The Miller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Miller Foundation is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $111,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$111,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $110,000 the year before.
17% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,500 | 21 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $110,000 | 22 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 24 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Miller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $52,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | General support | $25,000 |
| UW Foundation Re Steve Miller Scholarship | General support | $15,000 |
| St Mark's Fund | General support | $12,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art Dept of Musical Instrum | General support | $10,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Mt Sinai Department of Surgery | General support | $10,000 |
| Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music | General support | $3,000 |
| Dorot | General support | $1,000 |
| The Visiting Nurse Service of Ny | General support | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Ny | General support | $1,000 |
| Union Vale Fire Department | General support | $1,000 |
| The Blues Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Dutchess Land Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Animal Haven | General support | $1,000 |
| Music Will (Formerly Little Kids Rock) | General support | $1,000 |
| Puppykittynycity | General support | $1,000 |
| Goddard Riverside | General support | $1,000 |
| Delta Blues Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Fdny Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Hudson Valley Clubhouse | General support | $1,000 |
| MJHS Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| ASPCA of New York City | General support | $1,000 |
| Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven H Miller
- Janice Ginsberg Miller
- Todd Kamelhar
Questions people ask
Does The Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Miller Foundation give?
$111,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Miller Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven H Miller (President), Janice Ginsberg Miller (Vice President) and Todd Kamelhar (Treasurer).
What does The Miller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.