Howard Miller Foundation
Accepts applications
Howard Miller Foundation is a private foundation in Zeeland, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $280,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$280,000
- Assets$26.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $981,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $963,500 | 58 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $981,500 | 59 | $23.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 57 | $26.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Howard Miller Foundation - HR Dept 860 East Main Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 748-2602 |
| What to submit, deadlines | Scholarship application available upon request. |
| Restrictions | Scholarship recipients must attend a four-year institution. |
What Howard Miller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 53 | $1.1 million |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $16,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $16,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Holl-Zeel | Support for general operations | $280,000 |
| Resthaven Care Community | Support for general operations | $63,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support for general operations | $41,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehab Hospital Foundation | Support for general operations | $35,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Hope College Development Services | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Pine Rest | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Ready for School | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Holland Christian Schools Development Office | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Western Seminary | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Words of Hope | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| World Vision | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | Support for general operations | $18,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of GR Holland | Support for general operations | $16,000 |
| Bread for the World Institute | Support for general operations | $16,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Support for general operations | $16,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Aquinas College | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Calvin College | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| City on A Hill Ministries | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Community Action House | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Compassionate Heart Ministry | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Da Blodgett - St Johns | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Davenport College | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Gateway Mission | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Hospice of Holland | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| John Ball Park Zoo | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Meijer Gardens | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Oar | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Public Museum of Grand Rapids | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| United Way | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Zeeland Christian School | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Grandville Calvin Christian Schools | Support for general operations | $12,500 |
| Resilience | Support for general operations | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard J Miller
- Derek J Miller
Questions people ask
Does Howard Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarship application available upon request.
How much does Howard Miller Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Howard Miller Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard J Miller (President) and Derek J Miller (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Howard Miller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.