The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brewton, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including churches, schools, health and child-serving organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc gave $448K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Alabama. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $447,860
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,294
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,414,245
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (9 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (75% 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 Miller Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Jean Miller Stimpson with a letter detailing the request and information about the organization. The filing lists eligible recipients as 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, etc.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jean Miller Stimpson
Mailing address: PO Box 957, Brewton, AL 36427
Phone: (251) 867-3245
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evergreen Baptist Church ($40K). Together the top 10 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 183 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2024 share of grant dollars by recipient state was Alabama 75%, Georgia 13%, Tennessee 7%, and Florida 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 53 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $347K (2022) to $448K (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $448K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Baptist Church Evergreen, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $40,000 |
| The Chapel at Steelwood Foundation Loxley, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $35,000 |
| Wilmer Hall Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $26,000 |
| Faith Church East Brewton, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| Wings of Compassion Plant City, FL | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Tuscaloosa, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $24,750 |
| Mercy Community Healthcare Franklin, TN | Unrestricted Contribution | $24,750 |
| Canterbury United Methodist Church Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $15,000 |
| UMS-Wright Preparatory School Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $15,000 |
| Mount Yonah Elementary School Sauteenacoochee, GA | Unrestricted Contribution | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 54 grants in 2024, 47 in 2023, and 45 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,414,245 | $371,194 | $521,560 | $447,860 | 54 | $447,860 | $297,494 | $411,367 |
| 2023 | $7,564,611 | $396,874 | $462,628 | $400,000 | 47 | $400,000 | $338,213 | $402,766 |
| 2022 | $7,630,539 | $217,356 | $421,132 | $347,000 | 45 | $347,000 | $143,224 | $418,495 |
| 2021 | $6,315,700 | $677,755 | $486,840 | $435,000 | 37 | — | $625,915 | $354,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $411K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Big Oak Ranch says its mission is to provide a Christian home for abused, neglected, and abandoned children; Prichard Preparatory School describes its mission as providing strong academics and character development; and Mercy Community Healthcare is among the recipients of a large grant. Other grantees include churches, a wildlife conservation organization, and a Jewish community federation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $447,860. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $40,000 to Evergreen Baptist Church, $35,000 to The Chapel at Steelwood Foundation, $26,000 to Wilmer Hall, and $25,000 each to Faith Church and Wings of Compassion. These grants were listed as unrestricted contributions.
Other 2024 recipients included the Alabama Wildlife Federation ($10,000), Big Oak Ranch ($11,000), Prichard Preparatory School ($10,000), and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jean Miller Stimpson as president, J McGowin Miller as secretary/treasurer, and David John Miller and Richard P Melton as directors.
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Jean Miller Stimpson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Miller Stimpson
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David John Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard P. Melton
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
J. McGowin Miller
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy M. Melton (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Miller Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc gave $448K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 47 grants.
What is The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,294, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (20 grants), Birmingham, AL (7 grants), Tuscaloosa, AL (4 grants) and Cleveland, GA (3 grants).
Does The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Evergreen Baptist Church ($40,000), The Chapel at Steelwood Foundation ($35,000) and Wilmer Hall ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $448K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $411K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc?
Contact Jean Miller Stimpson with a letter detailing the request and information about the organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1373232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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