Van G Miller Family Charitable
Van G Miller Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Waterloo, Iowa. In its 2025 filing, it reported 20 grants totaling $2,143,564, all to recipients in Iowa.
Van G Miller Family Charitable at a glance
In short: Van G Miller Family Charitable gave $2.1M across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $107K), mostly in Iowa. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,143,564
- +32.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $107,178
- +58.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,500
- Total assets
- $34,523,693
- -4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (5 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Van G Miller Family Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 178, Waterloo, IA 50704-0178
Phone: (319) 234-1766
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van G Miller Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UNI Foundation ($400K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 109 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Iowa. Listed 2025 recipients are based in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Jesup, or Dubuque, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Van G Miller Family Charitable open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 20 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $126K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2018) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNI Foundation Cedar Falls, IA | Educational | $400,000 |
| Waterloo Leisure Services Waterloo, IA | Pool Renovation | $400,000 |
| Allen Foundation Waterloo, IA | HEALTH | $300,000 |
| YWCA Waterloo, IA | YOUTH | $275,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank Waterloo, IA | Support Food Programs | $150,000 |
| River Hills Schools Cedar Falls, IA | Educational Support | $150,000 |
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity Waterloo, IA | Support for Housing Programs | $145,000 |
| Salvation Army Waterloo, IA | People in Need | $76,564 |
| Irish Fest Waterloo, IA | Support | $50,000 |
| Waterloo Public Library Waterloo, IA | Governmental Services | $36,000 |
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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 | $34,523,693 | $1,478,710 | $3,023,025 | $2,143,564 | 20 | $2,381,770 | $1,175,434 | $2,295,649 |
| 2024 | $36,068,008 | $1,261,950 | $2,306,191 | $1,620,920 | 24 | $1,735,408 | $1,064,968 | $2,205,228 |
| 2023 | $37,112,249 | $1,952,268 | $2,000,532 | $1,387,960 | 24 | $1,768,789 | $1,248,895 | $2,000,522 |
| 2022 | $37,160,513 | $9,185,766 | $2,197,970 | $1,593,700 | 20 | $2,001,724 | $1,423,964 | $1,810,400 |
| 2021 | $30,172,717 | $2,424,805 | $1,592,931 | $990,900 | 21 | $1,418,984 | $852,337 | $1,840,561 |
| 2020 | $29,340,843 | $1,815,124 | $1,699,984 | $1,500,930 | 29 | — | $438,131 | $1,482,692 |
| 2019 | $29,225,703 | $3,515,335 | $1,070,446 | $763,680 | 29 | — | $590,462 | $1,426,698 |
| 2018 | $26,437,957 | $22,023,649 | $426,525 | $329,516 | 23 | — | $431,877 | $1,127,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van G Miller Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and projects in areas including education, health, youth, food assistance, housing, veterans’ services, and community services.
Among its 2025 grantees, Northeast Iowa Food Bank says its mission is to provide nutritious food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations and individuals in northeast Iowa, while offering hunger education. Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity describes its work as providing safe, simple, affordable housing in partnership with people in need of adequate shelter. Americans for Independent Living says it empowers veterans through home modifications, rehabilitation, and transitional housing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $2,143,564. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $30,500.
Largest reported grants included $400,000 to UNI Foundation for educational purposes, $400,000 to Waterloo Leisure Services for pool renovation, $300,000 to Allen Foundation for health, and $275,000 to YWCA for youth. Other grants included $150,000 to Northeast Iowa Food Bank to support food programs, $150,000 to River Hills Schools for educational support, and $145,000 to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity to support housing programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Kazynski, John Deery Jr, Tim Hoffman, and Vance J Miller as trustees; Michael Mallaro as trust protector; and Christopher Miller and Glenn Stech as grant committee members.
Van G Miller Family Charitable's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Kazynski
Trustee
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
$500 (2018) → $81K (2025)
John Deery Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
$500 (2018) → $81K (2025)
Tim Hoffman
Trustee
Grant Committee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
$500 (2018) → $81K (2025)
Vance J. Miller
Trustee
Grant Committee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
$500 (2018) → $81K (2025)
Christopher P. Miller
Grant Committee
On filings since 2018
0.1 hrs/week
$500 (2018) → $1K (2025)
Michael Mallaro
Trust Protec
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
$500 (2018) → $19K (2025)
Glenn Stech
Grant Committee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Walsh Jr. (2018–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $81K, to David Kazynski (Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Van G Miller Family Charitable
How much does Van G Miller Family Charitable give each year?
Van G Miller Family Charitable gave $2.1M across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 24 grants.
What is Van G Miller Family Charitable's typical grant size?
Van G Miller Family Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $30,500, and its average grant was $107,178, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Van G Miller Family Charitable that year got $50K on average.
Where does Van G Miller Family Charitable give grants?
Van G Miller Family Charitable gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waterloo, IA (14 grants) and Cedar Falls, IA (4 grants).
Does Van G Miller Family Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Van G Miller Family Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Van G Miller Family Charitable's largest grantees?
Van G Miller Family Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include UNI Foundation ($400,000), Waterloo Leisure Services ($400,000) and Allen Foundation ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Van G Miller Family Charitable?
Van G Miller Family Charitable reported $34.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Van G Miller Family Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and projects in areas including education, health, youth, food assistance, housing, veterans’ services, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van G Miller Family Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Van G Miller Family Charitable's EIN?
Van G Miller Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1175024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Van G Miller Family Charitable 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 15, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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