Philip S Miller Charitable Trust
Philip S Miller Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Philip S Miller Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Philip S Miller Charitable Trust gave $2.0M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $248K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,983,031
- +205.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $247,879
- +205.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $297,455
- Total assets
- $29,918,884
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Philip S Miller Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Castle Rock ($436K). Together the top 8 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 41 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Philip S Miller Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $650K (2023) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Castle Rock Castle Rock, CO | General Operating | $436,267 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating | $396,606 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Aurora, CO | General Operating | $396,606 |
| Douglas County Castle Rock, CO | General Operating | $396,606 |
| Douglas County Library Castle Rock, CO | General Operating | $198,303 |
| Douglas County School District Re-1 Castle Rock, CO | General Operating | $79,321 |
| Douglas County Fair Foundation Castle Rock, CO | General Operating | $39,661 |
| Douglas County 4-H Council Franktown, CO | General Operating | $39,661 |
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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 | $29,918,884 | $1,701,811 | $2,285,451 | $1,983,031 | 8 | $2,006,304 | $1,404,993 | $1,672,526 |
| 2023 | $30,220,535 | $2,023,012 | $958,240 | $650,000 | 8 | $671,773 | $1,756,434 | $1,653,834 |
| 2022 | $29,009,186 | $1,122,398 | $1,616,097 | $1,320,000 | 9 | $1,342,588 | $841,686 | $1,579,524 |
| 2021 | $29,450,103 | $2,536,915 | $1,562,731 | $1,200,000 | 8 | $1,224,807 | $2,225,133 | $1,799,945 |
| 2020 | $28,461,007 | $2,401,228 | $1,860,858 | $1,565,427 | 8 | — | $2,127,562 | $1,572,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip S Miller Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philip S Miller Charitable Trust's only listed officer is US Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
US Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$203K (2023) → $218K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank N A (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $218K, to US Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Philip S Miller Charitable Trust
How much does Philip S Miller Charitable Trust give each year?
Philip S Miller Charitable Trust gave $2.0M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $650K across 8 grants.
What is Philip S Miller Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Philip S Miller Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $297,455, and its average grant was $247,879, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Philip S Miller Charitable Trust give grants?
Philip S Miller Charitable Trust gives mostly in Colorado: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Castle Rock, CO (5 grants).
Does Philip S Miller Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Philip S Miller Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Philip S Miller Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Philip S Miller Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Town of Castle Rock ($436,267), Shriners Hospitals for Children ($396,606) and Children's Hospital Foundation ($396,606), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Philip S Miller Charitable Trust?
Philip S Miller Charitable Trust reported $29.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Philip S Miller Charitable Trust's EIN?
Philip S Miller Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6290472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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