The Miller Foundation

Name

The Miller Foundation

Legal name

The Miller Foundation

Website

https://millerfoundation.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Higher education scholarships
• Student mentorship programs
• Nonprofit fundraising events
• Community philanthropy
• Annual charity galas

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations and Fundraising: The Miller Foundation raises funds through annual charity galas, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. Funds are distributed as scholarships to students and support for local charitable organizations. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Miller Foundation provides scholarships and ongoing mentorship to students in need pursuing higher education, and distributes funds to local charitable organizations in Orange County, California. Its primary fundraising vehicle is an annual themed charity gala that has grown from $223,000 raised in 2016 to $1.5 million in 2024. The foundation operates a 501(c)(3) nonprofit model, accepting individual donations and corporate sponsorships to fund scholarships and grants.

Product overview

The Miller Foundation is a single-service nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) established in 2017 to inspire and empower higher education for students in need. The Foundation's core offerings consist of a Scholarship Program providing financial support, Student Guidance Services offering ongoing mentorship throughout college, and an Annual Charity Gala as its primary fundraising vehicle. Additionally, the Foundation provides downloadable Beneficiary and Scholarship Application resources for prospective recipients of its charitable support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scholarship Program Financial scholarships awarded to students in need of support to pursue higher education, with ongoing guidance provided throughout their college experience. For students in the Orange County, California area.
• Student Guidance Services Ongoing mentorship and guidance provided to scholarship recipients throughout their college experience to support academic success. For Miller Foundation scholarship recipients.
• Annual Charity Gala Annual themed fundraising event bringing together community leaders, corporate sponsors, and individual supporters to raise funds for educational scholarships and beneficiary charitable organizations. Past themes include Moulin Rouge (2024), Midsummer Night's Dream (2023), Cosmic Future (2022), Under The Sea (2019), Le Cirque (2018), and Casino Night (2016).

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACE Mentor Program Los Angeles and Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The ACE Mentor Program Los Angeles and Orange County is a beneficiary of The Miller Foundation's 8th Annual Charity Gala (September 2026). The program empowers high school students to pursue careers in architecture, construction, and engineering, helping shape the next generation of industry leaders.
• HOAGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026HOAG is a leading healthcare organization and beneficiary of The Miller Foundation's 8th Annual Charity Gala (September 2026). HOAG is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing community health initiatives.
• AECOM HuntminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrevious sponsor of The Miller Foundation's annual charity galas, supporting the foundation's fundraising efforts and mission.
• BejacminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrevious sponsor of The Miller Foundation's annual charity galas.
• CalexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrevious sponsor of The Miller Foundation's annual charity galas.
• GGGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployee-owned company and previous sponsor of The Miller Foundation's annual charity galas.
• KPRSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrevious sponsor of The Miller Foundation's annual charity galas.
• VAIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployee-owned company and previous sponsor of The Miller Foundation's annual charity galas.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• California Community Foundation: Large community foundation operating across California that funds scholarships, education initiatives, and local charitable causes. Regional peer sharing the same education-grantmaking and community-support mission within California.
• Orange County Community Foundation: Community foundation serving Orange County, California. Operates in the same geography as The Miller Foundation and administers scholarship and charitable funds for local students and nonprofits — a direct regional peer in mission and beneficiary base.

Direct peers

• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: National education foundation awarding scholarships and ongoing support to high-achieving students with financial need. Direct peer in combining financial scholarships with multi-year student guidance — the same differentiation The Miller Foundation claims.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Large national scholarship organization supporting students from underserved backgrounds in pursuing higher education. Direct peer in scholarship-giving model and corporate-sponsor-driven fundraising for student aid.
• UNCF (United Negro College Fund): Long-standing national scholarship organization funding higher education for students in need through donor contributions and signature fundraising events. Direct peer in education-scholarship mission and donor-driven gala/event fundraising model.
• Dell Scholars Program: Scholarship program supporting low-income, highly motivated students pursuing higher education, with wraparound support services. Comparable in combining financial aid with non-financial student guidance for college completion.
• Scholarship America: National nonprofit that administers scholarship programs for students pursuing higher education. Direct peer in core offering (student scholarships) and similar model of distributing donor funds to students in need.
• Horatio Alger Association: National nonprofit awarding scholarships and support services to students overcoming adversity to pursue higher education. Comparable in providing ongoing support beyond tuition and in hosting galas/fundraising events to fund scholarships.

Broad incumbents

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: One of the largest private foundations globally with significant education and postsecondary-success grantmaking. Broad incumbent in the education-foundation space — not a direct competitor but illustrates the broader category The Miller Foundation operates within.

Others

• ACE Mentor Program: Nonprofit that mentors high school students into architecture, construction, and engineering careers. A current beneficiary of The Miller Foundation's 8th Annual Gala; relevant as a downstream partner and overlap in education-and-workforce development focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/themillerfoundation

Compliance1 record

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