Charles E Miller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles E Miller Foundation is a private foundation in Scarborough, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$215,279
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $64,744 |
| 2024 | $9,000 | 4 | $196,268 |
| 2025 | $11,500 | 5 | $215,279 |
How to apply
Charles E Miller 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5 | $11,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Acts | Service | $5,000 |
| Ilap Maine | Service | $2,500 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Research | $1,500 |
| Center for Small Town Jewish Life | Service | $1,500 |
| Camp Susan Curtis | Service | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elinor Miller
- Marc Miller
- Elizabeth Cleek
- Amanda Miller-Burg
- Howard Goldenfarb
- Joan Fortin
Questions people ask
Does Charles E Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles E Miller Foundation give?
$11,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Charles E Miller Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elinor Miller (Director), Marc Miller (Director), Elizabeth Cleek (Director) and Amanda Miller-Burg (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.