Miller Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $23,300 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$23,300
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$19.9 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 | $759,533 | 23 | $25.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 31 | $22.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 28 | $19.9 million |
How to apply
Miller Family 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 Miller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 12 | $646,255 |
| Oregon | 9 | $315,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 3 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| The Horatio Alger Association | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Portland State University | Charitable contributions | $100,000 |
| Shepherd's Home Inc | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Bishop Kelly Foundation | Charitable contribution | $68,155 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $55,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Found | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Cancer | Charitable donation | $45,500 |
| College of Idaho | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| Edison High School | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Ada County | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Idaho State University Foundation I | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Greater Thani Have A Dream | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Corpus Christi House Inc | Charitable contribution | $21,600 |
| Rich Sabala Memorial Inv Golf Class | Charitable contribution | $21,000 |
| Old Town Artisan Studios | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| United Search Corps | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Riverstone International School | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Syracuse University | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Lines for Life | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Duke Family Foundation | Charitable foundation | $10,000 |
| Hazel's House Cat Rescue | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Jack in the Box Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Thayer Family Foundation | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Sam Gitt Memorial | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| United Way of Southern Nevada | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Miller
- Mark J Miller
- Barry M Miller
Questions people ask
Does Miller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miller Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $23,300.
Who runs Miller Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Miller (President), Mark J Miller (Director) and Barry M Miller (Director).
What does Miller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.