Philip D Miller Foundation
Philip D Miller Foundation is a private foundation, based in Holland, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $727K.
Philip D Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: Philip D Miller Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,500
- -50.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $149,500
- +98.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $149,500
- Total assets
- $10,944,207
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Philip D Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holland Education Foundation ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Philip D Miller Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 22% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2024) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Education Foundation Holland, MI | General Operating Support | $149,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,944,207 | $772,489 | $214,529 | $149,500 | 1 | $149,500 | $727,460 | $692,865 |
| 2023 | $10,386,247 | $1,247,004 | $335,638 | $301,200 | 4 | $301,200 | $1,212,566 | $627,982 |
| 2022 | $9,474,881 | $970,537 | $636,241 | $600,000 | 2 | $600,000 | $954,296 | $573,973 |
| 2021 | $9,140,585 | $991,476 | $1,040,369 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,000,000 | $951,474 | $636,179 |
| 2020 | $9,189,478 | $-252,781 | $264,665 | $200,000 | 3 | — | $157,566 | $471,613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip D Miller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $693K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philip D Miller Foundation is led by Philip D. Miller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip D. Miller
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Miller
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy J. Miller
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Miller
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Miller
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Philip D Miller Foundation
How much does Philip D Miller Foundation give each year?
Philip D Miller Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $301K across 4 grants.
How large is Philip D Miller Foundation?
Philip D Miller Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $693K (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.
Where does Philip D Miller Foundation operate?
Philip D Miller Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Michigan, Washington.
What is Philip D Miller Foundation's EIN?
Philip D Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2709490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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