Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation
The Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including healthcare providers, educational and cultural institutions, food assistance programs, and organizations serving people with disabilities.
Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation gave $6.3M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $138K), mostly in Ohio. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,329,000
- +42.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $137,587
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $119,398,268
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (17 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Samuel H & Maria Miller 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: PO Box 30699, Cleveland, OH 44130-0699
Phone: (216) 536-1200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleveland Clinic - Pledge 7M ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $5.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 218 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 4% to recipients in New York, and 4% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 46 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $215K; repeat grants $92K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.9M (2020) to $6.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $6.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic - Pledge 7M Cleveland, OH | General | $2,200,000 |
| Parma Hospital Foundation Parma, OH | General | $700,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University- Hearing and Speech Cleveland, OH | General | $500,000 |
| Metro General Health Center Cleveland, OH | General | $500,000 |
| Kosher Food Pantry South Euclid, OH | General | $275,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic - Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing Cleveland, OH | General | $250,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General | $250,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | General | $250,000 |
| Uh Ahuja Medical Center Beachwood, OH | General | $250,000 |
| Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center Cleveland, OH | General | $200,000 |
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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 | $119,398,268 | $12,727,634 | $6,631,278 | $6,329,000 | 46 | $6,342,301 | $6,427,314 | $6,056,170 |
| 2023 | $113,237,248 | $2,035,939 | $4,870,173 | $4,440,500 | 43 | $4,449,585 | $1,843,336 | $5,103,759 |
| 2022 | $116,071,482 | $4,891,901 | $5,928,438 | $5,273,000 | 44 | $5,273,000 | $4,211,463 | $5,300,896 |
| 2021 | $117,149,943 | $43,764,889 | $4,969,019 | $4,768,750 | 50 | $4,768,750 | $23,163,673 | $4,737,420 |
| 2020 | $78,376,185 | $621,022 | $4,097,265 | $3,925,250 | 35 | — | $1,515,084 | $4,043,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.1M 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 show support for a range of organizations, including hospitals and medical centers, hearing and speech services, a food pantry and food bank, and cultural institutions.
Some grantees describe their own work as follows: HELP FOUNDATION INC says it provides housing and supportive services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hope Ignites Cincinnati describes its work as long-term residential and academy programming for young people, including direct program support and college scholarships. Benjamin Rose Institute says it supports caregivers and helps people age well through research, services, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $6,329,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,200,000, with a median of $17,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $2,200,000 to Cleveland Clinic, $700,000 to Parma Hospital Foundation, and $500,000 each to Case Western Reserve University–Hearing and Speech and Metro General Health Center. Other notable grants included $275,000 to Kosher Food Pantry and $250,000 each to Cleveland Clinic’s Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Friends of Israel Defense Forces, the US Holocaust Museum, and UH Ahuja Medical Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gabrielle Miller as president and trustee; Eleanor Fanslau as treasurer and trustee; Kimberly Scott as secretary and trustee; and Bradley Knapp and Abraham Miller as trustees.
Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation is led by Gabrielle Miller, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gabrielle Miller
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Abraham Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bradley Knapp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eleanor Fanslau
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Scott
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara Miller (2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation
How much does Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation give each year?
Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation gave $6.3M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.4M across 43 grants.
What is Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $137,587, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation that year got $215K on average.
Where does Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation give grants?
Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (29 grants), Parma, OH (3 grants), Beachwood, OH (2 grants) and Solon, OH (2 grants).
Does Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cleveland Clinic - Pledge 7M ($2,200,000), Parma Hospital Foundation ($700,000) and Case Western Reserve University- Hearing and Speech ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation?
Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation reported $119.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations, including hospitals and medical centers, hearing and speech services, a food pantry and food bank, and cultural institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel H & Maria Miller 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 Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation's EIN?
Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1482231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Samuel H & Maria Miller 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/samuel-h-and-maria-miller-foundation-morg_2aab8ac1d9c24e0b83e785531042148a
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