The David B Miller Family Foundation
The David B Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $6.8M. Net investment income was $4.2M.
The David B Miller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The David B Miller Family Foundation gave $6.8M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,750,000
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,350,000
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $12,533,132
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David B Miller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern Methodist University ($3.3M). Together the top 5 received $6.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 11 grants of 20 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The David B Miller Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 133% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $7.6M (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $6.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Use BySouthern Methodist University | $3,250,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Highland Park United Methodist Church | $1,000,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Use ByMake a Wish Foundation | $1,000,000 |
| Salvation Army Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Use BySalvation Army | $1,000,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Use ByGoodwill Industries | $500,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,533,132 | $11,591,987 | $6,895,911 | $6,750,000 | 5 | $6,750,000 | $4,204,922 | $652,949 |
| 2024 | $9,559,678 | $15,479,161 | $6,655,677 | $6,620,834 | 6 | $6,620,834 | $3,349,767 | $498,232 |
| 2023 | $7,703,340 | $12,329,390 | $2,926,215 | $2,925,000 | 5 | $2,925,000 | $149,215 | $544,265 |
| 2022 | $938,362 | $7,554 | $2,957,069 | $2,900,000 | 3 | $2,900,000 | $5,799 | $118,744 |
| 2021 | $3,887,877 | $7,164,757 | $1,695,015 | $1,695,000 | 1 | $1,695,000 | $1,666,549 | $176,945 |
| 2020 | $153,138 | $8,242,406 | $7,553,765 | $7,553,750 | 1 | — | $710,535 | $248,041 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David B Miller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $653K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David B Miller Family Foundation is led by David B Miller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David B Miller
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Lacy Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle David Miller
V.p. & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Miller Bebee
V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 David B Miller Family Foundation
How much does The David B Miller Family Foundation give each year?
The David B Miller Family Foundation gave $6.8M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.6M across 6 grants.
What is The David B Miller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The David B Miller Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000,000, and its average grant was $1,350,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The David B Miller Family Foundation give grants?
The David B Miller Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants).
Does The David B Miller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The David B Miller Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The David B Miller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The David B Miller Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Southern Methodist University ($3,250,000), Highland Park United Methodist Church ($1,000,000) and Make a Wish Foundation ($1,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David B Miller Family Foundation?
The David B Miller Family Foundation reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $653K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The David B Miller Family Foundation's EIN?
The David B Miller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8103224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The David B Miller Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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