Private foundation · EIN 20-5780175 · Newport Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J & T Miller Family 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: 4 grants paid, $103K total, median $18K. 25% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$103K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in CA
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Love MinistriesIrvine, CAGeneral operations$66K
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCDisaster relief$30K
Harbor 58Brandenton, FLTransition help for foster childrengeneral operations$5,000
Isiah 117 HouseElizabethton, TNGeneral operations$2,000

By state: California 1 · North Carolina 1 · Florida 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

J & T Miller Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of Miller Mayer Sullivan & Stev, 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 J & T Miller Family 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 J & T Miller Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $103K across 4 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does J & T Miller Family Foundation give?

California (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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