The Miley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Miley Foundation is a private foundation in Ocala, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $186,883 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$186,883
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $178,690 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $178,690 | 29 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $186,883 | 31 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
The Miley Foundation 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 The Miley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 20 | $146,850 |
| Florida | 4 | $24,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,283 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital Foundation | EndowmentRestricted Fund | $100,000 |
| Blessed Trinity | Village School | $14,000 |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital Foundation | Annual campaignGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| United Recovery Fund | General Support | $10,000 |
| Saving Mercy Blessed Trinity | Tiny House Homelessness Project | $7,500 |
| CAF America | National Sailing AcademyGeneral Support | $7,283 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General Support | $5,000 |
| Project Grace | General Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General Support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Longcreek Youth Development Center | DesignatedCreek to College Program | $3,000 |
| Saco River Theatre | General Support | $2,500 |
| Cheverus High School | General Support | $2,000 |
| Maine Vitae Society | General Support | $2,000 |
| Clongowes Wood College Foundation US | General Support | $2,000 |
| Christ the King Angelican Church | General Support | $2,000 |
| Mercy Focus on Haiti | Rainwater Harvesting Cistern Project | $2,000 |
| YMCA Camp Belknap | General Support | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General Support | $1,000 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank | General Support | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | General Support | $1,000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | General Support | $1,000 |
| Shepard's Lighthouse | General Support | $1,000 |
| Wayside Soup Kitchen | General Support | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Province of Mid-America | General Support | $750 |
| Dempsey Center | General Support | $500 |
| Winterkids | General Support | $350 |
| Cape Elizabeth Land Trust | General Support | $100 |
| Fort Williams Foundation | GeneralSupport | $100 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | General Support | $100 |
| Thomas Memorial Library Foundation | General Support | $100 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | General Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David Miley
- Brenda Miley
- John Miley
- Ben Miley
Questions people ask
Does The Miley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Miley Foundation give?
$186,883 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Miley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Miley (President), Brenda Miley (Director), John Miley (Director) and Ben Miley (Director).
What does The Miley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.