William F & Patricia L Miller Family
William F & Patricia L Miller Family is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, nearly all of them in Texas.
William F & Patricia L Miller Family at a glance
In short: William F & Patricia L Miller Family gave $307K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $306,949
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,806
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $7,258,418
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (15 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William F & Patricia L Miller Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5220 Mckinney Ave Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 378-7400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William F & Patricia L Miller Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UT Southwestern Medical Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $297K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 111 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in Kansas. The filing reports 0% for Colorado and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William F & Patricia L Miller Family open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 26 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $914; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2020) to $438K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT Southwestern Medical Foundation Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $51,118 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $50,500 |
| Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (Housing Forward) Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Dallas Contemporary Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $17,500 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory School Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Booker T Washington High School Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Williams Education Foundation (Ku) Lawrence, KS | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Highland Park ISD Education Foundation Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $4,210 |
| John S Bradfield School PTA Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $3,371 |
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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 | $7,258,418 | $151,378 | $557,329 | $306,949 | 26 | $370,999 | $141,531 | $444,121 |
| 2023 | $7,618,423 | $139,915 | $549,280 | $357,383 | 17 | $424,633 | $129,514 | $404,117 |
| 2022 | $7,967,698 | $-795,724 | $540,460 | $363,979 | 24 | $425,979 | $132,755 | $420,312 |
| 2021 | $9,683,852 | $5,895,979 | $585,795 | $438,049 | 32 | $438,049 | $1,748,973 | $435,743 |
| 2020 | $3,830,655 | $3,578,132 | $147,085 | $123,356 | 12 | — | $77,663 | $103,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William F & Patricia L Miller Family reported a distributable amount of $444K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, the arts, education, housing and homelessness, and legal assistance. For example, Children’s Medical Center Foundation says it raises philanthropic contributions to support the mission of Children’s Health System of Texas and related entities to make life better for children. Dallas Contemporary describes its work as presenting art and engaging the public through exhibitions, educational programs, and events. Innocence Project of Texas says it provides legal and investigative assistance to low-income Texans convicted of crimes they did not commit.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $306,949. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $100,000, with a median of $1,350. The largest grants included $100,000 to UT Southwestern Medical Foundation, $51,118 to Children’s Medical Center Foundation, $50,500 to Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, and $50,000 to Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (Housing Forward). Other grants included $17,500 to Dallas Contemporary, $10,000 to Cristo Rey Dallas College Preparatory School, and $5,000 each to Booker T Washington High School and Williams Education Foundation (KU).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abby Evans, Patricia L Miller, and Joshua W Miller as directors.
William F & Patricia L Miller Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abby Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Joshua W. Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia L. Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $64K, to Abby Evans (Director).
Frequently asked questions about William F & Patricia L Miller Family
How much does William F & Patricia L Miller Family give each year?
William F & Patricia L Miller Family gave $307K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $357K across 17 grants.
What is William F & Patricia L Miller Family's typical grant size?
William F & Patricia L Miller Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,350, and its average grant was $11,806, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William F & Patricia L Miller Family that year got $914 on average.
Where does William F & Patricia L Miller Family give grants?
William F & Patricia L Miller Family gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (20 grants).
Does William F & Patricia L Miller Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William F & Patricia L Miller Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William F & Patricia L Miller Family's largest grantees?
William F & Patricia L Miller Family's largest 2024 grantees include UT Southwestern Medical Foundation ($100,000), Children's Medical Center Foundation ($51,118) and Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas ($50,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William F & Patricia L Miller Family?
William F & Patricia L Miller Family reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $371K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $444K (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 does William F & Patricia L Miller Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, the arts, education, housing and homelessness, and legal assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William F & Patricia L Miller Family?
The foundation 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 William F & Patricia L Miller Family's EIN?
William F & Patricia L Miller Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5747217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William F & Patricia L Miller Family 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.
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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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