The Patricia Florence Miller Trust
The Patricia Florence Miller Trust is a private foundation based in Fairfield, Iowa. Its 2023 filing reports $293,095 in grants to 61 organizations; the 2024 filing reports no grants.
The Patricia Florence Miller Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $18,123
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $739
- -97.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $2,767
- -99.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,190
- -99.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Patricia Florence Miller Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1542, Fairfield, IA 52556
Phone: (641) 209-6133
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Patricia Florence Miller Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 201 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees are based in Iowa, New York, Connecticut, California, Texas, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is The Patricia Florence Miller Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 8 of 61 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 70% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 309% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2022) to $293K (2023). In 2023 it made 61 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Farm Sanctuary Oxford, IA | Protection and rescue of animals | $9,970 |
| Animals Angels Merrifield, VA | Protection and rescue of animals | $7,300 |
| Bideawee Central Islip, NY | Protection and rescue of animals | $7,300 |
| Guardians of Rescue Merrifield, VA | Protection and rescue of animals | $7,300 |
| Rise for Animals Milwaukee, WI | Protection and rescue of animals | $7,300 |
| Save-a-Pet Animal Rescue Port Jeff Station, NY | Protection and rescue of animals | $7,300 |
| Speak Up for Horses Merrifield, VA | Protection and rescue of animals | $7,300 |
| Animal Equality Washington, DC | Protection and rescue of animals | $6,800 |
| Equine Advocates Chatham, NY | Protection and rescue of animals | $6,800 |
| Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary Pueblo, CO | Protection and rescue of animals | $6,800 |
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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 | $18,123 | $739 | $3,190 | — | — | $2,767 | $695 | $895 |
| 2023 | $20,574 | $32,226 | $341,156 | $293,095 | 61 | $331,071 | $27,253 | $8,154 |
| 2022 | $329,504 | $25,823 | $111,621 | $63,300 | 49 | $104,890 | $20,864 | $20,090 |
| 2021 | $415,302 | $119,205 | $159,200 | $75,525 | 59 | $107,167 | — | $25,993 |
| 2020 | $455,297 | $-18,661 | $294,742 | $202,475 | 32 | — | — | $32,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Patricia Florence Miller Trust reported a distributable amount of $895 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 trust is provided. Among its 2023 grantees, Iowa Farm Sanctuary says it provides a safe haven for rescued farm animals and opportunities for people to experience their sentience and intelligence. Equine Advocates says it works to rescue and protect equines and prevent abuse, while Friends of Animals says it seeks to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
The trust reported 61 grants totaling $293,095 in 2023 and 49 grants totaling $63,300 in 2022. Its 2024 filing reports zero grants. The amounts reported for the selected 2023 grantees below range from $5,800 to $9,970; this is not a typical award-size estimate.
Selected 2023 grantees include Iowa Farm Sanctuary ($9,970), Bideawee Inc ($7,300), Equine Advocates Incorporated ($6,800), Friends of Animals Inc ($6,800), Last Chance for Animals ($6,800), Habitat for Horses Inc ($6,300), Animal Rescue Corps Inc ($6,300), and Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue Inc ($5,800).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Pamela Brackenbury is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Patricia Florence Miller Trust is led by Pamela Brackenbury, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pamela Brackenbury
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $3K, to Pamela Brackenbury (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Patricia Florence Miller Trust
How large is The Patricia Florence Miller Trust?
The Patricia Florence Miller Trust reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $895 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Patricia Florence Miller Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Among its 2023 grantees, Iowa Farm Sanctuary says it provides a safe haven for rescued farm animals and opportunities for people to experience their sentience and intelligence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Patricia Florence Miller Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Patricia Florence Miller Trust make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees are based in Iowa, New York, Connecticut, California, Texas, and Washington, DC.
What is The Patricia Florence Miller Trust's EIN?
The Patricia Florence Miller Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6281428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Patricia Florence Miller Trust 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 2020–2024
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