The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller

Private foundation · Grantmaker Mendota Heights, MN EIN: 41-1388774

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.

Key facts about The Rudolph W and Gladys Miller

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.

EIN
41-1388774
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$59,538
Grants made (2025)
8
Average grant
$7,442
Median grant
$4,694
Total assets
$690,456
Primary geography
Arizona (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$690K

-10.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$60K

+3.1% YoY

Grant Count

8

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-22.7% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

PhoenixNew YorkDeephavenMinneapolisWaterfordAlexandriaBronxBrooklynPlymouthSouth PortlandWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K3 grants2019 2 grants2020 1 grant2021 6 grants2023 6 grants2024 8 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $60K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

The Heard Museum: $20KThe Heard Museum$20KMinneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (HBM): $15KMinneapolis Heart InstituteFoundation (HBM)$15KHoratio Alger (HBM): $10KHoratio Alger (HBM)$10KTgen Foundation: $5KTgen Foundation$5KTemple Israel: $4KTemple Israel$4KChristmas Lake Homeowner's Association: $3KChristmas Lake Homeowner'sAssociation$3KHospital for Special Surgery: $1KHospital for Special Surgery$1KHeard Museum Guild: $1KHeard Museum Guild$1K

The largest 2025 recipient was The Heard Museum ($20K). Together the top 8 received $60K.

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

23<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Heard Museum Phoenix, AZARTS$20,000
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (HBM) Minneapolis, MNHealthcare$15,000
Horatio Alger (HBM) Alexandria, VAScholarships and Services$10,000
Tgen Foundation Phoenix, AZHealthcare$5,000
Temple Israel Minneapolis, MNServices$4,388
Christmas Lake Homeowner's Association Deephaven, MNNature Preservation$3,150
Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NYHealthcare$1,000
Heard Museum Guild Phoenix, AZARTS$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$690,456$775,010$804,769
Revenue$-13,522$55,517$31,803
Expenses$71,032$85,276$45,173
Qualifying Distributions$59,538$57,750$35,500
Net Investment Income$21,212$49,539$26,219
Distributable Amount$44,952$44,667$42,445

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

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.

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