The Miller Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Miller Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ellicott City, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $178,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$178,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,066 the year before.
85% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,152 | 41 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $125,066 | 20 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $178,500 | 14 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The Miller Family Foundation Inc 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 The Miller Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 7 | $161,500 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Lutheran Church | Firm foundations | $100,000 |
| Howard County Conservancy | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Community Fndn of Howard County | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| US Flooding Lutheran Diaster Relief | Diaster relief | $5,000 |
| Friends In Need Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| First Lutheran Church | Christmas Baskets | $5,000 |
| A Home of Our Own Howard Inc | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Trader Fndn for MD Burial Sites | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in Amer | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| United Lutheran Seminary | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of Cumberlands | Office of development | $1,000 |
| America Institute for Cancer Resear | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Federation for the Blind | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul L Miller
- Robert Palmer
- Robert J Wieder
- Franke Schwenk Miller
- Jay Zumbrun
Questions people ask
Does The Miller Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Miller Family Foundation Inc give?
$178,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Miller Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul L Miller (President), Robert Palmer (Director), Robert J Wieder (Director) and Franke Schwenk Miller (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Miller Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.