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Also known as: C/O HEIDI BECKER
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Ben Miller Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNETONKA, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Heidi Becker. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $410K. Total assets have decreased from $1.2M in 2011 to $955K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, New York and California. According to available records, Ben Miller Foundation has made 50 grants totaling $210K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $70K in 2020 to $140K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, New York, California, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ben Miller Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 50 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, NY, CA.
Ben Miller Foundation has distributed a total of $210K across 50 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K.
Ben Miller Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ben Miller Foundation is headquartered in MINNETONKA, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Dworsky | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Heidi Becker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Dworsky | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$112K
Total Assets
$955K
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$955K
Grants Paid
$90K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$11K
Distribution Amount
$82K
Total: $666K
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$210K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden PawsCHARITABLE GIFT | Naples, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers FoundationCHARITABLE GIFT | Staten Island, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Children'S Cancer Research FundCHARITABLE GIFT - STEM CELL RESEARCH | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| BcrfCHARITABLE GIFT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Prager UCHARITABLE GIFT | Sherman Oaks, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Pinky Swear FoundationCHARITABLE GIFT | Bloomington, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Hasbara FellowshipsCHARITABLE GIFT | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family And Children'S ServiceCHARITABLE GIFT | Golden Valley, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Mayo ClinicCHARITABLE GIFT - STROKE RESEARCH | Rochester, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Shamir Medical CenterSUPPORT IDF PATIENTS | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Courage CenterCHARITABLE GIFT | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense Force (Fidf)CHARITABLE GIFT - WOUNDED SOLDIER PROJECT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Mn Military Family FoundationCHARITABLE GIFT | Golden Valley, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Troops DirectCHARITABLE GIFT | San Ramon, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| American ExperimentCHARITABLE GIFT | Golden Valley, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FundCHARITABLE GIFT | Bloomington, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| Chabad MinneapolisCHARITABLE GIFT | Minnetonka, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen - Twin Cities Race For The CureCHARITABLE GIFT | Edina, MN | $3K | 2020 |
| Minneapolis Fisher HouseCHARITABLE GIFT - MEAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2020 |
| Minnesota Medical FoundationCHARITABLE GIFT - PARKINSON RESEARCH | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2020 |
| Mn Medical Foundation - Karen Ashe Alzheimer'S Research FundCHARITABLE GIFT | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2020 |