Private foundation · EIN 20-8103224 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David B Miller Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $6.8M total, median $1.0M. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$6.8M
Median grant
$1.0M
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXUnrestricted Use BySouthern Methodist University$3.3M
Highland Park United Methodist ChurchDallas, TXUnrestricted Highland Park United Methodist Church$1.0M
Make a Wish FoundationDallas, TXUnrestricted Use ByMake a Wish Foundation$1.0M
Salvation ArmyDallas, TXUnrestricted Use BySalvation Army$1.0M
Goodwill IndustriesDallas, TXUnrestricted Use ByGoodwill Industries$500K

About this foundation

David B Miller Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of David B Miller, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does David B Miller Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does David B Miller Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $6.8M across 5 grants, a median of $1.0M.

Where does David B Miller Family Foundation give?

Texas (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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