The Miller Family Foundation
The Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $365K. Net investment income was $261K.
The Miller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Miller Family Foundation gave $365K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $365,453
- +43.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,682
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $15,430,559
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (73% 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 Miller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was John Muir Health Foundation ($150K). Together the top 8 received $365K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 23 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Miller Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 156% 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 $35K (2020) to $365K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $365K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Muir Health Foundation Walnut Creek, CA | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Golden State Warriors Community Foundation San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $62,500 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Tavernier, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Trust Inc Warrenton, VA | Help US Prevent Deforestation | $50,000 |
| Healdsburg Jazz Festival Healdsburg, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | Unrestricted | $21,696 |
| First Tee of Oakland Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $5,193 |
| California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,064 |
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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 | $15,430,559 | $389,471 | $538,844 | $365,453 | 8 | $1,086,470 | $260,875 | $695,012 |
| 2023 | $14,914,439 | $1,785,853 | $370,064 | $253,888 | 5 | $291,011 | $1,674,410 | $553,899 |
| 2022 | $11,790,312 | $1,483,149 | $473,995 | $297,500 | 4 | $328,003 | $59,697 | $524,801 |
| 2021 | $12,775,204 | $1,812,700 | $442,522 | $275,000 | 4 | $314,792 | $1,739,494 | $709,644 |
| 2020 | $12,040,428 | $8,483,675 | $272,013 | $35,000 | 2 | — | $4,486,599 | $647,389 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Miller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $695K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Miller Family Foundation is led by Jeffrey A. Miller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey A. Miller
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen L. Miller
Secretary & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Miller Family Foundation
How much does The Miller Family Foundation give each year?
The Miller Family Foundation gave $365K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $254K across 5 grants.
What is The Miller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Miller Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $45,682, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Miller Family Foundation give grants?
The Miller Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Miller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Miller Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Miller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Miller Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include John Muir Health Foundation ($150,000), Golden State Warriors Community Foundation ($62,500) and Coral Restoration Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Miller Family Foundation?
The Miller Family Foundation reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $695K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Miller Family Foundation's EIN?
The Miller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1979637. 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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