Private foundation · EIN 20-2007116 · Ocala, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Miley Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $187K total, median $2,000. 13% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$187K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in FL
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northern Light Mercy Hospital FoundationPortland, MEEndowmentRestricted Fund$100K
Blessed TrinityOcala, FLVillage School$14K
Northern Light Mercy Hospital FoundationPortland, MEAnnual campaignGeneral Support$10K
United Recovery FundPortland, MEGeneral Support$10K
Saving Mercy Blessed TrinityOcala, FLTiny House Homelessness Project$7,500
Caf AmericaAlexandria, VANational Sailing AcademyGeneral Support$7,283
Big Brothers Big SistersWestbrook, MEGeneral Support$5,000
Project GraceScarborough, MEGeneral Support$5,000
Salvation ArmyPortland, MEGeneral Support$3,000
Friends of Longcreek Youth Development CenterSouth Portland, MEDesignatedCreek to College Program$3,000
Saco River TheatreBar Mills, MEGeneral Support$2,500
Cheverus High SchoolPortland, MEGeneral Support$2,000
Maine Vitae SocietyAuburn, MEGeneral Support$2,000
Clongowes Wood College Foundation USMedfield, MAGeneral Support$2,000
Christ the King Angelican ChurchOcala, FLGeneral Support$2,000
Mercy Focus on HaitiBaltimore, MDRainwater Harvesting Cistern Project$2,000
YMCA Camp BelknapWolfeboro, NHGeneral Support$1,500
Boys & Girls ClubPortland, MEGeneral Support$1,000
Good Shepard Food BankAuburn, MEGeneral Support$1,000
Smile TrainNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Wentworth Institute of TechnologyBoston, MAGeneral Support$1,000
Shepard's LighthouseBelleview, FLGeneral Support$1,000
Wayside Soup KitchenPortland, MEGeneral Support$1,000
Capuchin Province of Mid-AmericaDenver, COGeneral Support$750
Dempsey CenterAuburn, MEGeneral Support$500
WinterkidsWestbrook, MEGeneral Support$350
Cape Elizabeth Land TrustCape Elizabeth, MEGeneral Support$100
Fort Williams FoundationCape Elizabeth, MEGeneralSupport$100
Friends of Casco BaySouth Portland, MEGeneral Support$100
Thomas Memorial Library FoundationCape Elizabeth, MEGeneral Support$100
Maine Farmland TrustBelfast, MEGeneral Support$100

By state: Maine 20 · Florida 4 · Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 2 · Maryland 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

The Miley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ocala, Florida, administered in care of Vortechnics, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Miley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Miley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $187K across 31 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does The Miley Foundation give?

Maine (20 grants), Florida (4 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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