The John A Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1998 and based in Glenview, Illinois. The foundation focuses on philanthropic grantmaking to charitable organizations and scholarship programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+142.1% YoY
Grant Count
26
-10.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+170.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and California.
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount: $63,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $5,604,178 - $7,300,000
- Total Giving: $1,543,144
- Total Distributions: $1,500,000
2023 Data:
- Total Assets: $2,166,606
- Total Revenues: $801,281
- Total Expenses: $639,415
- Total Grants, Contributions: $150,280
- Investment Income and Dividends: $136,730
2020 Data:
- Fair Market Value of Assets: $3,639,115
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by the following individuals:
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| John A Miller | President |
| Sandra Miller | Director |
| Jason Miller | Director |
| Thomas Miller | Director |
| Alexandra Miller | Director |
All listed officers work minimal hours (0.1 hours per week) and receive no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A MILLER | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| SANDRA MILLER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JASON MILLER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| THOMAS MILLER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ALEXANDRA MILLER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2101 Claire Court Glenview, IL 60025-7634
Telephone: 847-832-4000
Website: miller-family-foundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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