Private foundation · EIN 85-3669671 · Ada, Michigan · Civil rights & advocacy

Mitchell and Sarah Miller 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: 16 grants paid, $139K total, median $3,750. 63% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$139K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in MI
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Impact ChurchLowell, MITo support charitable and religious activities$35K
Dairy DiscoveryAlto, MITo support education about the dairy industry$28K
Brodys Be CafeAda, MITo support employment of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities$23K
Flat River Outreach MinistriesLowell, MITo support programs that meet basic needs for people in the greater lowell, mi area$17K
Aspire Outreach MinistriesLowell, MITo support charitable and religious activities$10K
Lowell Wresting ClubLowell, MITo support youth wrestling$8,550
Bayside Community ChurchBradenton, FLTo support charitable and religious activities$6,000
Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MNTo provide emotional and financial support to children with cancer$5,000
Lowell High SchoolLowell, MITo support student athletics$2,500
Longboat Key Garden ClubLongboat Key, FLTo support gardening and environmental concerns$1,000
Gopher Wrestling ClubMinneapolis, MNTo support wrestling in minnesota$1,000
Tiffin Womens SoccerTiffin, OHTo suuport the women's soccer program$1,000
Lowell Lacross ClubLowell, MITo support youth lacrosse$600
Thornapple Valley Baseball & Softball LeagueGrand Rapids, MITo support youth baseball and softball$500
Msu Wrestling ClubEast Lansing, MITo support club wrestling$500
Cornell Universtiy WrestlingThaca, NYTo support the wrestling program$500

By state: Michigan 10 · Florida 2 · Minnesota 2 · Ohio 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Mitchell and Sarah Miller Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ada, Michigan, administered in care of Sarah Miller, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Mitchell and Sarah Miller 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 Mitchell and Sarah Miller Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 16 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Mitchell and Sarah Miller Foundation give?

Michigan (10 grants), Florida (2 grants), Minnesota (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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