Private foundation · EIN 31-6064532 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Miller Emerson R Trust 1966-1988

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $280K total, median $35K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$280K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Licking County FoundationNewark, OHGeneral support$140K
St John's Untd Church of ChristNewark, OHGeneral support$35K
Licking County Family YMCANewark, OHGeneral support$35K
Newark City Board of EducationNewark, OHGeneral support$35K
FIRST United Methodist ChurchNewark, OHGeneral support$18K
Second Presbyterian ChurchNewark, OHGeneral support$18K

About this foundation

Miller Emerson R Trust 1966-1988 is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of National City Bank Columbus, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Miller Emerson R Trust 1966-1988 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Miller Emerson R Trust 1966-1988 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $280K across 6 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Miller Emerson R Trust 1966-1988 give?

Ohio (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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