The Miller Foundation
The Miller Foundation is a private foundation based in White Plains, New York. Its 2023 filing states that its only activity is making donations to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations; its 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $111,000.
The Miller Foundation at a glance
In short: The Miller Foundation gave $111K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,000
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,625
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,233,085
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Miller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Grf Llc 445 Hamilton Ave Suite 700, White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: (212) 307-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Miller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Miami ($25K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (47%), Florida (23%), Wisconsin (14%), Texas (11%), and Pennsylvania (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Miller Foundation gives
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2019) to $111K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Miami, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Uw Foundation Re Steve Miller Scholarship Madison, WI | General Support | $15,000 |
| St Mark's Fund Dallas, TX | General Support | $12,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art Dept of Musical Instrum New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mt Sinai Department of Surgery New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Dorot New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Visiting Nurse Service of NY New York, NY | 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 | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,233,085 | $223,123 | $132,302 | $111,000 | 24 | $111,000 | $203,821 | $105,629 |
| 2024 | $1,142,264 | $153,937 | $132,808 | $110,000 | 22 | $110,000 | $135,063 | $103,961 |
| 2023 | $1,121,135 | $220,579 | $112,030 | $93,500 | 21 | $93,500 | $203,358 | $91,026 |
| 2022 | $1,012,586 | $106,064 | $96,900 | $75,700 | 23 | $75,700 | $87,509 | $92,660 |
| 2021 | $1,003,422 | $207,666 | $92,702 | $75,031 | 16 | — | $190,139 | $93,096 |
| 2020 | $888,458 | $-6,348 | $95,704 | $78,500 | 15 | — | $6,730 | $46,129 |
| 2019 | $990,510 | $110,970 | $82,547 | $67,000 | 4 | — | $97,497 | $45,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Miller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as making donations to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Jazz at Lincoln Center describes its mission as entertaining, enriching and expanding a global community for jazz through performance, education and advocacy. Dutchess Land Conservancy says it works to preserve scenic, agricultural and environmental resources in Dutchess County and the surrounding area. DOROT says it addresses social isolation and loneliness among older adults, while Animal Haven says it finds homes for dogs and cats in the tristate area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $111,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $25,000 to the University of Miami, $15,000 to UW Foundation for the Steve Miller Scholarship, $12,000 to St Mark’s Fund, and $10,000 each to Riverside Park Conservancy, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Musical Instruments, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Mount Sinai Department of Surgery. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Other 2025 recipients included Dutchess Land Conservancy, FDNY Foundation, Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, Animal Haven, DOROT, and Hudson Valley Clubhouse, each of which received $1,000. Their stated missions include land conservation, supporting the FDNY’s safety and training needs, hospice-related charitable support and education, animal adoption, services for older adults, and community support for people with serious mental illness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven H Miller as president, Janice Ginsberg Miller as vice president, and Todd Kamelhar as treasurer.
The Miller Foundation is led by Steven H. Miller, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven H. Miller
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Janice Ginsberg Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Todd Kamelhar
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $111K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 22 grants.
What is The Miller Foundation's typical grant size?
The Miller Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,625, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Miller Foundation give grants?
The Miller Foundation's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and Wisconsin (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and Poughkeepsie, NY (2 grants).
Does The Miller Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Miller Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Miller Foundation's largest grantees?
The Miller Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Miami ($25,000), Uw Foundation Re Steve Miller Scholarship ($15,000) and St Mark's Fund ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Miller Foundation?
The Miller Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Miller Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as making donations to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Miller Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2023 filing that it 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 Foundation's EIN?
The Miller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2538647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Miller Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Miller Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-miller-foundation-morg_e857173f0ffc4d8f8e6a15bce24df399
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