Robert Miller & Catherine Miller Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert Miller & Catherine Miller Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$140,000
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $129,500 | 37 | $914,079 |
| 2024 | $137,000 | 37 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 39 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Miller 535 High Eagle CT, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 814-5162 |
| What to submit | Written |
| Restrictions | Handicapped and disadvantaged individuals |
What Robert Miller & Catherine Miller Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $85,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $13,000 |
| New York | 4 | $11,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $10,500 |
| Vermont | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $5,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Justice | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Uc Regents (Haas) | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon (Environmental Studies) | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Rossmoor Fund | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Coalition for Rainforest Nations | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Life Learning Academy | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Save Mt Diablo | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Trinity Center | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Wider Circle | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Listen Community Services | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Stand Up for Science | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Willing Hands | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Save the Bay | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Hope for Ukraine | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Contra Costa Humane Society | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| East Bay SPCA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Martha's Table | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Milo Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Razom Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Sasha Bruce | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| West Coast Children's Clinic | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Beloved Community Incubator | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Hanover Conservancy | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Howe Library Corporation | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Upper Valley Baroque | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Walnut Creek Library Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Wise SF Bay Area | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- F Robert Miller
- Catherine Miller
- Christopher Miller
- Jennifer Miller
Questions people ask
Does Robert Miller & Catherine Miller Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert Miller & Catherine Miller Charitable Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Robert Miller & Catherine Miller Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists F Robert Miller (President, Treasurer), Catherine Miller (Secretary), Christopher Miller (Director) and Jennifer Miller (Director).
What does Robert Miller & Catherine Miller Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.