Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1998, with $3,355,331 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2 Liberty Sq Ste 500, Boston, MA, 02109 EIN 13-7131926 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.4M
▼ 22.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.6M
Net assets
$47.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating222 mo reserves · +23% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation: 222 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2 Liberty Sq Ste 500, Boston, MA, 02109
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Philanthropy Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.1M (FY2013) to $3.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $47.6M
Operating margin
23.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$47.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$47.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,355,331▼22.5% | $2,573,129▼19.5% | $47,556,458▲3.2% | $47,556,458▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $4,329,284▲38.9% | $3,196,655▼7.7% | $46,099,585▲13.1% | $46,099,585▲13.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,116,603▼7.1% | $3,463,475▲10.6% | $40,752,760▼2.8% | $40,752,760▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,353,696▼11.5% | $3,132,249▲2.5% | $41,929,246▼2.7% | $41,929,246▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,789,351▲161% | $3,056,808▲5.6% | $43,100,485▲12.9% | $43,100,485▲12.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,453,299▲103% | $2,893,607▲0.6% | $38,179,320▼4.6% | $38,179,320▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $716,600▼70.8% | $2,876,212▼4.6% | $40,014,288▼1.1% | $40,014,288▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,451,335▲10.2% | $3,013,710▼6.6% | $40,454,145▼4.0% | $40,454,145▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,224,131▲7.5% | $3,225,747▲2.8% | $42,161,476▼2.7% | $42,161,476▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $2,068,288▼19.6% | $3,137,441▼1.1% | $43,353,559▼2.0% | $43,353,559▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,571,479▼16.5% | $3,173,505▲1.8% | $44,233,392▼14.8% | $44,233,392▼15.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $3,078,685 | $3,116,790▲2.4% | $51,947,511▲3.7% | $52,180,307▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $3,044,136▲6.6% | $50,102,606▲7.4% | $50,102,606▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $2,856,123▲4.8% | $46,659,067▲4.9% | $46,659,067▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $2,725,096▲6.7% | $44,463,525▼1.1% | $44,463,525▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $2,553,517 | $44,959,101 | $44,959,101 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-7131926, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation's EIN?
- Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-7131926.
- How much revenue does Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation report?
- Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation reported $3,355,331 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Herman and Frieda L Miller Foundation (EIN 13-7131926) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.