Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation
The Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburg, Kansas. It reports providing funds to public charities operating in Southeast Kansas for endowment-building projects and charitable humanitarian purposes.
Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation gave $485K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $485,000
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,091
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,458,269
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 506 N Pine St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: (620) 704-0691
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Pittsburg ($150K). Together the top 9 received $485K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 20 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity concerns public charities operating in Southeast Kansas. In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 10% to Missouri, and 5% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $485K (2024) to $540K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $485K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Pittsburg Pittsburg, KS | To Match Funds for Public Building Restoration | $150,000 |
| Point Forward Inc Pittsburg, KS | To Support Capital Building Campaign | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities MO Columbia, MO | To Support Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wichita Wichita, KS | To Support Local Charitable Activities | $50,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wichita Wichita, KS | To Support Local Charitable Activities | $50,000 |
| The Mended Hearts Inc Leesburg, GA | To Support Local Charitalbe Activities | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation Se Kansas Pittsburg, KS | To Support Local Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers and Sisters Pittsburg, KS | To Support Local Charitable Activities | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation Se Kansas Pittsburg, KS | To Support Local Charitalbe Activities | $10,000 |
| Kansas Free for Arts Inc Emporia, KS | To Support Local Charitable Activities | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,458,269 | $601,506 | $491,020 | $485,000 | 11 | $488,010 | $598,496 |
| 2023 | $9,534,362 | $10,059,373 | $545,000 | $540,000 | 9 | $542,500 | $56,873 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as funding public charities for endowment-building projects and charitable humanitarian purposes. Its 2024 grants included support for public-building restoration, a capital building campaign, a capital campaign, and local charitable activities.
Among the organizations it supported, Point Forward Inc. describes itself as a community development corporation focused on projects that promote economic development, combat blight, and improve quality of life in Pittsburg. The Mended Hearts Inc. describes its mission as inspiring hope and improving the quality of life of cardiovascular disease patients and their families through peer-to-peer support, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $485,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $25,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $150,000 to the City of Pittsburg for public-building restoration; $100,000 to Point Forward Inc. for a capital building campaign; $50,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities MO for a capital campaign; and $50,000 to each of two entries for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita for local charitable activities. Other grants included $25,000 to The Mended Hearts Inc. and $20,000 to Community Foundation SE Kansas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William B. Wachter, Grace L. Tucker, John P. Miller, and Faith P. Helmerich as trustees.
Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Faith P. Helmerich
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace L. Tucker
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William B. Wachter
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation
How much does Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation give each year?
Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation gave $485K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $540K across 9 grants.
What is Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $44,091, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation give grants?
Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (10%) and Georgia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburg, KS (6 grants) and Wichita, KS (2 grants).
Does Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Local Charitable Activities" (6 grants).
Who are Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Pittsburg ($150,000), Point Forward Inc ($100,000) and Catholic Diocese of Wichita ($100,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation?
Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $602K.
What does Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as funding public charities for endowment-building projects and charitable humanitarian purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation's EIN?
Nancy Parker Miller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1688199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Nancy Parker 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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