Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.3 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $2.2 million. 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$6.3 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$132 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $4.4 million | 43 | $115 million |
| 2024 | $6.3 million | 46 | $132 million |
How to apply
Samuel H & Maria 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 Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 42 | $5.8 million |
| New York | 3 | $280,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic - Pledge 7M | General | $2.2 million |
| Parma Hospital Foundation | General | $700,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University- Hearing and Speech | General | $500,000 |
| Metro General Health Center | General | $500,000 |
| Kosher Food Pantry | General | $275,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic - Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing | General | $250,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | General | $250,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | General | $250,000 |
| Uh Ahuja Medical Center | General | $250,000 |
| Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center | General | $200,000 |
| Help Foundation Inc | General | $150,000 |
| Cleveland Foodbank Inc | General | $135,000 |
| Jewish News Foundation | Digital content director & "sam miller achievement award" | $105,000 |
| American Red Cross | Fire alarm program | $100,000 |
| Boys Hope - Girls Hope | General | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Protective League | General | $50,000 |
| Downtown Cleveland | General | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $30,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | General | $30,000 |
| Congregation Pri Etz Chaim | General | $30,000 |
| Music Settlement | General | $25,000 |
| Ashbrook Center | General | $20,000 |
| Chabad Downtown | General | $20,000 |
| Humble Design | General | $15,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | General | $15,000 |
| Singing Angels | General | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry | General | $11,000 |
| Dancing Wheels Company School | General | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Family Practice | General | $10,000 |
| Open Doors | General | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Wayside | General | $10,000 |
| Mutts in A Rut | General | $10,000 |
| Women Religious Archives Collberative | General | $10,000 |
| Benjamin Rose Institute | General | $5,000 |
| City Mission | General | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle | General | $5,000 |
| Impact Youth Program | General | $5,000 |
| DDC Clinic Center for Special Needs Children | General | $5,000 |
| Malachi House | General | $5,000 |
| Solon Community Living | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gabrielle Miller
- Eleanor Fanslau
- Bradley Knapp
- Kimberly Scott
- Abraham Miller
Questions people ask
Does Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gabrielle Miller (President, Trustee), Eleanor Fanslau (Treasurer, Trustee), Bradley Knapp (Trustee) and Kimberly Scott (Secretary, Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Samuel H & Maria Miller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.