Private foundation · EIN 35-2637009 · Geneseo, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Illinois. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $336K total, median $2,500. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: Application and awards of scholarships are limited to graduates of geneseo high school who continue education in either a professional healthcare related field or study through a technical school or trade school.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$336K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.8M

How to apply

Application available upon request. Contact: Tyler Mackey Co Central Bank Illino, 101 N State Street, Geneseo, Il, 3099445601 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Application and awards of scholarships are limited to graduates of geneseo high school who continue education in either a professional healthcare related field or study through a technical school or trade school. Annual distributions will be made for the purposed benefiting recipients in the geneseo vicinity with preferences given to need and the organizations that will have the most impact on the greatest number of persons.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 14 of 38 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Freedom HouseGeneseo, ILFor construction of a new emergency shelter$100K
Inspire Continuing CareGeneseo, ILGrant for scholarship fund and expansion of participant services$40K
Hammond Henry Hospital FoundationGeneseo, ILGrant for technical infrastructure project$35K
Geneseo CusdGeneseo, ILGrant for purchase of interactive displays$29K
Geneseo High SchoolGeneseo, ILGrant for drone operation and maintenance course$15K
Geneseo Park DistrictGeneseo, ILGrant for permanent shelter at athletic field$15K
Geneseo Marriage & Family CounselingGeneseo, ILGrant to compensate 4 counselors$12K
Rebuilding Together Henry County NfpGeneseo, ILGrant for construction of wheelchair ramp$10K
Geneseo Community ChestGeneseo, ILAnnual grant request$10K
Aisle of FlagsGeneseo, ILGrant for flagpole hole maintenance$4,500
Ag Alumni Association FFAGeneseo, ILGrant for operating expenses$4,000
Geneseo Art LeagueGeneseo, ILGrant for storage equipment and free youth classes$2,500
Geneseo Police DepartmentGeneseo, ILGrant for national night out$2,500
Seth Ernst Memorial Soccer SlamGeneseo, ILGrant for assistance with tournament costs$2,000

About this foundation

Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Geneseo, Illinois, administered in care of Central Bank Illinois - Trust Dep, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application available upon request. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $336K across 38 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller Foundation give?

Illinois (38 grants), per its latest filing.

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