The D John Miller Family

Private foundation · Grantmaker San Jose, CA EIN: 26-3597048

The D John Miller Family is a private foundation, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.

The D John Miller Family at a glance

In short: The D John Miller Family gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$30,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$30,000
Median grant
$30,000
Total assets
$22,919
+189.4% vs 2023
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The D John Miller Family funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Silicon Valley Education Foundation: $30KSilicon Valley EducationFoundation$30K

The largest 2024 recipient was Silicon Valley Education Foundation ($30K).

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

San JoseMilpitasSan FranciscoLos AngelesWashington

How The D John Miller Family gives

  • Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above 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

$0$50K$100K$150K4 grants2020 6 grants2021 3 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $103K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Silicon Valley Education Foundation San Jose, CAGeneral Support$30,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$22,919$45,000$30,000$30,0001$30,000—$482
2023$7,919——————$298
2022$7,919$55,000$70,416$68,3003$70,416—$691
2021$23,335$105,000$108,985$103,1086$108,985—$784
2020$27,320$25,010$90,188$90,1784—$10$2,656

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The D John Miller Family reported a distributable amount of $482 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The D John Miller Family is led by D. John Miller, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • D. John Miller

    CEO

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Lauren Miller

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Miller

    CFO

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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 The D John Miller Family

How much does The D John Miller Family give each year?

The D John Miller Family gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The D John Miller Family?

The D John Miller Family reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $482 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does The D John Miller Family operate?

The D John Miller Family has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.

What is The D John Miller Family's EIN?

The D John Miller Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3597048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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