The Barbara and Abraham Miller

Foundation · Grantmaker Shaker Heights, OH EIN: 26-1557867

The Barbara and Abraham Miller is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Shaker Heights, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $75.

Key facts about The Barbara and Abraham Miller

EIN: 26-1557867
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021): $1,158,110
Grants made (2021): 5
Average grant: $231,622
Median grant: $25,000
Primary geography: Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who The Barbara and Abraham Miller funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Barbara and Abraham Miller's 5 itemized 2021 grants were Ohio (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Purpose" (4 grants).

How The Barbara and Abraham Miller gives

In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

+315.4% YoY

Grant Count

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$232K

+730.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barbara and Abraham Miller reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Barbara and Abraham Miller

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $1.2M (100%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

States

New York Ohio

Cities

ClevelandPepper PikeBroadview HtsCincinnatiOberlineRockville Centre

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021	2020
Total Assets	—	$1,157,152
Revenue	$1,100	$3,410
Expenses	$1,158,254	$279,444
Qualifying Distributions	$1,158,229	—
Net Investment Income	$75	$2,910
Distributable Amount	$50,751	$59,486

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest recipients include Barbara and Abraham Miller Family Charitable Fund ($875,110), The Park Synagogue ($250,000), Jewsih Motorcyclist Alliance ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BARBARA AND ABRAHAM MILLER FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND Cincinnati, OH	CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION	$875,110
THE PARK SYNAGOGUE Pepper Pike, OH	CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$250,000
JEWSIH MOTORCYCLIST ALLIANCE Oberline, OH	CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$25,000
CASE WESTERN RESERVE Cleveland, OH	CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$7,500
CLEVELAND HILLEL FOUNDATION Cleveland, OH	CHARITABLE PURPOSE	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2021 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Abraham Miller	Vice President	1	—
Barbara Miller	President/Director/Secretary	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Barbara and Abraham Miller?

The Barbara and Abraham Miller is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Shaker Heights, OH. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.

Where does The Barbara and Abraham Miller operate?

The Barbara and Abraham Miller has awarded grants in New York, Ohio.

What size grants does The Barbara and Abraham Miller award?

In 2021, The Barbara and Abraham Miller awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $232K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Barbara and Abraham Miller required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Barbara and Abraham Miller reported a distributable amount of $51K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Barbara and Abraham Miller's EIN?

The Barbara and Abraham Miller's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1557867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.