The Family Home Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Family Home Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $410,735 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$410,735
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $262,500 the year before.
55% 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 | $210,000 | 9 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $262,500 | 10 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $410,735 | 11 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
The Family Home 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 Family Home Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | $410,735 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard Food Bank | Essential human services to homeless and low income | $150,000 |
| Bellwether Housing | Affordable Housing Provider | $100,000 |
| Methow Conservancy | Protection of the Methow Valley land and community | $50,000 |
| Operation Nightwatch | Shelter and human services for poor and homeless | $40,000 |
| Global Partnerships | Expanding opportunity for people living in poverty | $20,000 |
| Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) | Shelter and human services for poor, homeless, and mentally ill | $10,000 |
| Immanuel Community Services | Shelter and human services for poor and homeless | $10,000 |
| Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness | Shelter and human services for poor and homeless | $10,000 |
| North HelpLine | Shelter and human services for poor and homeless | $10,000 |
| Tacoma Community Boat Builders Inc | Mentorship programs for marginalized and court-involved youth. | $10,000 |
| Seattle Mennonite Church | Shelter and human services for poor and homeless | $735 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry Lee Miller
- Debra Louise Shank Miller
- Rachel Anne Miller
- Katie Marie Miller
Questions people ask
Does The Family Home Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Family Home Foundation give?
$410,735 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Family Home Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terry Lee Miller (Director, President, Treas), Debra Louise Shank Miller (Director, VP, Secretary), Rachel Anne Miller (Director) and Katie Marie Miller (Director).
What does The Family Home Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and human services.