The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation
The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation was a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return: the filing states that the Billy Miller CLAT made a final distribution to the foundation and ceased to exist, and that the foundation also ceased to exist after distributing its cash to public charities and settling its outstanding bills and legal obligations in 2022. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation gave $150K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $13K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $150,400
- -6.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $12,533
- +25.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $76,862
- -36.5% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (98% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2022 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This statement is from its final filing; the foundation ceased to exist in 2022.
- Contact
Mailing address: 309 S Laurel Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone: (704) 376-8415
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Lees-McRae College ($80K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 2% to recipients in Florida. The filing also lists recipients in Nebraska and South Carolina, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation gives
- 67% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $160K (2021). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC | Educational -Scholarship & General Fund | $80,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Fou Boone, NC | Charitable - General Support | $60,100 |
| Hospitality House of Northwest NC Boone, NC | Charritable- General Support | $3,000 |
| Women's Fund of the Blue Ridge Boone, NC | Charitable - General Support | $2,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation Tampa, FL | Charitable - General Support | $1,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | Charitable - General Support | $1,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Fo Linville, NC | Charitable - General Support | $1,000 |
| WGCU Florida Public Radio Fort Myers, FL | Charitable - General Support | $1,000 |
| Children's Hope Alliance Banner Elk, NC | Charitable - General | $1,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE | Charitable- General Support | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,862 | $107,599 | $151,775 | $150,400 | 12 | $150,400 | $8 | $3,635 |
| 2021 | $121,038 | $142,039 | $161,500 | $160,200 | 16 | — | $11 | $5,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants included support for a college, healthcare organizations, community charities, and other public charities. Lees-McRae College describes its mission as helping students broaden their horizons, pursue careers, and find their place in the world through education and service. Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge describes itself as a collective giving organization seeking to positively affect the lives of women and girls in the High Country. Children’s Hope Alliance states that its mission is to provide hope, health, and healing for generations. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $150,400. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $80,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants were $80,000 to Lees-McRae College for scholarship and general fund support, and $60,100 to Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation for general support. Other grants included $3,000 to Hospitality House of Northwest NC and $2,000 to Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge. The foundation also gave $1,000 each to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, WGCU Florida Public Radio, and Children’s Hope Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barbara A. Whitton was listed as a trustee on the 2022 filing.
The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation is led by Barbara A Whitton, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Barbara A Whitton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation
How much does The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation give each year?
The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation gave $150K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $160K across 16 grants.
What is The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation's typical grant size?
The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $12,533, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation give grants?
The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boone, NC (3 grants), Banner Elk, NC (2 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation's largest grantees?
The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Lees-McRae College ($80,000), Appalachian Regional Healthcare Fou ($60,100) and Hospitality House of Northwest NC ($3,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation?
The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation reported $77K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for a college, healthcare organizations, community charities, and other public charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation?
The 2022 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation's EIN?
The B W and Barbara Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6504825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Does The B W and Barbara 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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