Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$47.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.0 million | 57 | $40.8 million |
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 50 | $46.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 36 | $47.6 million |
How to apply
Herman and Frieda L Miller 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 Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | $1.9 million |
| New York | 3 | $195,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tsne Missionworks | Democracy hubs and general operations | $100,000 |
| Central Square Theater Inc | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Justice at Work | Justice at work | $80,000 |
| FJC A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds | Kirva | $75,000 |
| Ma Communities Action Network (McAn) | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts Budget & Policy Center | General operating request | $75,000 |
| The Neighborhood Developers Inc | 2026 chelsea and revere leadership development and housing | $70,000 |
| City Life Vida Urbana | Boston housing organizing project | $65,000 |
| Essex County Community Organization | Movement innovation in a time of democratic crisis | $65,000 |
| Greater Boston Interfaith Organization | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Join for Justice | General operating grant | $65,000 |
| Asian American Resource Workshop Inc | Aarw general operating support | $60,000 |
| Boston Tenant Coalition Inc | Housing equity initiative | $60,000 |
| Brockton Interfaith Community | Brockton interfaith community | $60,000 |
| Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan | Jcc harlem - general operating support | $60,000 |
| Northeastern University FBO Bari | Community partnership programming for civic research | $60,000 |
| Sage | Sagetrans | $60,000 |
| Brazilian Worker Center | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Centro Presente Inc | Immigrant organizing for social change | $50,000 |
| Chinese Progressive Assoc | Cpa boston general operating support | $50,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Environmental justice assistance network | $50,000 |
| Greenroots Inc | Environmental justice in chelsea and east boston | $50,000 |
| La Colaborativa | From crisis to power: building community leadership and equity | $50,000 |
| Ma Chapter of Now Foundation | Massachusetts menstrual equity coalition | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance | Homebuyers union | $50,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Ma | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Political Research Associates | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Resilient Coders | Ai-powered personalized learning for resilient coders | $50,000 |
| Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice | Uniting legal and community organizing for immigrant justice | $50,000 |
| The Theater Offensive | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Boston Affordable Housing Coalition | Save our homes campaign | $45,000 |
| Mab Community Services | Central massachusetts training and rehabilitation center for people with acquired brain injuries | $43,325 |
| Community Action Agency of Somerville | Building tenant leadership and power | $35,000 |
| Lawyers Clearinghouse on Affordable Housing & Homelessness | Tax lien land court program | $33,000 |
| Political Research Associates | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Myron Miller Co Gma Foundationsinc
Questions people ask
Does Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Myron Miller Co Gma Foundationsinc (Trustee).
What does Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, human services and education.