The Miller Foundation
Fundraise to help children's hospital of Orange county and provide scholarships for deserving students
The Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: The Miller Foundation gave $1.0M across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $115K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,031,350
- +21.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $114,594
- -5.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $966,087
- +13.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Ace Mentor Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Inc ($394K). Together the top 9 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 35 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Miller Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2847% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $1.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Mentor Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Inc Redondo Beach, CA | Donation | $393,850 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | Kids Care Pledge | $325,000 |
| Wise Place Santa Ana, CA | General Support | $260,000 |
| Hope Builders Inc Sagamore, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Mind Oc Irvine, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Homeaid Orange County Tustin, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Golden Years Foundation Rancho Cucamonga, CA | General Support | $3,250 |
| Penta Cares Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $3,250 |
| Breast Cancer Angels Huntington Beach, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $966,087 | $1,218,122 | $1,098,906 | $1,031,350 | 9 | $147,436 |
| 2022 | $850,271 | $874,045 | $974,675 | $851,876 | 7 | $12,225 |
| 2021 | $944,101 | $1,080,257 | $475,235 | $440,000 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $339,278 | $298,440 | $73,971 | $35,000 | 5 | — |
| 2019 | $114,610 | $596,341 | $614,711 | $568,000 | 10 | — |
About The Miller Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Miller Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Orange, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $966K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $147K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Miller Foundation is led by Gregg Miller, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gregg Miller
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celin Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Foundation
How much does The Miller Foundation give each year?
The Miller Foundation gave $1.0M across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $852K across 7 grants.
What is The Miller Foundation's typical grant size?
The Miller Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $15,000, and its average grant was $114,594, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Miller Foundation give grants?
The Miller Foundation gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Miller Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Miller Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Miller Foundation's largest grantees?
The Miller Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Ace Mentor Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Inc ($393,850), Choc Foundation ($325,000) and Wise Place ($260,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Miller Foundation?
The Miller Foundation reported $966K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is The Miller Foundation?
The Miller Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Orange, CA. It holds $966K in total assets as of 2023.
What is The Miller Foundation's EIN?
The Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2595940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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