Norman Miller Family Foundation
The Norman Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Wisconsin, New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, with listed purposes of “GENERAL.”
Norman Miller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Norman Miller Family Foundation gave $107K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,000
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,133
- -23.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $610,970
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Norman Miller Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says to send a letter requesting funds that includes the organization’s tax-exempt status and the reason for the request. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Nuetzel
Mailing address: 1794 E Allouez Ave Suite 111, Green Bay, WI 54311
Phone: (920) 494-2327
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norman Miller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Jewish Joint Distribution Comm ($15K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were reported as 37% to Wisconsin, 30% to New York, 23% to Washington, D.C., and 9% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Norman Miller Family Foundation gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $3K (2023) to $125K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Comm New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Hillel Washington, DC | General | $15,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Hicksville, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Hias Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of WI Green Bay, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Mauthe Center Green Bay, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Paul's Pantry Inc Green Bay, WI | General | $5,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center Chicago, WI | General | $5,000 |
| CASA of Brown County Inc Green Bay, WI | General | $2,000 |
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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 | $610,970 | $101,733 | $115,450 | $107,000 | 15 | $107,000 | $93,283 | $54,553 |
| 2024 | $624,687 | $36,834 | $120,548 | $112,500 | 12 | $112,500 | $28,786 | $52,882 |
| 2023 | $708,401 | $27,006 | $9,772 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $19,882 | $43,814 |
| 2022 | $691,167 | $75,938 | $70,220 | $60,000 | 19 | $60,000 | $68,169 | $47,068 |
| 2021 | $685,449 | $126,915 | $134,027 | $125,000 | 25 | — | $118,800 | $49,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman Miller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K 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 went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Paul’s Pantry describes its work as recovering surplus and unsaleable food and distributing it to people in need. CASA of Brown County says it advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children. Jewish National Fund-USA describes programs involving Israel, including forestry, water solutions, community building, education, and heritage preservation.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 15 grants totaling $107,000 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. In 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $112,500; in 2023, it reported one grant totaling $2,500.
Among its reported 2025 grants were $15,000 each to American Jewish Joint Distribution Comm, Hillel, and Jewish National Fund; $10,000 each to HIAS, New Israel Fund, Planned Parenthood of WI, and Mauthe Center; and $5,000 to Paul’s Pantry. Other listed recipients included CASA of Brown County, Freedom House Ministries, and Howe Community Resource Center, each receiving $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ida Lyn Cullen as president / executive dire, William Miller as vice president, Susan Nuetzel as secretary, Shirlyn Miller as treasurer, and Arlie Nuetzel as board director.
Norman Miller Family Foundation is led by Ida Lyn Cullen, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ida Lyn Cullen
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlie Nuetzel
Board Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Shirlyn Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Nuetzel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 Norman Miller Family Foundation
How much does Norman Miller Family Foundation give each year?
Norman Miller Family Foundation gave $107K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $113K across 12 grants.
What is Norman Miller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Norman Miller Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,133, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman Miller Family Foundation give grants?
Norman Miller Family Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and District of Columbia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Green Bay, WI (7 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Norman Miller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Norman Miller Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norman Miller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Norman Miller Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Jewish Joint Distribution Comm ($15,000), Hillel ($15,000) and Jewish National Fund ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norman Miller Family Foundation?
Norman Miller Family Foundation reported $611K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norman Miller Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Paul’s Pantry describes its work as recovering surplus and unsaleable food and distributing it to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman Miller Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norman Miller Family Foundation's EIN?
Norman Miller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6098847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Norman Miller Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Norman Miller Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/norman-miller-family-foundation-morg_793cda0fe8544e91bcd79d413cfafa6b
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