Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Waterloo, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $30,500 and the largest $400,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$30,500
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$48.5 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
26% 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 | 24 | $43.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 24 | $45.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 20 | $48.5 million |
How to apply
Van G Miller Family Charitable 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 Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 20 | $2.1 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uni Foundation | Educational | $400,000 |
| Waterloo Leisure Services | Pool renovation | $400,000 |
| Allen Foundation | Health | $300,000 |
| YWCA | Youth | $275,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Support food programs | $150,000 |
| River Hills Schools | Educational support | $150,000 |
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | Support for housing programs | $145,000 |
| Individual | People in need | $76,564 |
| Irish Fest | Support | $50,000 |
| Waterloo Public Library | Governmental services | $36,000 |
| Americans for Independent Living | Support veterans | $25,000 |
| Jesup Community Recreation Dept | Governmental services | $25,000 |
| Try Pie | Youth development | $25,000 |
| Job Foundation | Mentoring | $20,000 |
| Cedar Valley Bridges Out of Poverty | Individual development & support | $16,000 |
| Waterloo Junior Golf Association | Junior golf program | $15,000 |
| Loras College | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Services of Iowa | Religious support | $10,000 |
| Waterloo Community Foundation | Koats 4 kids | $10,000 |
| Orchard Hill Church | Religious support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Kazynski
- John Deery Jr
- Michael Mallaro
- Tim Hoffman
- Vance J Miller
- Christopher Miller
- Glenn Stech
Questions people ask
Does Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $30,500.
Who runs Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Kazynski (Trustee), John Deery Jr (Trustee), Michael Mallaro (Trust Protec) and Tim Hoffman (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.