Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waterloo, Iowa, registered in 2017, with $1,261,950 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 178, Waterloo, IA, 50704 EIN 81-1175024 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▼ 35.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.3M
Net assets
$36.1M
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.
F
—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 Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating188 mo reserves · -83% 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 Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation: 188 mo reserves · -83% margin earns a F 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 Van G Miller Family Charitable 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 Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 178, Waterloo, IA, 50704
- City
- Waterloo
- State
- Iowa
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $5.1M (FY2017) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $36.1M
Operating margin
-82.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$36.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$36.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,261,950▼35.4% | $2,306,191▲15.3% | $36,068,008▼2.8% | $36,068,008▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,952,268▼78.7% | $2,000,532▼9.0% | $37,112,249▼0.1% | $37,112,249▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $9,185,766▲279% | $2,197,970▲38.0% | $37,160,513▲23.2% | $37,160,513▲23.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,424,805▲33.6% | $1,592,931▼6.3% | $30,172,717▲2.8% | $30,172,717▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,815,124▼48.4% | $1,699,984▲58.8% | $29,340,843▲0.4% | $29,340,843▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,515,335▼84.0% | $1,070,446▲151% | $29,225,703▲10.5% | $29,225,703▲10.5% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $22,023,649▲333% | $426,525▲70.6% | $26,437,957▲446% | $26,437,957▲446% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $5,090,786 | $249,953 | $4,840,833 | $4,840,833 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-1175024, based in Waterloo, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-1175024.
- How much revenue does Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation report?
- Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation reported $1,261,950 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation (EIN 81-1175024) 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.