The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller
The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller is a private foundation, based in Mendota Heights, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $690K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller at a glance
In short: The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller gave $60K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,538
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,442
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,694
- Total assets
- $690,456
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Heard Museum ($20K). Together the top 8 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller gives
- In 2025 it paid out 132% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | ARTS | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (HBM) Minneapolis, MN | Healthcare | $15,000 |
| Horatio Alger (HBM) Alexandria, VA | Scholarships and Services | $10,000 |
| Tgen Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel Minneapolis, MN | Services | $4,388 |
| Christmas Lake Homeowner's Association Deephaven, MN | Nature Preservation | $3,150 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Heard Museum Guild Phoenix, AZ | ARTS | $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 | $690,456 | $-13,522 | $71,032 | $59,538 | 8 | $59,538 | $21,212 | $44,952 |
| 2024 | $775,010 | $55,517 | $85,276 | $57,750 | 6 | $57,750 | $49,539 | $44,667 |
| 2023 | $804,769 | $31,803 | $45,173 | $35,500 | 6 | $35,500 | $26,219 | $42,445 |
| 2021 | $801,558 | $44,824 | $33,908 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $44,824 | $46,542 |
| 2020 | $790,642 | $22,641 | $44,034 | $35,000 | 2 | — | $22,641 | $40,520 |
| 2019 | $812,035 | $144,858 | $48,210 | $40,000 | 3 | — | $144,858 | $39,974 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Ann Mackay
Director & Manager
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Harvey Mackay
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Honey Lou Kurtz
Director & Manager
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Norman Kurtz
Director
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 Rudolph W and Gladys Miller
How much does The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller give each year?
The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller gave $60K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 6 grants.
What is The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller's typical grant size?
The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller's median grant in 2025 was $4,694, and its average grant was $7,442, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller give grants?
The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller's top state is Arizona, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (38%) and Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Healthcare" (3 grants).
Who are The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller's largest grantees?
The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller's largest 2025 grantees include The Heard Museum ($20,000), Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (HBM) ($15,000) and Horatio Alger (HBM) ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller?
The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller reported $690K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller's EIN?
The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1388774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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