Quick Summary
Name: The Miller Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $752,583 |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Not publicly disclosed |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.themillerfoundation.com/
Phone: 269-964-3542
Fax: 269-964-8455
Address: 310 Wahwahtaysee Way, Battle Creek, MI 49015
Geographic Focus
Battle Creek, Michigan area only
Funding Priorities
- Economic development
- Neighborhood improvement
- Improving educational outcomes for youth
- Eliminating barriers to employment
- Arts and creativity (through BCreative Program - field trips and K-12 creative camp scholarships)
What They Don't Fund
- Grants to individuals
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (non-governmental grantees)
- Typically does not award more than 10% of a given project or program
Application Method
Process: Online grant portal for Letters of Intent submission
Deadlines: February 5, June 5, and September 5
Board Meetings: Grants considered at March, July, and November/December meetings
Letters of Intent: Can be submitted anytime up to 2 weeks prior to deadline
Special Requirement: Organizations must have 60% of their board participate in a minimum 2-hour board training either 6 months before or after receiving grant approval. The Miller Foundation offers free quarterly board trainings.
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