 | $21,178,896 | $1,599,410 | $937,669 | $777,293 | 60 | $837,950 | $1,048,504 | $966,400 |
| 2020 | $17,958,863 | $719,299 | $966,093 | $772,119 | 60 | — | $309,989 | $805,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. The UMKC Foundation says its purpose is to benefit the University of Missouri–Kansas City by supporting academic programs and educational opportunities. An individual recipient describes its mission as providing a safe, loving, educational environment for children in poverty and empowering their families. Kansas City Community Gardens says it helps people grow nutritious produce and improve quality of life. High Aspirations says it works to raise African American males’ aspirations, while Women’s Employment Network says it helps women achieve economic independence through sustained employment. Kansas City Repertory Theatre describes its mission as creating transformative theatre experiences, and Kansas City Ballet Association says it aims to inspire and engage through dance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $1,144,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $750,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest award was $750,000 to UMKC Foundation for the Miller Nichols Library 4th Floor renovation. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater KC for operations; $40,000 to an individual recipient for Ignition Lab students; and $30,000 each to High Aspirations for operations and Kansas City Community Gardens for community partner gardens. The foundation also gave $25,000 each to Junior Achievement of Middle America for programming and learning experiences, Kansas City Repertory Theatre for KC Rep for All, and Women’s Employment Network for program and service delivery.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Terrence Dunn as director; Kay Callison as president/treasurer; Kenneth I Fligg Jr. and David G Watkins as secretary/council; Mark Callison as vice president/director; and Deborah White as board member.
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation is led by Kay Callison, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kay Callison
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Callison
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrence Dunn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah White
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth I. Fligg Jr.
Secretary & Council
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David G. Watkins
Secretary & Council
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeannette Nichols (2020–2024) — Emeritus
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.
Frequently asked questions about Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation
How much does Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation give each year?
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 42 grants.
What is Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $28,613, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation give grants?
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (27 grants), Santa Fe, NM (4 grants), Basalt, CO (2 grants) and Lee Summit, MO (2 grants).
Does Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift - Operations" (21 grants).
Who are Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Umkc Foundation ($750,000), Boys & Girls Club of Greater KC ($50,000) and High Aspirations ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation?
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation reported $24.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. The UMKC Foundation says its purpose is to benefit the University of Missouri–Kansas City by supporting academic programs and educational opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Nichols Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1567351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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