James F & Marion L Miller Foundation
Accepts applications
James F & Marion L Miller Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.9 million in 237 grants; the typical grant was $23,500 and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11.9 million
- Number of grants237
- Typical grant$23,500
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$226 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $16.2 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $16.2 million | 231 | $214 million |
| 2024 | $11.9 million | 237 | $226 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carrie Hoops Executive Director 1905 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 546-3191, carrie@millerfound.org |
| What to submit | Please see application guidelines at www.millerfound.org/apply |
| Deadlines | Application deadlines are posted periodically at www.millerfound.org |
| Restrictions | The miller foundation makes responsive grants to requests from organizations based in Oregon whose primary focus is in the arts or education. For more information, please see application guidelines at www.millerfound.org/apply |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What James F & Marion L Miller Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 237 | $11.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Symphony | Three year operating support for professional orchestra | $1.2 million |
| Children's Institute | Five year project support for early childhood advocacy program through miller early childhood initiative | $875,000 |
| Children's Institute | Five year project support for early childhood advocacy program through miller early childhood initiative | $875,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Three year operating support for art museum | $800,000 |
| Portland Opera | Three year operating support for opera company | $400,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | Three year operating support for professional ballet company and school | $300,000 |
| Foundations for A Better Oregon | One year operating support for philanthropic collaborative supporting learning and advocacy for education systems change | $200,000 |
| Kids Unlimited of Oregon | Three year operating grant for in-school youth development program in southern oregon | $150,000 |
| Reap | Two year operating support for year-round multicultural youth leadership program | $150,000 |
| De la Salle North Catholic High School | Two year operating support for college-preparatory school serving underprivileged students and students of color | $150,000 |
| Britt Music & Arts Festival | Three year operating support for performing arts venue and music festival in southern oregon | $130,000 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (Omsi) | Two year operating support for statewide education programming | $125,000 |
| Project Youth | Two year operating support for educational supports for students in southern oregon | $125,000 |
| Literary Arts Inc | Three year operating support for literary arts organization | $125,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Partnership; three year collaborative grant for statewide network influencing educational system for black student success | $100,000 |
| Latino Network | Two year operating support for latino arts and education programming | $100,000 |
| Stand for Children | Two year operating support for system-level educational reforms in oregon | $100,000 |
| Northwest Children's Theater and School | One year operating support for youth theatre education program | $100,000 |
| Smart Reading | Two year operating support for statewide reading program | $100,000 |
| Oregon Children's Theatre | One year operating support for children's theatre organization | $90,000 |
| Artists Repertory Theatre | One year operating support for theatre company | $90,000 |
| The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts | Three year operating support for arts education and performance center | $90,000 |
| Eugene Ballet Company | Three year operating support for professional ballet company and ballet school | $88,000 |
| Eugene Symphony | Two year operating support for professional orchestra | $83,000 |
| Broadway Rose Theatre | Three year operating support for professional musical theatre company | $80,000 |
| Portland Playhouse | Two year operating support for professional repertory theatre | $78,000 |
| Crossroads Carnegie Art Center | Three year project support for public/private partnership for arts programming at national historic oregon trail interpretive center in rural baker county | $75,000 |
| Teaching Preschool Partners | Three year general operating grant for professional development, mentoring services and tools to pre-k to 2nd grade educators | $75,000 |
| Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Three year operating support for contemporary arts organization | $75,000 |
| Arts for Learning Northwest | One year operating support for teaching artist training and in-school arts education programming | $75,000 |
| Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc | Two year operating support for tuition-free alternative high school college and career preparatory program for low income youth | $75,000 |
| Open Signal | Three year operating support for media and film production workshops, artists residencies & community media platform | $75,000 |
| Chamber Music Northwest | Three year operating support for small ensemble concerts and classical music education programming | $75,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Three year operating support for K-12 education programming about the natural world and cultural history of the high desert | $75,000 |
| Tamastslikt Cultural Institute | Two year operating support for indigenous museum in umatilla | $75,000 |
| College Possible | Three year operating support for college access and success program for urban and rural low-income students | $75,000 |
| PDX Jazz | Two year operating support for jazz performance and arts education programming | $75,000 |
| Oregon Humanities | Three year operating support for storytelling, literary, and arts-integrated programming | $70,000 |
| Northwest Dance Project | Three year operating support for contemporary dance company and school | $70,000 |
| White Bird | Three year operating support for contemporary dance performances | $65,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Hoops
- Charles H Putney
- Peter Koehler
- John Tapogna
- Subashini Ganesan-Forbes
- Kali Ladd Thorne
- William Swindells
- Donald L Grotting
- Giyen Kim
Questions people ask
Does James F & Marion L Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadlines are posted periodically at www.millerfound.org.
How much does James F & Marion L Miller Foundation give?
$11.9 million in tax year 2024, across 237 grants, with a typical grant of $23,500.
Who runs James F & Marion L Miller Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn Hoops (Executive Director), Charles H Putney (Chairman of the Board), Peter Koehler (President) and John Tapogna (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does James F & Marion L Miller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.