The David P Miller Foundation
The David P Miller Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $351K.
The David P Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: The David P Miller Foundation gave $2.1M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,100,000
- +366.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,050,000
- +366.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,050,000
- Total assets
- $10,044,054
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 P Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Mendelsohn ($2.0M). Together the top 2 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The David P Miller Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1060% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 434% of 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2022) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mendelsohn Cleveland, OH | General Operating Support | $2,000,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $10,044,054 | $2,373,942 | $2,131,288 | $2,100,000 | 2 | $2,101,064 | $351,053 | $483,595 |
| 2024 | $9,532,575 | $1,875,354 | $472,823 | $450,000 | 2 | $452,003 | $356,988 | $401,524 |
| 2023 | $7,968,014 | $3,099,274 | $255,359 | $251,500 | 3 | $252,085 | $98,000 | $244,411 |
| 2022 | $4,935,310 | $2,533,443 | $197,414 | $181,000 | 3 | $181,000 | $33,443 | $130,463 |
| 2021 | $2,592,677 | $2,600,000 | $7,323 | — | — | — | — | $984 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David P Miller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $484K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David P Miller Foundation is led by David P. Miller, Trustee & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David P. Miller
Trustee & President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Donald Messinger
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Kresila
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jonathon Vinocur
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 P Miller Foundation
How much does The David P Miller Foundation give each year?
The David P Miller Foundation gave $2.1M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $450K across 2 grants.
How large is The David P Miller Foundation?
The David P Miller Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $484K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The David P Miller Foundation operate?
The David P Miller Foundation has awarded grants in New Hampshire, Ohio.
What is The David P Miller Foundation's EIN?
The David P Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3373537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The David P Miller Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- 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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