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C John and Reva Miller Charitable Founda

Preselected recipients only Kalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 382623333

C John and Reva Miller Charitable Founda is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $394,200 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $65,000. 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 down from $618,000 the year before.

23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$538,53829$1.4 million
2023$618,00025$1.2 million
2024$394,20022$951,876

How to apply

C John and Reva Miller Charitable Founda 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 C John and Reva Miller Charitable Founda funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan12$179,200
Georgia5$90,000
Florida1$65,000
Colorado2$35,000
Illinois1$15,000
Alaska1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 22 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Christ Community Naples
Naples, FL
Unrestricted contribution$65,000
Trowbridge Community Church
Ostego, MI
Unrestricted contribution$35,000
Habitat for Humanity
Traverse City, MI
Unrestricted contribution$30,000
5110 Youth Ranch
Nathrop, CO
Unrestricted contribution$25,000
Prime Time Outreach
Rochester Hilss, MI
Unrestricted contribution$25,000
Valley Light Programs
Duluth, GA
Unrestricted contribution$25,000
Just One Africa
Alpharetta, GA
Unrestricted contribution$20,000
Tanners Totes
Alpharetta, GA
Unrestricted contribution$20,000
Youth for Christ
Kalamazoo, MI
Unrestricted contribution$17,200
Lighthouse Retreat
Alpharetta, GA
Unrestricted contribution$15,000
Tree of Life
Kalamazoo, MI
Unrestricted contribution$15,000
Rce International
Wheaton, IL
Unrestricted contribution$15,000
Alaska Missions & Retreats
Soldotna, AK
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Allegan First Baptist
Allegan, MI
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Camp Beechpoint
Allegan, MI
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Illuminations
Alpharetta, GA
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Life Bridge Church
Taylor, MI
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Mission India
Kentwood, MI
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Truth Skate Ministires
South Haven, MI
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Plus Nothing
Fort Collins, CO
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Young Life
Traverse City, MI
Unrestricted contribution$5,000
Wings of Mercy
Zeeland, MI
Unrestricted contribution$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does C John and Reva Miller Charitable Founda accept grant applications?

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

How much does C John and Reva Miller Charitable Founda give?

$394,200 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs C John and Reva Miller Charitable Founda?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael J Miller (President/Director), Cynthia J Cunningham (Director), Sara J Miller (Director) and Sally J Bufton (Director).

What does C John and Reva Miller Charitable Founda fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and international.

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