The William H Miner Foundation
Acting as a supporting organization by providing financial support to the three public charities listed in part iii below.
The William H Miner Foundation at a glance
In short: The William H Miner Foundation gave $7.7M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2.6M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,741,430
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,580,477
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $412,029
- Total assets
- $128,554,686
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The William H Miner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The William H Miner Agricultural Research Institute ($7.1M). Together the top 3 received $7.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The William H Miner Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.3M (2020) to $7.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The William H Miner Agricultural Research Institute Chazy, NY | General Support | $7,079,401 |
| Chazy Central Rural School Chazy, NY | General Support | $412,029 |
| CVPH Foundation Inc Plattsburgh, NY | Hospital Support | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,554,686 | $13,963,570 | $8,661,878 | $7,741,430 | 3 | $7,437,749 |
| 2023 | $129,454,566 | $5,021,218 | $8,102,826 | $7,422,976 | 3 | $2,641,284 |
| 2022 | $134,817,781 | $9,364,118 | $7,462,795 | $6,824,944 | 3 | $5,314,015 |
| 2021 | $136,846,464 | $14,782,068 | $7,087,368 | $6,424,028 | 3 | $8,096,436 |
| 2020 | $135,785,081 | $12,025,973 | $6,917,589 | $6,329,203 | 3 | $9,332,203 |
About The William H Miner Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The William H Miner Foundation is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $128.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7.7M. Net investment income was $7.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William H Miner Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul A. Svoboda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Richard J. Grant
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Kirk E. Beattie
Finance Officer
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $30K (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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Richard J Grant (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The William H Miner Foundation
How much does The William H Miner Foundation give each year?
The William H Miner Foundation gave $7.7M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.4M across 3 grants.
What is The William H Miner Foundation's typical grant size?
The William H Miner Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $412,029, and its average grant was $2,580,477, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The William H Miner Foundation give grants?
The William H Miner Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chazy, NY (2 grants).
Does The William H Miner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The William H Miner Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The William H Miner Foundation?
The William H Miner Foundation reported $128.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.0M.
What is The William H Miner Foundation's EIN?
The William H Miner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1488081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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