The Benedict-Miller Foundation
The Benedict-Miller Foundation is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in music, public media, food assistance, education, and other areas.
The Benedict-Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: The Benedict-Miller Foundation gave $723K across 39 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Massachusetts. 51% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $723,380
- +2200.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 39
- +11.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $18,548
- +1964.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $550
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (20 of 39, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Benedict-Miller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Louise Grauer 558 Marine Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (303) 517-6473
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Benedict-Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($685K). Together the top 10 received $707K.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 190 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Maine (33%), Colorado (20%), and New Jersey (12%), followed by Iowa and the District of Columbia (7% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Benedict-Miller Foundation open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 20 of 39 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $963. How we count
Medians: $625 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 44% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 2474% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $723K (2026). In 2026 it made 39 grants totaling $723K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | General/Unrestricted | $685,380 |
| Colorado Music Festival Lafayette, CO | General/Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Maine Public Bangor, ME | General/Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Blue Hill Public Library Inc Blue Hill, ME | General/Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Simon-By-The-Sea Church Mantoloking, NJ | General/Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General/Unrestricted | $2,250 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | General/Unrestricted | $2,250 |
| San Diego Humane Society-Escondido Campus Escondido, CA | General/Unrestricted | $2,175 |
| Rescue House Inc Encinitas, CA | General/Unrestricted | $2,175 |
| Good Sheperd Food Bank of ME Auburn, ME | General/Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $267,014 | $749,568 | $723,380 | 39 | $727,950 | $248,671 | $28,344 |
| 2025 | $482,554 | $69,472 | $38,402 | $31,450 | 35 | $31,825 | $62,895 | $32,555 |
| 2024 | $451,484 | $27,898 | $36,654 | $29,700 | 36 | $30,450 | $22,425 | $29,151 |
| 2023 | $460,240 | $25,424 | $36,434 | $28,100 | 37 | $29,315 | $18,397 | $26,951 |
| 2022 | $470,450 | $21,689 | $39,981 | $32,250 | 43 | $33,125 | $15,216 | $30,059 |
| 2021 | $488,292 | $44,686 | $39,784 | $31,700 | 46 | — | $24,690 | $28,499 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Benedict-Miller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Colorado Music Festival describes its mission as connecting community members with music through education and performance; The Bay School says it provides Waldorf-method alternative education; and the Colorado Film Society stages the Boulder International Film Festival. Other 2025 recipients included Save Barnegat Bay, which says it works to restore and protect the bay and its ecosystem, and Cabrini Green Legal Aid, which describes providing holistic legal services and advocacy for people and communities affected by the criminal legal system.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $31,450. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,000, with a median of $500. Among the largest awards were $3,000 to Colorado Music Festival and Maine Public Radio; $2,350 to St Simon-By-The-Sea; and $2,100 each to the American Red Cross and Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Other 2025 grants included $2,000 to Blue Hill Public Library-Fine Arts Fd, $1,900 to Good Shephard Food Bank of ME, and $1,500 to The Bay School. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 39 grants totaling $723,380.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Louise Grauer as Trustee, Mary Simon as Trustee/Sec, and Edward Swain as Trustee.
The Benedict-Miller Foundation is led by Louise Grauer, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Louise Grauer
President
Trustee → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$750 (2021) → $2K (2026)
Edward Swain III
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Simon
Board Member
Trustee & Secretary → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P Benedict Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Benedict
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Louise Grauer (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Benedict-Miller Foundation
How much does The Benedict-Miller Foundation give each year?
The Benedict-Miller Foundation gave $723K across 39 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $31K across 35 grants.
What is The Benedict-Miller Foundation's typical grant size?
The Benedict-Miller Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $550, and its average grant was $18,548, across 39 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Benedict-Miller Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Benedict-Miller Foundation give grants?
The Benedict-Miller Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (3 grants), Blue Hill, ME (2 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants) and Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does The Benedict-Miller Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Benedict-Miller Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Benedict-Miller Foundation's largest grantees?
The Benedict-Miller Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($685,380), Colorado Music Festival ($3,000) and Maine Public ($3,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
What does The Benedict-Miller Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Benedict-Miller Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is The Benedict-Miller Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, The Benedict-Miller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Benedict-Miller Foundation's EIN?
The Benedict-Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6022176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Benedict-Miller Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Benedict-Miller Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-benedict-miller-foundation-morg_8787000a7777444b931520a38ecb8f2e
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