Robert Miner Family Foundation
The Robert Miner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, including education, social-service, health-research, and animal-welfare organizations.
Robert Miner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Miner Family Foundation gave $116K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,373
- +406.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,655
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,113,007
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (77% 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 Robert Miner Family Foundation
- 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: 5040 Eagle Point Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601-1112
Phone: (724) 961-3882
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Miner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Westmoreland Education Foundation ($40K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Other recipient-state shares were Tennessee (10%), Delaware (7%), North Carolina (4%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert Miner Family Foundation gives
- 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $116K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Education Foundation Youngwood, PA | General Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| Westmoreland Education Foundation Youngwood, PA | General Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army Greensburg, PA | General Support for the Greensburg Area | $10,000 |
| Foundation Cal U California, PA | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Derry Area School District Fund Derry, PA | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| American Legion Post 28 Millsboro, DE | General Operating Fund | $8,673 |
| Samaritan's Purse Helene Boone, NC | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Union Mission Latrobe, PA | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Greater Monessen Historical Society Monessen, PA | In memory of the miner family of graham avenue | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,113,007 | $121,448 | $146,378 | $116,373 | 25 | $123,840 | $573,565 | $103,133 |
| 2023 | $2,137,937 | $2,160,985 | $23,048 | $23,000 | 5 | $23,012 | $24 | $5,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Miner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included general operating and general support grants to organizations such as Westmoreland Education Foundation, The Salvation Army, and Foundation Cal U. Among its grantees, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Action for Animals says it shelters and cares for abused, abandoned, and stray dogs and cats in Westmoreland County and promotes adoption and spaying and neutering.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $116,373. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $1,500. Notable grants included two $20,000 grants to Westmoreland Education Foundation for its general operating fund; $10,000 each to The Salvation Army for general support in the Greensburg area, Foundation Cal U, Derry Area School District Fund, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and $8,673 to American Legion Post 28 for its general operating fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert G Miner Jr. is listed as president, secretary, treasurer, and director.
Robert Miner Family Foundation is led by Robert G. Miner Jr., President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert G. Miner Jr.
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/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 Robert Miner Family Foundation
How much does Robert Miner Family Foundation give each year?
Robert Miner Family Foundation gave $116K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 5 grants.
What is Robert Miner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert Miner Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,655, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Miner Family Foundation give grants?
Robert Miner Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (10%) and Delaware (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Latrobe, PA (6 grants), Youngwood, PA (3 grants), Greensburg, PA (3 grants) and Memphis, TN (3 grants).
Does Robert Miner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Robert Miner Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert Miner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert Miner Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Westmoreland Education Foundation ($40,000 across 2 grants), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($11,500 across 3 grants) and The Salvation Army ($11,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Miner Family Foundation?
Robert Miner Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Miner Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating and general support grants to organizations such as Westmoreland Education Foundation, The Salvation Army, and Foundation Cal U. Among its grantees, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Miner Family Foundation?
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 Robert Miner Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert Miner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4817529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Robert Miner 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.
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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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