Mitchell and Sarah Miller
Mitchell and Sarah Miller is a private foundation based in Ada, Michigan. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing records grants to 16 organizations.
Mitchell and Sarah Miller at a glance
In short: Mitchell and Sarah Miller gave $139K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,817
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,676
- -28.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $2,120,804
- +6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (90% 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 Mitchell and Sarah Miller
- 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: 8700 Conservancy Dr Ne, Ada, MI 49301
Phone: (616) 682-4517
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mitchell and Sarah Miller funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Impact Church ($35K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 74 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 5% to Florida, 4% to Minnesota, and 1% to Ohio. New York accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mitchell and Sarah Miller open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2021) to $146K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Church Lowell, MI | To Support Charitable and Religious Activities | $35,000 |
| Dairy Discovery Alto, MI | To Support Education About the Dairy Industry | $27,500 |
| Brodys Be Cafe Ada, MI | To support employment of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities | $22,500 |
| Flat River Outreach Ministries Lowell, MI | To support programs that meet basic needs for people in the greater lowell, mi area | $16,667 |
| Aspire Outreach Ministries Lowell, MI | To Support Charitable and Religious Activities | $10,000 |
| Lowell Wresting Club Lowell, MI | To Support Youth Wrestling | $8,550 |
| Bayside Community Church Bradenton, FL | To Support Charitable and Religious Activities | $6,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation Edina, MN | To provide emotional and financial support to children with cancer | $5,000 |
| Lowell High School Lowell, MI | To Support Student Athletics | $2,500 |
| Longboat Key Garden Club Longboat Key, FL | To Support Gardening and Environmental Concerns | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,120,804 | $116,924 | $156,700 | $138,817 | 16 | $148,520 | $105,594 | $99,507 |
| 2024 | $1,991,801 | $102,596 | $163,705 | $146,321 | 12 | $155,831 | $93,069 | $96,627 |
| 2023 | $1,943,007 | $74,029 | $123,486 | $105,408 | 12 | $114,417 | $66,360 | $89,883 |
| 2022 | $1,807,718 | $24,450 | $159,945 | $133,625 | 15 | $143,286 | $38,739 | $94,785 |
| 2021 | $2,262,217 | $411,130 | $92,718 | $63,710 | 19 | $83,633 | $402,045 | $101,789 |
| 2020 | $2,111,157 | $2,076,809 | — | — | — | — | $694 | $2,554 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mitchell and Sarah Miller reported a distributable amount of $100K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants supported organizations involved in charitable and religious activities, education about the dairy industry, employment for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, basic-needs assistance, youth athletics, and support for families affected by childhood cancer.
Dairy Discovery describes its mission as connecting people to their food and educating the West Michigan community about food production, modern farming practices, and dairy technology. Flat River Outreach Ministries says it serves people in the Greater Lowell area experiencing hardship with food, financial, housing, and other assistance. Pinky Swear Foundation says it provides financial support to families with children battling cancer. Gopher Wrestling Club says it provides organizational, management, and financial support for amateur wrestling and other amateur athletics.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $138,817 in 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median grant of $3,750.
The largest reported grants included $35,000 to Impact Church, $27,500 to Dairy Discovery, $22,500 to Brodys Be Cafe, $16,667 to Flat River Outreach Ministries, and $10,000 to Aspire Outreach Ministries. Other listed grants included $8,550 to Lowell Wrestling Club, $6,000 to Bayside Community Church, and $5,000 to Pinky Swear Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mitchell Miller as president and Sarah Miller as secretary.
Mitchell and Sarah Miller is led by Mitchell Miller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mitchell Miller
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell and Sarah Miller
How much does Mitchell and Sarah Miller give each year?
Mitchell and Sarah Miller gave $139K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $146K across 12 grants.
What is Mitchell and Sarah Miller's typical grant size?
Mitchell and Sarah Miller's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $8,676, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mitchell and Sarah Miller that year got $2K on average.
Where does Mitchell and Sarah Miller give grants?
Mitchell and Sarah Miller gives mostly in Michigan: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lowell, MI (6 grants).
Does Mitchell and Sarah Miller give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Mitchell and Sarah Miller's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable and Religious Activities" (3 grants).
Who are Mitchell and Sarah Miller's largest grantees?
Mitchell and Sarah Miller's largest 2025 grantees include Impact Church ($35,000), Dairy Discovery ($27,500) and Brodys Be Cafe ($22,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mitchell and Sarah Miller?
Mitchell and Sarah Miller reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mitchell and Sarah Miller fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mitchell and Sarah Miller?
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 Mitchell and Sarah Miller's EIN?
Mitchell and Sarah Miller's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3669671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mitchell and Sarah Miller 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mitchell and Sarah Miller funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mitchell-and-sarah-miller-morg_cd6f716fb4f847558e5f02a02b4ae12a
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