William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru
William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Simi Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $65.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.4M. Net investment income was $3.2M.
William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru at a glance
In short: William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru gave $3.4M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.4M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,357,000
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,357,000
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,357,000
- Total assets
- $65,172,034
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ventura County Community Foundation ($3.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru gives
- Giving grew 298% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $271K (2020) to $3.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Community Foundation Camarillo, CA | To support other public charities in the community that support a variety of different programs | $3,357,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,172,034 | $3,553,860 | $4,038,345 | $3,357,000 | 1 | $3,357,000 | $3,180,834 | $3,625,415 |
| 2023 | $65,037,573 | $2,165,419 | $4,080,793 | $3,442,577 | 1 | $3,442,577 | $1,813,987 | $3,338,606 |
| 2022 | $66,940,523 | $1,697,836 | $4,247,874 | $3,609,540 | 2 | $3,609,540 | $1,321,287 | $3,437,029 |
| 2021 | $69,537,632 | $4,537,991 | $1,399,200 | $842,500 | 1 | $842,500 | $1,781,383 | $3,733,610 |
| 2020 | $67,336,158 | $69,859,624 | $367,676 | $270,500 | 1 | — | $291,700 | $961,275 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru reported a distributable amount of $3.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Crawford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$56K (2021) → $75K (2024)
Louis Buldain
Trustee
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $95K (2024)
Mark Gilliam
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$56K (2021) → $75K (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 $95K, to Louis Buldain (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru
How much does William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru give each year?
William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru gave $3.4M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 1 grant.
How large is William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru?
William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru reported $65.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru?
William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Simi Valley, CA. It holds $65.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru operate?
William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru has awarded grants in California.
What is William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru's EIN?
William and Joanne Miller Charitable Tru's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4049040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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