The Miller Family Fund
The Miller Family Fund is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. In 2024, it gave grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as veterans’ services, health, disability inclusion, environmental education, and community support.
The Miller Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Miller Family Fund gave $51K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,000
- +20300.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +3000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,645
- +558.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $460,501
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Miller Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1224 Coast Village Circle 11, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 670-6933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Miller Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 60% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient-state shares were Florida (8%), New York (6%), Iowa (5%), and Connecticut (4%). The fund’s Santa Barbara grants included support for Keiki Paddle, Bucket Brigade, Gwendolyn Strong Foundation, and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Miller Family Fund gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 173% 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 $250 (2023) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs | $5,000 |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs | $2,500 |
| Keiki Paddle Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs | $2,250 |
| Bucket Brigade Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs | $2,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation Stonington, CT | Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs | $2,000 |
| Dav -Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs | $2,000 |
| Gwendolyn Strong Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs | $2,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs | $2,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs | $2,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Miller Family Fund?
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 | $460,501 | $19,533 | $57,917 | $51,000 | 31 | $52,338 | $13,954 | $30,179 |
| 2023 | $493,107 | $5,968 | $13,749 | $250 | 1 | $2,547 | — | $29,567 |
| 2022 | $463,576 | $20,889 | $28,835 | $27,500 | 22 | $27,500 | $36,905 | $29,726 |
| 2021 | $498,418 | $30,556 | $35,994 | $25,750 | 22 | $25,750 | $25,434 | $28,952 |
| 2020 | $504,969 | $11,854 | $34,409 | $24,750 | 21 | — | $12,512 | $25,715 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Miller Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the CHP 11-99 Foundation says it provides benefits to California Highway Patrol employees and scholarships to their dependents. The Gwendolyn Strong Foundation says it provides family support, funds spinal muscular atrophy research, and is building an inclusive playground in Santa Barbara. Explore Ecology describes its work as environmental education and nature-based learning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 31 grants totaling $51,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $5,000 each to All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church and the CHP 11-99 Foundation; $2,500 to the American Red Cross; and $2,250 to Keiki Paddle. Other 2024 grants included $2,000 each to the Coast Guard Foundation, Gwendolyn Strong Foundation, Navy SEAL Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation, and The Brain Tumor Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Patricia Miller and Arthur Miller are listed as trustees.
The Miller Family Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: F. Robert Miller III (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Fund
How much does The Miller Family Fund give each year?
The Miller Family Fund gave $51K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250 across 1 grant.
What is The Miller Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Miller Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,645, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Miller Family Fund give grants?
The Miller Family Fund gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (8%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (14 grants).
Does The Miller Family Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Miller Family Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable, Religious, Educational and Scientific Programs" (31 grants).
Who are The Miller Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Miller Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church ($5,000), CHP 11-99 Foundation ($5,000) and American Red Cross ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Miller Family Fund?
The Miller Family Fund reported $461K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Miller Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the CHP 11-99 Foundation says it provides benefits to California Highway Patrol employees and scholarships to their dependents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Miller Family Fund?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Miller Family Fund's EIN?
The Miller Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6124893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Miller Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Miller Family Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
Greater Horizons
Kansas City, MO
Greater Horizons distributes donor-advised fund grants to eligible U.S. charities and institutions across a wide range of causes; international organizations may also be supported after additional due diligence. In 2024, its grants had a median of $15,000, though amounts varied widely. Grants are requested by fund holders, and no general application process for organizations seeking funding is described.
Assets
$2.8B
Grants
3,282
Total Given
$212.2M
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Miller Family Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-miller-family-fund-morg_d7fa6afed255466590204c002adca10c
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_956124893_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Miller Family Fund funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-miller-family-fund-morg_d7fa6afed255466590204c002adca10c},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-05. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Miller Family Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Miller Family Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?