Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaterloo, Iowa · EIN 81-1175024 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.1M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$48.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uni Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Educational | $400,000 |
| Waterloo Leisure Services | Waterloo, IA | Pool renovation | $400,000 |
| Allen Foundation | Waterloo, IA | Health | $300,000 |
| YWCA | Waterloo, IA | Youth | $275,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Waterloo, IA | Support food programs | $150,000 |
| River Hills Schools | Cedar Falls, IA | Educational support | $150,000 |
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | Waterloo, IA | Support for housing programs | $145,000 |
| Salvation Army | Waterloo, IA | People in need | $76,564 |
| Irish Fest | Waterloo, IA | Support | $50,000 |
| Waterloo Public Library | Waterloo, IA | Governmental services | $36,000 |
| Americans for Independent Living | Waterloo, IA | Support veterans | $25,000 |
| Jesup Community Recreation Dept | Jesup, IA | Governmental services | $25,000 |
| Try Pie | Waterloo, IA | Youth development | $25,000 |
| Job Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Mentoring | $20,000 |
| Cedar Valley Bridges Out of Poverty | Waterloo, IA | Individual development & support | $16,000 |
| Waterloo Junior Golf Association | Waterloo, IA | Junior golf program | $15,000 |
| Loras College | Dubuque, IA | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Services of Iowa | Waterloo, IA | Religious support | $10,000 |
| Waterloo Community Foundation | Waterloo, IA | Koats 4 kids | $10,000 |
| Orchard Hill Church | Cedar Falls, IA | Religious support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,143,564 | 20 |
| 2024 | $1,620,920 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,387,960 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621539349100607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1175024
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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