Van G Miller Family Charitable is a private independent foundation based in Waterloo, Iowa. Established in 2017, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on grantmaking and philanthropy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.1M
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+16.8% YoY
Grant Count
24
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
+16.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on file. However, its grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation's giving is primarily directed toward organizations and initiatives in Iowa.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$28,000
Average Grant
$79,700
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Iowa, with particular activity in the Waterloo area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $37,112,249
- Total revenue: $1,950,000
- Total expenses: $2,000,000
- Total liabilities: $0
- Giving rate: 3.7% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,068,008 | $37,112,249 | $37,160,513 |
| Revenue | $1,261,950 | $1,952,268 | $9,185,766 |
| Expenses | $2,306,191 | $2,000,532 | $2,197,970 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,735,408 | $1,768,789 | $2,001,724 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,064,968 | $1,248,895 | $1,423,964 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,205,228 | $2,000,522 | $1,810,400 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key trustees include:
- James Walsh Jr.
- David Kazynski
- John Deery Jr.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID KAZYNSKI | TRUSTEE | — | $81,000 |
| JOHN DEERY JR | TRUSTEE | — | $81,000 |
| MICHAEL MALLARO | TRUST PROTEC | — | $18,500 |
| TIM HOFFMAN | TRUSTEE | — | $81,000 |
| VANCE J MILLER | TRUSTEE | — | $81,000 |
| CHRISTOPHER MILLER | GRANT COMMIT | — | $1,000 |
| GLENN STECH | GRANT COMMIT | — | $1,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported several notable initiatives in the Waterloo area:
**Allen College**: Provided a $1 million naming gift for an expansion project
Allen College Expansion Receives $1 Million Gift**University of Northern Iowa Athletics**: Funded a meeting room in the athletic facilities
UNI Athletics Announces the Van G. Miller Family Charitable Foundation Meeting**Hawkeye Community College**: The Adult Learning Center was named in honor of Van G. Miller, the foundation's founder and philanthropist
Hawkeye Adult Learning Center to be named in honor of Van G. Miller**City of Waterloo**: Contributed to the Gates and Byrnes Park transformation project
The Transforming Gates and Byrnes Park Project is ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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