Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $393,500 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $168,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$393,500
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$168,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $385,350 the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $385,350 | 49 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $393,500 | 43 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $234,000 |
| California | 5 | $66,000 |
| Kentucky | 13 | $53,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium | Support of "oceans for all" campaign for a new education aquarium | $168,000 |
| Grassroots Baseball | Subsidy | $50,000 |
| University of Florida - Deedie Wrigley-Hancock Fellowship | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| American Girls Baseball | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation - Butler Univ | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| The American Saddlebred Museum | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Bluegrass Care Navigators | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Camp Horsin Around | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Catalina Chimes Tower Foundation | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Central Kentucky Riding for Hope | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Children's Cancer Center | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Lexington the Cathedral Domain | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Horse Park Foundation | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish America | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| The Lexington Cancer Foundation | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Tidewell Foundation | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee | Subsidy | $3,000 |
| Brooke USA Foundation | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Sisterhood for Good Inc | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Carriage Association of America | Subsidy | $2,000 |
| Polo Players Support Group Inc | Subsidy | $2,000 |
| The Hearing & Speech Center | Subsidy | $2,000 |
| American Driving Society | Subsidy | $1,000 |
| Catalina Museum for Art and History | Subsidy | $1,000 |
| Big Waters Land Trust Fka Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast | Subsidy | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Sarasota County | Subsidy | $1,000 |
| Marion Therapeutic Riding Association | Subsidy | $1,000 |
| Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame | Subsidy | $1,000 |
| Paris Animal Welfare Society | Subsidy | $1,000 |
| Save Our Seabirds | Subsidy | $1,000 |
| United Professional Horsemen's Association Foundation | Subsidy | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Misdee Wrigley Miller
- Brian McNally
- Sloan M Haney
- James Mather Miller
Questions people ask
Does Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc give?
$393,500 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Misdee Wrigley Miller (President), Brian McNally (Director), Sloan M Haney (Director) and James Mather Miller (Director).
What does Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.