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The David B Miller Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 208103224

The David B Miller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.8 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $3.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $6.6 million the year before.

40% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2.9 million5$10.4 million
2024$6.6 million6$16.4 million
2025$6.8 million5$14.8 million

How to apply

The David B 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The David B Miller Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas5$6.8 million

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Unrestricted Use BySouthern Methodist University$3.3 million
Highland Park United Methodist Church
Dallas, TX
Unrestricted Highland Park United Methodist Church$1.0 million
Make a Wish Foundation
Dallas, TX
Unrestricted Use ByMake a Wish Foundation$1.0 million
Salvation Army
Dallas, TX
Unrestricted Use BySalvation Army$1.0 million
Goodwill Industries
Dallas, TX
Unrestricted Use ByGoodwill Industries$500,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The David B Miller Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The David B Miller Family Foundation give?

$6.8 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.

Who runs The David B Miller Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David B Miller (President), Carolyn Lacy Miller (Vice President), Kyle David Miller (V.P./Treasurer) and Meredith Miller Bebee (V.P./Secretary).

What does The David B Miller Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.

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