The Lillian Miller Educational
The Lillian Miller Educational is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $327K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Lillian Miller Educational at a glance
In short: The Lillian Miller Educational gave $80K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,893
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,987
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $327,469
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Lillian Miller Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($45K across 5 grants). Together the top 4 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lillian Miller Educational gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 408% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2022) to $80K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artist's Trust Seattle, WA | Education Grant | $12,500 |
| Julia Monte Seattle, WA | Education Grant | $12,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Education Grant | $10,617 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | Education Grant | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Education Grant | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Education Grant | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Education Grant | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Education Grant | $4,776 |
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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 | $327,469 | $22,320 | $113,626 | $79,893 | 8 | $79,893 | $11,086 | $19,574 |
| 2023 | $419,106 | $23,734 | $102,579 | $68,970 | 8 | $68,970 | $12,180 | $22,490 |
| 2022 | $497,664 | $9,947 | $105,431 | $59,220 | 4 | $59,220 | $1,331 | $27,448 |
| 2021 | $593,148 | $76,180 | $104,133 | $71,334 | 9 | $71,334 | $13,856 | $33,960 |
| 2020 | $621,101 | $28,487 | $103,396 | $72,500 | 11 | — | $12,852 | $33,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lillian Miller Educational reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lillian Miller Educational's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dean R. Sargent
Director
On filings since 2020
$24K (2020) → $24K (2024)
David Hill
Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Dean R Sargent (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Lillian Miller Educational
How much does The Lillian Miller Educational give each year?
The Lillian Miller Educational gave $80K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 8 grants.
What is The Lillian Miller Educational's typical grant size?
The Lillian Miller Educational's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,987, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lillian Miller Educational give grants?
The Lillian Miller Educational gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (7 grants).
Does The Lillian Miller Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Lillian Miller Educational's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Grant" (8 grants).
Who are The Lillian Miller Educational's largest grantees?
The Lillian Miller Educational's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington ($45,393 across 5 grants), Artist's Trust ($12,500) and Julia Monte ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lillian Miller Educational?
The Lillian Miller Educational reported $327K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lillian Miller Educational's EIN?
The Lillian Miller Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1520996. 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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