Francis G Miller & Betty J Miller Foundation
EIN 352637009Total Given 2023–2024
$1.1M
106 grants · $531K avg/year
based on 2 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$10K
grant size
27%
balanced · 18/66 multi-year
repeat
$8.1M
Assets (2024)
66
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
Mara Lowe
Phone
(309) 944-1633
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $692K | $8.0M | $908K | 47 |
| 2024 | $369K | $8.1M | $347K | 59 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 106 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$10K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MK
Michael Kelly
2+ yrs
Chair Person
Leadership
JD
John Dubois
2+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
WD
William Dale
2+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SH
Shelly Hickerson
2+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MB
Mark Breeden
2+ yrs
Trustee
TB
Tyler Mackey Trustee Central Bank
Trustee
DH
Dave Harker
2+ yrs
Trustee
MK
Michael Kelly
2+ yrs
Chair Person
Leadership
JD
John Dubois
2+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
WD
William Dale
2+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SH
Shelly Hickerson
2+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CT
Central Bank Illinois Trust Department - Travis Mackey Trustee
Trustee
DH
Dave Harker
2+ yrs
Trustee
MB
Mark Breeden
2+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (106 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom House - co Michael Zerneck | Princeton, IL | $100,000 | HVAC Repairs Asbestos eradication | 2023 |
| Geneseo Youth Baseball Inc co James Mickley | Geneseo, IL | $100,000 | Bollen Field/JFE Complex Projects | 2023 |
| Antique Engine & Tractor Association | Geneseo, IL | $60,000 | Creating a Learning Center | 2023 |
| Inspre Continuing Care | Geneseo, IL | $60,000 | Building Renovations and Expansion | 2024 |
| Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation | Geneseo, IL | $50,000 | Laboratory Renovations | 2023 |
| Hammond Henry Hospital Foundation | Geneseo, IL | $50,000 | Outbuilding Project | 2024 |
| Henry County Humane Society | Geneseo, IL | $40,000 | Turf Shade Canopies | 2023 |
| Geneseo Public Library | Geneseo, IL | $40,000 | Reading Garden | 2024 |
| Hammon Henry Hospital Foundation | Geneseo, IL | $40,000 | Technical Infrastruction Project 1 of 2 Checks | 2024 |
| City of Geneseo - Brandon Maeglin | Geneseo, IL | $35,000 | Disc Golf Baskets Fencing | 2023 |
| Friends of Hennepin Canal co Gary Wagle | Galesburg, IL | $30,000 | Flatbed Trailer | 2023 |
| Geneseo Park District Foundation | Geneseo, IL | $28,000 | Playground Equipment Project | 2023 |
| Geneseo Public Library | Geneseo, IL | $25,000 | Server/WIFI Project | 2023 |
| Inspire Continuing Care | Geneseo, IL | $25,000 | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Inspre Continuing Care | Geneseo, IL | $25,000 | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Braveheart Childrens Advocacy Center | Cambridge, IL | $20,000 | Building Projects | 2023 |
| Village of Atkinson | Atkinson, IL | $20,000 | Gym Floor | 2023 |
| City of Geneseo | Geneseo, IL | $20,000 | Richmond Hill park Stage | 2024 |
| Geneseo CUSD #228 | Geneseo, IL | $19,538 | Exercise Equipment | 2024 |
| Geneseo Basketball Association co Josh Reschke | Geneseo, IL | $15,000 | Equipment for start up of youth basketball | 2023 |
| Geneseo High School | Geneseo, IL | $15,000 | Project Lead the Way | 2023 |
| Geneseo Marriage & Family Counseling | Geneseo, IL | $12,000 | Counselor Compensation | 2023 |
| Henry County Humane Society | Geneseo, IL | $12,000 | Kennel Storage Project | 2023 |
| Geneseo Marriage & Family Counseling | Geneseo, IL | $12,000 | Compensation for 4 counselors | 2024 |
| Geneseo Art League | Geneseo, IL | $10,000 | Capital Improvements Supplies | 2023 |