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The Miller Family Fund

Preselected recipients only Santa Barbara, California · EIN 956124893

The Miller Family Fund is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $51,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $250 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2501$614,508
2024$51,00031$610,580

How to apply

The Miller Family Fund 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Miller Family Fund funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California19$30,500
Florida2$4,000
New York2$3,000
Iowa1$2,500
Hawaii2$2,000
Connecticut1$2,000
Kansas1$2,000
Ohio1$2,000
Virginia1$2,000
Texas1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 31 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$5,000
CHP 11-99 Foundation
Costa Mesa, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$5,000
American Red Cross
Boone, IA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,500
Keiki Paddle
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,250
Bucket Brigade
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,000
Coast Guard Foundation
Stonington, CT
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,000
Dav -Disabled American Veterans
Cincinnati, OH
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,000
Gwendolyn Strong Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,000
Navy Seal Foundation
Virginia Beach, VA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,000
Parkinson's Foundation
Miami, FL
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,000
The Brain Tumor Network
Ponte Verde Beach, FL
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,000
Tunnel to Tower Foundation
Staten Island, NY
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,000
Wounded Warrior Project
Topeka, KS
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$2,000
Solano Sheriff's Cadet Corp
Fairfield, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,500
American Heart Association - SB
Dallas, TX
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Dignity Moves
Oakland, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Explore Ecology
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Hawaii Community Foundation
Honolulu, HI
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Hearts Therapeutic
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Kahakukahi Foundation
Lahaina, HI
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Moxi - the Wolf Museum of Exploration
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
Santa Paula, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program
Santa Ynez, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Seal Future Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
The Friendship Paddle
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$1,000
Alzheimers Association
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$500
Gals Give Back
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable, religious, educational and scientific programs$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Miller Family Fund accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Miller Family Fund give?

$51,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Miller Family Fund?

Its 2024 filing lists Patricia Miller (Trustee) and Arthur Miller (Trustee).

What does The Miller Family Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.

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