The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation
The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation gave $5.0M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $5.0M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,024,532
- +1993.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -95.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,024,532
- +50145.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,024,532
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5448 33Rd Street Nw, Washington, DC 20015-1627
Phone: (202) 244-7056
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($5.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 80 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Washington, DC. Its sole reported 2023 grant went to a recipient in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1910% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2021) to $5.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Charity | $5,024,532 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $824,561 | $5,054,512 | $5,024,532 | 1 | $5,024,532 | $794,581 | $138,129 |
| 2022 | $4,574,775 | $83,702 | $295,368 | $240,000 | 24 | $240,000 | $34,718 | $245,188 |
| 2021 | $5,769,750 | $469,076 | $295,809 | $240,000 | 25 | $240,000 | $413,267 | $271,829 |
| 2020 | $5,262,983 | $207,869 | $290,797 | $250,000 | 30 | — | $167,072 | $232,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $5,024,532. The grant was to the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund for “CHARITY.” The filing does not provide a range of typical award sizes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Elizabeth M Wehrle as president/treasurer; Matthew B Miller as vice president/secretary; and Colin A Miller and E Liam Miller as directors.
The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth M. Wehrle, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elizabeth M. Wehrle
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin A. Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Liam Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew B. Miller
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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-Wehrle Family Foundation
How much does The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation give each year?
The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation gave $5.0M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $240K across 24 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation?
The foundation states 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 ↑
Where does The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Washington, DC. Its sole reported 2023 grant went to a recipient in Massachusetts.
How much is The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation's EIN?
The Miller-Wehrle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8091563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Miller-Wehrle Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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