The John a Miller Family Foundation
The John A Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Glenview, Illinois. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The John a Miller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The John a Miller Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Colorado. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,543,144
- +142.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,352
- +170.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,604,178
- +158.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John a Miller Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2101 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (847) 832-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John a Miller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Denver ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 124 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 16% to California, 7% to Illinois, 2% to Virginia, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John a Miller Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 154% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 593% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $359K (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,114,811 |
| Hoover Institution - Development Office Standford, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $96,631 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,500 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Stand Together First Arlington, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Winnetka Parent Teacher Organization Winnetka, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Assocation Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,604,178 | $4,862,904 | $1,547,743 | $1,543,144 | 26 | $1,544,267 | $637,306 | $260,284 |
| 2023 | $2,166,606 | $801,281 | $639,415 | $637,295 | 29 | $637,320 | $651,001 | $153,519 |
| 2022 | $2,003,923 | $234,404 | $576,300 | $567,177 | 25 | $567,405 | $85,314 | $184,441 |
| 2021 | $2,343,153 | $541,181 | $607,262 | $607,157 | 24 | $607,252 | $516,181 | $198,878 |
| 2020 | $2,409,206 | $123,515 | $361,055 | $358,600 | 20 | — | $123,515 | $177,925 |
| 2019 | $2,646,746 | $748,563 | $464,205 | $462,156 | 28 | — | $248,468 | $199,226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John a Miller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $260K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in higher education, medical research, community services, youth programs, and historic preservation. For example, the University of Denver describes its work as advancing learning and scholarly inquiry, while the Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago says it provides resources for food, refuge, health care, education, and emergency assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $1,543,144. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $1,114,811, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $1,114,811 to the University of Denver, $100,000 to the Hoover Institution - Development Office, $96,631 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and $50,500 to Jewish United Fund. Other reported grants included $50,000 to Eisenhower Health Foundation, $25,000 to Stand Together First, and $25,000 to Columbia University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John A Miller as president and Sandra Miller, Jason Miller, Thomas Miller, and Alexandra Miller as directors.
The John a Miller Family Foundation is led by John A. Miller, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John A. Miller
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 John a Miller Family Foundation
How much does The John a Miller Family Foundation give each year?
The John a Miller Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $637K across 29 grants.
What is The John a Miller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The John a Miller Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $59,352, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John a Miller Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The John a Miller Family Foundation give grants?
The John a Miller Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), Winnetka, IL (3 grants), Santa Monica, CA (2 grants) and Williams Bay, WI (2 grants).
Does The John a Miller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The John a Miller Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (26 grants).
Who are The John a Miller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The John a Miller Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Denver ($1,114,811), Hoover Institution - Development Office ($100,000) and Prostate Cancer Foundation ($96,631), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John a Miller Family Foundation?
The John a Miller Family Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $260K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John a Miller Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in higher education, medical research, community services, youth programs, and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John a Miller Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John a Miller Family Foundation's EIN?
The John a Miller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4233458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The John a Miller Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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