Howard Miller Foundation
Historical FunderZeeland, Michigan · EIN 38-2137226 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$13,000
Total assets$26.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $16,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HOWARD MILLER FOUNDATION - HR DEPT |
|---|---|
| Address | 860 EAST MAIN AVENUE, ZEELAND MI 49464 |
| Phone | 6167482602 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS MUST ATTEND A FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Holl-Zeel | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $280,000 |
| Resthaven Care Community | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $63,000 |
| Salvation Army | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $41,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehab Hospital Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $35,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Hope College Development Services | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Pine Rest | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Ready for School | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Holland Christian Schools Development Office | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Western Seminary | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Words of Hope | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $18,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Gr Holland | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $16,000 |
| Bread for the World Institute | Washington, DC | Support for general operations | $16,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | Support for general operations | $16,000 |
| American Red Cross | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Aquinas College | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Calvin College | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| City on a Hill Ministries | Zeeland, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Community Action House | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Compassionate Heart Ministry | Zeeland, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Da Blodgett - St Johns | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Davenport College | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Gateway Mission | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Hospice of Holland | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| John Ball Park Zoo | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Meijer Gardens | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Oar | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Public Museum of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| United Way | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Zeeland Christian School | Zeeland, MI | Support for general operations | $13,000 |
| Grandville Calvin Christian Schools | Grandville, MI | Support for general operations | $12,500 |
| Resilience | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Bridge Youth Ministry Center | Zeeland, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Casa | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Evergreen Commons Senior Center | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Family Hope Foundation | Jenison, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary Office of Development | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Geneva Camp & Retreat Center | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Gilda's Club Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Holland Area Arts Council | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Indian Trails Camp | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Kendall College | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Kids' Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Outdoor Discovery Ctr & | Holland, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Parkview Adult Foster Care | Zeeland, MI | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| 70X7 Life Recovery | Wyoming, MI | Support for general operations | $7,500 |
| Wings of Mercy Inc | Zeeland, MI | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,147,500 | 57 |
| 2024 | $981,500 | 59 |
| 2023 | $963,500 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102267
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2137226
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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