HOWARD MILLER FOUNDATION
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2025 · Form 990PF · revenue $1.5M · expenses $1.3M · assets $17.6M
- EIN
- 38-2137226
- Address
- 860 E MAIN AVE, ZEELAND, MI 49464-1365
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (association)
- Ruling date
- March 1977 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 6 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
6 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard J Miller | PRESIDENT | 2015-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Derek J Miller | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Philip D Miller (former) | SECRETARY/TREASURE | 2015-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jack H Miller (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tim Fennema (former) | VP of Finance, Began Jan 2019 | 2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dennis J Palasek (former) | Assistant Secretary | 2015-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD J MILLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEREK J MILLER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 2 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD J MILLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP D MILLER | SECRETARY/TREASURE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD J MILLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP D MILLER | SECRETARY/TREASURE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK H MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD J MILLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHILIP D MILLER | SECRETARY/TREASURE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK H MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack H Miller | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Philip D Miller | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Howard J Miller | President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip D Miller | President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack H Miller | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Howard J Miller | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip D Miller | President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack H Miller | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Howard J Miller | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tim Fennema | VP of Finance, Began Jan 2019 | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip D Miller | President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack H Miller | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Howard J Miller | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dennis J Palasek | Assistant Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip D Miller | President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack H Miller | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Howard J Miller | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dennis J Palasek | Assistant Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP D MILLER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK H MILLER | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HOWARD J MILLER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS J PALASEK | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP D MILLER | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JACK H MILLER | VICE-PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HOWARD J MILLER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DENNIS J PALASEK | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2025 · 57 grants to organizations · $1.1M
2024 · 57 grants to organizations · $974K · 2 grants to individuals · $8K
2023 · 56 grants to organizations · $954K · 2 grants to individuals · $10K
2022 · 55 grants to organizations · $1.1M · 5 grants to individuals · $18K
2021 · 61 grants to organizations · $948K
2020 · 62 grants to organizations · $894K
2019 · 63 grants to organizations · $968K
2018 · 63 grants to organizations · $908K
2017 · 57 grants to organizations · $849K
2016 · 52 grants to organizations · $862K · 5 grants to individuals · $12K
2015 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 2 summary lines · $883K
This return lists 2 summary lines (program totals pointing to a separate statement) instead of each grant. The itemized list was filed as an attachment that isn't in the IRS's public e-file data, so the recipients can't be shown.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2017 · 1 contributor · $296K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOWARD MILLER COMPANY | Organization or other | ZEELAND, MI | $296,300 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2017 · filing |
2015 · 1 contributor · $225K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOWARD MILLER COMPANY | Person | ZEELAND, MI | $225,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2015 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,538,125 | $1,262,924 | $17,572,772 | $17,572,772 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,676,855 | $1,059,335 | $17,294,684 | $17,294,684 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $560,648 | $1,045,085 | $16,671,064 | $16,671,064 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,211,659 | $1,268,578 | $17,153,558 | $17,153,558 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,544,152 | $1,027,996 | $17,172,023 | $17,172,023 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $855,611 | $964,045 | $16,657,181 | $16,652,866 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $561,197 | $1,040,481 | $16,761,675 | $16,761,675 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $924,219 | $1,050,400 | $17,237,459 | $17,237,459 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,624,516 | $915,316 | $17,370,769 | $17,370,769 | $296,300 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $725,715 | $931,855 | $15,663,743 | $15,663,743 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $802,453 | $966,493 | $15,874,989 | $15,874,989 | $225,000 | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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Same category: NTEE code and revenue
