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The Miller Foundation

Historical Funder

Battle Creek, Michigan · EIN 38-6064925 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$588K
Organizations funded84
Typical grant$900
Total assets$23.3M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $6,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactMILLER FOUNDATION
Address310 WAHWAHTAYSEE WAY, BATTLE CREEK MI 49015
Phone2699643542
Form and materialsCHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SEND AN INITIAL REQUEST ONLINE TO THE MILLER FOUNDATION WHICH DESCRIBES THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM, THE AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND THE AMOUNTS BEING REQUESTED FROM OTHER FOUNDATIONS.
DeadlinesSUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE FEBRUARY 5, JUNE 5 AND SEPTEMBER 5.
RestrictionsGRANTS ARE AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE BATTLE CREEK AREA PROJECTS ONLY. GRANTEES WHICH ARE NOT GOVERNMENTAL OR RELIGIOUS ENTITIES MUST HAVE A DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE IRS WHICH STATES THAT THEY ARE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHICH IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.

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.

  • Education17
  • Human Services7
  • Arts & Culture6
  • Community Development2
  • Environment2
  • Children & Youth1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Michigan.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Legal Services of South Central MichiganBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$70,000
Charitable UnionBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$65,000
Bc Habitat for HumanityBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$50,000
Safe PlaceBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$35,000
Music Center of Sc MiBattle Creek, MIStudent scholarships$26,352
Neighborhoods IncBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$25,000
Sprout Urban Farms IncBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$25,000
The Barn Theatre School for Advanced TtAugusta, MIBoard grants$25,000
What a Do TheatreBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$25,000
Nonprofit NetworkJackson, MINp organization support$22,592
Big Brothers Big SistersBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$20,000
Bronson Health FoundationKalamazoo, MIBoard grants$20,000
Lakeview Band CampBattle Creek, MIStudent scholarships$19,600
Harper Creek Public SchoolsBattle Creek, MIStudent scholarships$16,339
Local Initiative Support CorporationKalamazoo, MIBoard grants$16,000
Salvation ArmyBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$15,000
Share CenterBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$15,000
Battleground Skate House & YouthBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$10,000
Junior Achievement of BcBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$10,000
Sld ReadKalamazoo, MIBoard grants$10,000
Leila Arboretum Society IncBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$7,000
Girl Scouts Heart of MiKalamazoo, MIBoard grants$6,000
What a Do TheatreBattle Creek, MIStudent scholarships$4,651
Our World of ChildrenBattle Creek, MIStudent scholarships$3,413
Guardian IncBattle Creek, MIBoard grants$3,000
Blue Lake Fine Arts CampTwin Lake, MIStudent scholarships$2,845
Charitable UnionBattle Creek, MIMatching grant$2,700
Minges BrookBattle Creek, MIStudent scholarships$2,087
Sprout Urban Farms IncBattle Creek, MIMatching grant$2,000
CisdBattle Creek, MIStudent scholarships$1,745
Calhoun Christian SchoolBattle Creek, MIStudent scholarships$1,420
Battle Creek Public SchoolsBattle Creek, MIStudent scholarships$1,268
Charitable UnionBattle Creek, MICommunity support$1,250
Westlake ElementaryBattle Creek, MIStudent scholarships$1,222
Humane Society of ScmiBattle Creek, MIMatching grant$1,100
Battle Creek UnlimitedBattle Creek, MICommunity support$1,000
Charitable UnionBattle Creek, MICEO grants$1,000
Junior Achievement of BcBattle Creek, MIMatching grant$1,000
Leila Arboretum Society IncBattle Creek, MICommunity support$1,000
New Level SportsBattle Creek, MICEO grants$1,000
VocesBattle Creek, MICEO grants$1,000
Wk Kellogg Biological StationmsuEast Lansing, MIMatching grant$1,000
Safe PlaceBattle Creek, MICEO grants$900
Charitable UnionBattle Creek, MINp organization support$850
Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MIMatching grant$750
Share CenterBattle Creek, MICommunity support$550
Battle Creek UnlimitedBattle Creek, MICEO grants$500
Bc Christian Early Learning CenterBattle Creek, MICEO grants$500
Big Brothers Big SistersBattle Creek, MICEO grants$500
Big Brothers Big SistersBattle Creek, MINp organization support$500
Bronson Health FoundationKalamazoo, MICommunity support$500
Family Y CenterBattle Creek, MICommunity support$500
Greater Battle Creek Ice Hockey AssociationBattle Creek, MIMatching grant$500
Guardian IncBattle Creek, MINp organization support$500
Music Center of Sc MiBattle Creek, MICEO grants$500
Music Center of Sc MiBattle Creek, MICommunity support$500
Music Center of Sc MiBattle Creek, MINp organization support$500
Neighborhoods IncBattle Creek, MICEO grants$500
Neighborhoods IncBattle Creek, MINp organization support$500
Safe PlaceBattle Creek, MICommunity support$500

Showing the 60 largest of 84 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$587,59084
2023$546,82075

Sources

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