George W and Wilma F Miller Trust
Accepts applications
George W and Wilma F Miller Trust is a private foundation in Canton, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,200 and the largest $23,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$62,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,200
- Largest grant$23,400
- Assets$1.4 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $76,550 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,500 | 17 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $76,550 | 20 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $62,000 | 17 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Miller Scholarships - Lewistown Hig 1551 North Main Street, Lewistown, IL 61542 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 547-5826 |
| What to submit | Lewistown high school guidance office administers the application process. Forms can be obtained from the guidance office. |
| Deadlines | April 15th of each year |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be graduates of lewistown community high school. |
What George W and Wilma F Miller Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $62,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships Set Aside for Payment | Scholarship | $23,400 |
| St Francis Medical School of Nursin | Scholarship | $4,400 |
| University of Southern Alabama | Scholarship | $4,400 |
| University of Missouri | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Southern Illinois Univ Edwardsville | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Southern Illinois Univ-Carbondale | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Illinois State Univeristy | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Monmouth College | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| St Francis Medical College - Nursin | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Bradley University | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Southern Illinois Univ-Carbondale | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Luther College | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| Spoon River College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Spoon River College | Scholarship | $1,800 |
| Spoon River College | Scholarship | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- James Elson
- Jeff Braun
- Carie Miller
- John Meixner
Questions people ask
Does George W and Wilma F Miller Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15th of each year.
How much does George W and Wilma F Miller Trust give?
$62,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,200.
Who runs George W and Wilma F Miller Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists James Elson (Trustee), Jeff Braun (Trustee), Carie Miller (Trustee) and John Meixner (Trustee).
What does George W and Wilma F Miller Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.