Arjay R and Frances F Miller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arjay R and Frances F Miller Foundation is a private foundation in Woodside, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 49 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 48 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 41 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Arjay R and Frances F Miller Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Arjay R and Frances F Miller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $804,100 |
| Iowa | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 5 | $112,500 |
| Arizona | 4 | $55,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $36,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Repertory Theater | General purpose grant | $250,000 |
| Public Policy Institute of California | General purpose grant | $250,000 |
| Act | General purpose grant | $200,000 |
| Bay City News Foundation | General purpose grant | $79,000 |
| Kent School | General purpose grant | $50,000 |
| National Audubon Society | General purpose grant | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General purpose grant | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula | General purpose grant | $25,000 |
| Brophy College Preparatory | General purpose grant | $25,000 |
| Burlingame High School Excellence Fund | General purpose grant | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | General purpose grant | $25,000 |
| Hillsborough Schools Foundation | General purpose grant | $22,600 |
| Board of Visitors | General purpose grant | $21,000 |
| Burlingame Community for Education Foundation | General purpose grant | $20,000 |
| Kqed | General purpose grant | $20,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General purpose grant | $15,000 |
| Jeffrey Gottfurcht Children's Arthritis Foundation | General purpose grant | $15,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | General purpose grant | $15,000 |
| Next Level Sport Foundation Inc | General purpose grant | $15,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | General purpose grant | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Country Day School | General purpose grant | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | General purpose grant | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Girls Chorus | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Dream Center | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Davids Legacy Foundation | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Safe House Project | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| First Amendment Coalition | General purpose grant | $6,000 |
| Parca Auxiliary | General purpose grant | $6,000 |
| Hip Housing | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Journalism and Women's Symposium | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Richmond Neighbourhood Center | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Shelby Library Foundation | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| The People's Conservatory | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Center for Land Based Learning | General purpose grant | $2,500 |
| Child Mind Institute | General purpose grant | $2,500 |
| Aspire Public Schools Foundation | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth F Miller
- Ann M Olstad
- Sarah O Kingsbury
Questions people ask
Does Arjay R and Frances F Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arjay R and Frances F Miller Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Arjay R and Frances F Miller Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth F Miller (President and Secretary), Ann M Olstad (Vice President/Asst. Secre) and Sarah O Kingsbury (Vice President/ Treasurer).
What does Arjay R and Frances F Miller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.