Miller Oil Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Miller Oil Foundation is a private foundation in Chesapeake, Virginia. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.2 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $224,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$224,000
- Assets$0
How to apply
Miller Oil 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 Miller Oil Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 7 | $896,000 |
| Virginia | 12 | $275,700 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wild Cherry Fund | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $224,000 |
| Michael James and Maryann Elsasser Miller Fund | Sponsored by hampton roads community foundation; to aid in grants for local charities | $224,000 |
| The Jeff Miller Fund | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| The Joanna Miller-Miller Fund | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| Acm Fund | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| Acm CF Donor Fund | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| Matt Miller Fund | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| Sheffield Foundation | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| Horizons Hampton Roads | To help children of poverty improve their education and break the cycle of poverty. | $7,500 |
| Western Tidewater Free Clinic | To aid in provididing and sustaining resources for free and charitable clinics to help increase their capacity to serve those with unmet healthcare needs. | $7,500 |
| Families of Autism Coming Together (Fact) | To aid in providing improved quality of life for individuals with autism and their families. Contributions allow fact to provide recreational programs designed to enhance the socialization and communication skills of individuals with autism. | $6,000 |
| Neighborhood | Assist in providing a pathway to financial stability through an integrated community of training and support. | $6,000 |
| Lee's Friends Helping People Live With Cancer | To aid in offering person-to-person help and needed emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families who are facing the crisis of diagnosis and treatment of cancer. | $5,000 |
| The Eliza Hope Foundation | To aid in creating and sustaining a center that meets every need of a child diagnosed with autism and other related disorders. | $5,000 |
| Together We Can Foundation | To aid in provding programming to improve outcomes for at-risk youth in transition to independent adult life and the workforce in hampton roads and southeastern virginia. Programs assist in ensuring that they are better prepared, more connected, and have a greater sense of optimism about their future. | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Home for Disabled Children | To aid in providing a location for quality, personalized care for children and adults with complex medical and behavioral needs so they can achieve their fullest potential. | $2,800 |
| Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia | To assist in promoting the equal application of justice and remove impediments to fairness for the low-income and vulnerable families of eastern virginia. | $2,500 |
| Help and Emergency Response Inc (Her Shelter) | To aid in providing safe and welcoming spaces for women and children fleeing situations of domestic or sexual violence, homelessness, or human trafficking. | $2,400 |
| Ability Center of Virginia | To assist in providing superior programs and services to support the needs of individuals with different abilities throughout hampton roads. The programs provide a wide range of activities that encourage community inclusion, personal independence, healthy life choices, and social skill development. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey G Miller
- Wanda Sheffield
- Matt Miller
- Cazandra Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does Miller Oil Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miller Oil Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2023, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Miller Oil Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jeffrey G Miller (President & Chairmen), Wanda Sheffield (VP & Community Dev), Matt Miller (Treasurer) and Cazandra Ferguson (Secretary).
What does Miller Oil Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and human services.