The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc
THE MARY K AND WALTER M MILLER is a private foundation based in Darien, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing says the foundation was being terminated and that all assets were distributed to charitable organizations during 2024, with none distributed to individuals; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc gave $496K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state Vermont. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $496,474
- +2058.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,373
- +1698.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This policy is stated in its final 2024 filing and should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Marianne Road, Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (203) 655-8438
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manchester Music Festival ($115K). Together the top 10 received $494K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 55 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest reported state shares were Vermont (34%), Pennsylvania (20%), Maryland (11%), Ohio (11%), and Illinois (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $51K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1360% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $23K (2023) to $496K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $496K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Music Festival Manchester, VT | General Fund Contribution | $114,974 |
| Penn State University University Park, PA | General Fund Contribution | $100,000 |
| St Timothy's School Stevenson, MD | General Fund Contribution | $53,000 |
| Stratton Mountain School & Ski Foundation Inc South Londonderry, VT | General Fund Contribution | $52,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Fund Contribution | $50,000 |
| Mount Carmel Foundation Columbus, OH | General Fund Contribution | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | General Fund Contribution | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Fund Contribution | $20,000 |
| Burr and Burton Academy Manchester, VT | General Fund Contribution | $2,000 |
| Kenyon College Gambier, OH | General Fund Contribution | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets were not provided for 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $139,108 | $513,744 | $496,474 | 12 | $503,670 | $129,033 | $10,451 |
| 2023 | $376,139 | $14,734 | $31,643 | $23,000 | 10 | $25,077 | $5,627 | $21,027 |
| 2022 | $394,256 | $3,633 | $42,084 | $32,600 | 10 | $34,200 | $1,592 | $23,897 |
| 2021 | $645,364 | $52,365 | $43,551 | $34,000 | 7 | $34,000 | $43,199 | $30,073 |
| 2020 | $600,250 | $31,994 | $36,954 | $29,904 | 16 | — | $24,795 | $24,799 |
| 2019 | $510,916 | $22,633 | $32,578 | $25,850 | 7 | — | $15,997 | $23,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K 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. The 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and a music festival. The Manchester Music Festival describes its mission as engaging and inspiring audiences for classical music and teaching young performers chamber music. Northwestern University describes its mission as excellent teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of students in a diverse academic community. The UCLA Foundation describes itself as UCLA’s giving, receiving, and investing arm, enabling private donors to support the university’s academic and research work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $496,474. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $114,974, with a median of $50,000. Notable grants included $114,974 to Manchester Music Festival, $100,000 to Penn State University, $53,000 to St. Timothy’s School, $52,000 to Stratton Mountain School & Ski Foundation, and $50,000 each to Columbia University, Mount Carmel Foundation, and Northwestern University.
The filing also lists grants of $20,000 to UCLA Foundation; $2,000 each to Burr and Burton Academy, Kenyon College, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business; and $500 to Denison University. All were designated as general fund contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary K Miller as president and director; Walter M Miller as vice president, secretary, and director; and Christie Miller Goldman as director.
The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc is led by Mary K. Miller, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary K. Miller
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie Miller Goldman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Walter M. Miller
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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 Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc gave $496K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 10 grants.
What is The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $41,373, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc that year got $31K on average.
Where does The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc's top state is Vermont, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (20%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, VT (2 grants).
Does The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Manchester Music Festival ($114,974), Penn State University ($100,000) and St Timothy's School ($53,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and a music festival. The Manchester Music Festival describes its mission as engaging and inspiring audiences for classical music and teaching young performers chamber music. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it 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 ↑
How much is The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1558950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Mary K and Walter M Miller Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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