The Stimson-Miller Foundation
Accepts applications
The Stimson-Miller Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $273,769 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$273,769
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $220,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $193,000 | 17 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 13 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $273,769 | 17 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol Nordahl 9400 SW Barnes Road Suite 530, Portland, OR 97225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 478-1501 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See application guidelines at www.stimsonmillerfoundation.org. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Stimson-Miller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 9 | $127,760 |
| Idaho | 5 | $91,009 |
| Washington | 3 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Career Path Services | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Kaniksu Land Trust | Capital improvements | $26,009 |
| Community Cancer Services | Program expenses | $20,000 |
| Community Transitional School | Program expenses | $20,000 |
| Parkinsons Resources of Oregon | Program expenses | $20,000 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | Program expenses | $20,000 |
| Safe Passage (The Women's Center) | Program expenses | $20,000 |
| Clatskanie Farmer Collective | Program expenses | $16,750 |
| Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (Sole) | Program expenses | $15,000 |
| Yes (Youth Emergency Services) of Pend Oreille County | Program expenses | $15,000 |
| Banks School District #13 | Capital improvements | $15,000 |
| Northwest Youth Corps | Program expenses | $13,510 |
| Music Conservatory of Sandpoint | Program expenses | $10,000 |
| Northeast Youth Center | Program expenses | $10,000 |
| Oregon FFA Foundation Inc | Program expenses | $10,000 |
| Sitka Center for Art and Ecology | Program expenses | $7,500 |
| College Possible | Program expenses | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Nordahl
- Clara Evensen
- Chalmers Morse Jr
- Kurt Ruttum
- Chad French
- Elizabeth Graham
- Kim Graham
- Daisy Graham
- Nicolas Meigs
- Ed Swensson
Questions people ask
Does The Stimson-Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See application guidelines at www.stimsonmillerfoundation.org..
How much does The Stimson-Miller Foundation give?
$273,769 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Stimson-Miller Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Nordahl (Executive Director), Clara Evensen (President), Chalmers Morse Jr (Vice President / Secretary) and Kurt Ruttum (Assistant Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Stimson-Miller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.