Miter Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Miter Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 273 grants; the typical grant was $1,144 and the largest $257,260. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants273
- Typical grant$1,144
- Largest grant$257,260
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
56% 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 | $2.1 million | 239 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 273 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
Miter Charitable 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
What Miter Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 33 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $6,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 110 | $807,223 |
| Arizona | 23 | $242,550 |
| California | 29 | $163,058 |
| Illinois | 6 | $137,266 |
| New York | 7 | $100,750 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $83,500 |
| Washington | 17 | $80,750 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $45,200 |
| Indiana | 3 | $43,500 |
| Texas | 10 | $30,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Four Diamonds | 20-thon, 21-thon and penn state sports | $257,260 |
| Individual | Medical assistance | $236,194 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation | Camp donation, annual pledge, golf outing support | $177,350 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Support of children and their families | $123,766 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc | Support of breast cancer awareness | $68,500 |
| Support the Enlisted Project | Support | $57,000 |
| Simon's Heart | Sponsorship | $50,500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Mental health awareness support | $50,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Support of breast cancer awareness | $40,000 |
| Children's Flight of Hope | Support | $25,000 |
| Various Assistance Funds | Rbr assistance fund | $23,456 |
| The Invincible Foundation | Golf tournament | $20,000 |
| Team Red White and Blue Inc | Support | $20,000 |
| The Victory Foundation | Community support | $16,700 |
| Hegins Valley Fire Rescue | Annual support | $15,000 |
| American Humane | Support of the pup4patriots program | $15,000 |
| Christian Community Action | Support of school campaign | $14,500 |
| Make A Wish-North Texas | Community support | $14,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support of the giving tree program | $13,100 |
| Upper Dauphin Human Svcs Center | Support of food bank | $11,670 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Community support | $11,500 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Golf classic support 2024 | $10,500 |
| Northern Dauphin Co Branch YMCA | 2023 annual campaign | $10,320 |
| Kiwanis of Clover Park | Cops vs teachers charity event | $10,000 |
| Woody Williams Foundation Inc | Gold star family memorial monument | $10,000 |
| Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development | Support | $10,000 |
| Fisher House of Boston | Support | $10,000 |
| Employee Assistance Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Support | $10,000 |
| Maui Music Mission | Support | $10,000 |
| My Sister's Pantry | Support in fight against food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Food Share of Ventura County | Support in the fight against food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Yavapai County Food Bank | Support in the fight against food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Tualatin School House Pantry | Support in the fight against food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services | Support in the fight against food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Dixon Family Services | Support in the fight against food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission | Support in the fight against food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Food for Thought | Support in the fight against food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Central Pa Food Bank | Support in the fight against food insecurities | $10,000 |
| Community Mission of Hope | Support in the fight against food insecurities | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matt Desoto
- Kelly Neiderer
- David Truskey
- Mike Desoto
- Paul Gary
- Steve Rehman
- Stan Sullivan Joined 124
Questions people ask
Does Miter Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miter Charitable Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 273 grants, with a typical grant of $1,144.
Who runs Miter Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matt Desoto (Chairman), Kelly Neiderer (Treasurer), David Truskey (Secretary) and Mike Desoto (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Miter Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and human services.