Private foundation · EIN 20-8365083 · Deerfield, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Glen and Wendy Miller Familyfoundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $349K total, median $125K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$349K
Median grant
$125K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILResearch & education$214K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILResearch & education$125K
Evanston WeEvanston, ILSocial services$10K

About this foundation

Glen and Wendy Miller Familyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Deerfield, Illinois, administered in care of Wendy 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.

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Does Glen and Wendy Miller Familyfoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Glen and Wendy Miller Familyfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $349K across 3 grants, a median of $125K.

Where does Glen and Wendy Miller Familyfoundation give?

Illinois (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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