The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation is a private foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $7.4 million in 108 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $3.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$7.4 million
- Number of grants108
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$3.2 million
- Assets$40.3 million
How to apply
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley 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 Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 63 | $6.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $1.0 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $125,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $101,650 |
| New York | 8 | $55,850 |
| California | 5 | $32,550 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $25,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $6,966 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General funds | $3.2 million |
| Mount Holyoke College | General funds | $1.0 million |
| Kimmel Cultural Campus | General funds | $807,140 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | General funds | $558,000 |
| Calder Gardens Co Barnes Foundation | General funds | $500,000 |
| American Philosophical Society | General funds | $177,500 |
| Opera Company of Philadelphia | General funds | $175,000 |
| Two River Theater Company | General funds | $115,000 |
| 1 Love for Animals | General funds | $106,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Ctr for Innovative Medicine | General funds | $100,000 |
| The Lenfest Institute for Journalism | General funds | $50,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | General funds | $35,000 |
| Play on Philly | General funds | $35,000 |
| Stchristopher's Church | General funds | $33,750 |
| Academy of Music Restoration Fund | General funds | $30,600 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General funds | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania Innocence Project | General funds | $25,000 |
| Temple University Law School | General funds | $25,000 |
| The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia | General funds | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General funds | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of United States | General funds | $20,000 |
| League of American Orchestras | General funds | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | General funds | $19,698 |
| Williams College | General funds | $15,000 |
| The Rubicam Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Committee of Seventy | General funds | $13,800 |
| Pa Breast Cancer Coalition | General funds | $13,020 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General funds | $11,500 |
| Community College of Phila | General funds | $10,000 |
| Drexel University | General funds | $10,000 |
| Franklin Institute | General funds | $10,000 |
| Project 440 | General funds | $10,000 |
| Tabby's Place | General funds | $10,000 |
| Bearded Ladies | General funds | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | General fund | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society | General funds | $8,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | General funds | $5,000 |
| Madison River Foundation | General funds | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | General funds | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | General funds | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie A Miller
- Richard B Worley
Questions people ask
Does The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation give?
$7.4 million in tax year 2023, across 108 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Leslie A Miller (Trustee) and Richard B Worley (Trustee).
What does The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.