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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 38-2137226

Howard Miller Foundation

A private foundation in Zeeland, MI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 57 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Howard Miller Foundation - HR Dept
860 East Main Avenue
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-2602
Form and materials
Scholarship application available upon request.
Deadlines
Scholarship application available upon request.
Restrictions
Scholarship recipients must attend a four-year institution.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,147,500

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $17,572,772

  • Tax year 2024

    $981,500

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $17,294,684

  • Tax year 2023

    $963,500

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $16,671,064

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,153,500

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $17,153,558

  • Tax year 2021

    $947,500

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $17,172,023

  • Tax year 2020

    $894,500

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $16,657,181

  • Tax year 2019

    $967,500

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $16,761,675

  • Tax year 2018

    $907,500

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $17,237,459

Grants paid in 2025

57 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Community Foundation of Holl-ZeelHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $280,000
  2. Resthaven Care CommunityHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $63,000
  3. Salvation ArmyHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $41,000
  4. Mary Free Bed Rehab Hospital FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $35,000
  5. Bethany Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $25,000
  6. Grand Rapids SymphonyGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $25,000
  7. Hope College Development ServicesHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $25,000
  8. Pine RestGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $25,000
  9. Ready for SchoolHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $25,000
  10. Holland Christian Schools Development OfficeHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $20,000
  11. Western SeminaryHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $20,000
  12. Words of HopeGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $20,000
  13. World VisionFederal Way, WA

    Support for general operations

    $20,000
  14. Van Andel InstituteGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $18,000
  15. Boys & Girls Club of GR HollandHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $16,000
  16. Bread for the World InstituteWashington, DC

    Support for general operations

    $16,000
  17. Dallas Theological SeminaryDallas, TX

    Support for general operations

    $16,000
  18. American Red CrossGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  19. Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  20. Calvin CollegeGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  21. City on A Hill MinistriesZeeland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  22. Community Action HouseHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  23. Compassionate Heart MinistryZeeland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  24. Da Blodgett - St JohnsGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  25. Davenport CollegeGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  26. Gateway MissionHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  27. Good Samaritan MinistriesHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  28. Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  29. Grand Valley University FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  30. Hospice of HollandHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  31. Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  32. John Ball Park ZooGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  33. Meijer GardensGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  34. OarHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  35. Public Museum of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  36. United WayHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  37. Zeeland Christian SchoolZeeland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $13,000
  38. Grandville Calvin Christian SchoolsGrandville, MI

    Support for general operations

    $12,500
  39. ResilienceHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $12,500
  40. American Cancer SocietyGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  41. Bridge Youth Ministry CenterZeeland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  42. Camp SunshineHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  43. CasaHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  44. Evergreen Commons Senior CenterHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  45. Family Hope FoundationJenison, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  46. Fuller Theological Seminary Office of DevelopmentPasadena, CA

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  47. Geneva Camp & Retreat CenterHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  48. Gilda's Club Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  49. Holland Area Arts CouncilHolland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  50. Indian Trails CampGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  51. Junior AchievementGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  52. Kendall CollegeGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  53. Kids' Food BasketGrand Rapids, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  54. Outdoor Discovery Ctr &Holland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  55. Parkview Adult Foster CareZeeland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $10,000
  56. 70X7 Life RecoveryWyoming, MI

    Support for general operations

    $7,500
  57. Wings of Mercy IncZeeland, MI

    Support for general operations

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $92,50030% of the total
  2. Arts and culture4 grants $56,00018% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $51,00017% of the total
  4. International aid2 grants $36,00012% of the total
  5. Religion2 grants $23,0008% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $18,0006% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $30,00010% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan53 grants $1,085,500
  2. Washington1 grant $20,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $16,000
  4. Texas1 grant $16,000
  5. California1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Howard J MillerPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Derek J MillerSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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