Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO Median to 75th percentile | $172k $185k |
Chairman Board Chair 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $13k $13k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $5k $5k |
Vice Chairman Board Vice Chair 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $5k $5k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
Secretary Board Secretary 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $5k $5k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $4k $4k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MILLER FOUNDATION equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$588k
Itemized grants
84
Median grant
$950
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $70k |
| CHARITABLE UNION | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $65k |
| BC HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $50k |
| SAFE PLACE | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $35k |
| MUSIC CENTER OF SC MI | BATTLE CREEK, MI | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $26k |
| NEIGHBORHOODS INC | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $25k |
| SPROUT URBAN FARMS INC | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $25k |
| THE BARN THEATRE SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED TT | AUGUSTA, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $25k |
| WHAT A DO THEATRE | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $25k |
| NONPROFIT NETWORK | JACKSON, MI | NP ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $23k |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $20k |
| BRONSON HEALTH FOUNDATION | KALAMAZOO, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $20k |
| LAKEVIEW BAND CAMP | BATTLE CREEK, MI | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $20k |
| HARPER CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | BATTLE CREEK, MI | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $16k |
| LOCAL INITIATIVE SUPPORT CORPORATION | KALAMAZOO, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $16k |
| SALVATION ARMY | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $15k |
| SHARE CENTER | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $15k |
| BATTLEGROUND SKATE HOUSE & YOUTH | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $10k |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF BC | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $10k |
| SLD READ | KALAMAZOO, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $10k |
| LEILA ARBORETUM SOCIETY INC | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $7k |
| GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF MI | KALAMAZOO, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $6k |
| WHAT A DO THEATRE | BATTLE CREEK, MI | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $5k |
| OUR WORLD OF CHILDREN | BATTLE CREEK, MI | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $3k |
| GUARDIAN INC | BATTLE CREEK, MI | BOARD GRANTS | $3k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $165k in 2023 to $172k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 27%.
- Board Chair pay fell 17% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MILLER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MILLER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of MILLER FOUNDATION received $171,724 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Michigan, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MILLER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MILLER FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MILLER FOUNDATION equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are MILLER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MILLER FOUNDATION reported $952k in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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