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MILLER FOUNDATION | MI | B99 | $951,712 | $1,200,086 | PRESIDENT & CEO | $188,548 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PHILIP D MILLER FOUNDATION | MI | Not reported | $772,489 | $214,529 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MILNER HOTELS FOUNDATION | MI | T20 | $1,737,858 | $1,969,817 | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $33,000 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HOWARD FOUNDATION | OK | Not reported | $1,918,502 | $3,444,307 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| MILLER FOUNDATION | CA | P20 | $1,218,122 | $1,098,906 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| T HOWARD FOUNDATION | MD | T05 | $1,662,542 | $1,984,005 | PRESIDENT & CEO | $268,077 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| BALLARD MILLER FOUNDATION | UT | T20 | $1,016,113 | $353,299 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HOWARD FAM FOUNDATION | MA | Not reported | $1,412,539 | $781,699 | TRUSTEE | $23,822 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HAZEL MILLER FOUNDATION | WA | T22 | $1,031,552 | $1,246,168 | CHAIR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| MILLER FOUNDATION INC | TX | T20 | $1,263,862 | $400,036 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| Miller Family Foundation | AZ | Not reported | $1,500,000 | $75,000 | President, Director | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| MILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION | OR | T22 | $1,242,076 | $1,326,962 | President | $156,702 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| FRANK R HOWARD FOUNDATION | CA | E22 | $1,541,226 | $1,498,342 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/TREASURER/SECRETARY | $117,955 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ARTHUR MILLER FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $1,268,861 | $1,211,916 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $171,332 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| TANIELLE MILLER FOUNDATION | IL | T30 | $826,606 | $842,113 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VIRGINIA M HOWARD FOUNDATION | TX | Not reported | $801,279 | $583,119 | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| RESSLER MILL FOUNDATION | PA | Not reported | $1,068,910 | $674,690 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HOWARD B BERNICK FOUNDATION | IL | T22 | $1,300,904 | $782,925 | TRUSTEE/MEMBER OF DIST COM | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HOWARD YOUNG FOUNDATION INC | WI | T30 | $1,969,210 | $1,312,021 | PRESIDENT | $162,385 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| MILO FOUNDATION | CA | D20 | $2,728,110 | $2,944,543 | Executive Dir. | $82,500 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| MUELLER FOUNDATION | TX | L82 | $801,139 | $2,383,075 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $182,535 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| PAUL MILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION | NY | Not reported | $1,104,726 | $349,039 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| MILLER DILLARD FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | TN | T20 | $1,000,076 | $0 | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LARRY H MILLER EDUCATION FOUNDATION | UT | T22 | $1,540,231 | $1,528,270 | Vice President/Trustee | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HAGOOD MILL FOUNDATION | SC | A20 | $1,471,133 | $716,011 | EXECUTIVE DI | $68,380 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990PF · $1,262,924 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,147,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,147,500 | 90.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $71,084 | 5.6% | |
| Taxes | $40,675 | 3.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,600 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $65 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,262,924 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990PF · $1,059,335 spent · pay $0 · grants $981,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $981,500 | 92.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $65,615 | 6.2% | |
| Taxes | $8,402 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,780 | 0.4% | |
| Other expenses | $38 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,059,335 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $1,045,085 spent · pay $0 · grants $963,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $963,500 | 92.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $57,652 | 5.5% | |
| Taxes | $20,625 | 2.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,270 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $38 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,045,085 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $1,268,578 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,153,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,153,500 | 90.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $61,141 | 4.8% | |
| Taxes | $49,484 | 3.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,382 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $71 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,268,578 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $1,027,996 spent · pay $0 · grants $947,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $947,500 | 92.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $69,572 | 6.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,841 | 0.6% | |
| Taxes | $5,083 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $1,027,996 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $964,045 spent · pay $0 · grants $894,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $894,500 | 92.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $60,282 | 6.3% | |
| Taxes | $4,902 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,361 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $964,045 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $1,040,481 spent · pay $0 · grants $967,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $967,500 | 93.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $61,170 | 5.9% | |
| Taxes | $6,365 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,446 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $1,040,481 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $1,050,400 spent · pay $0 · grants $907,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $907,500 | 86.4% | |
| Taxes | $79,724 | 7.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $59,110 | 5.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,040 | 0.4% | |
| Other expenses | $26 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,050,400 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $915,316 spent · pay $0 · grants $849,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $849,000 | 92.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $58,324 | 6.4% | |
| Taxes | $4,186 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,715 | 0.4% | |
| Other expenses | $91 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $915,316 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $931,855 spent · pay $0 · grants $873,250 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $873,250 | 93.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $54,640 | 5.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,605 | 0.4% | |
| Other expenses | $360 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $931,855 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $966,493 spent · pay $0 · grants $882,934 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $882,934 | 91.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $57,110 | 5.9% | |
| Taxes | $22,455 | 2.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,750 | 0.4% | |
| Other expenses | $244 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $966,493 | 100% |
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