Private foundation · EIN 52-6855154 · Baltimore, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sally S & Decatur H Miller Private 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $178K total, median $5,000. 85% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$178K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MD
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends School of BaltimoreBaltimore, MDEducation$35K
ACLU Foundation IncNew York, NYLegal aid services$10K
Baltimore Public Media CorporationBaltimore, MDEducation$10K
Baltimore Symphony OrchestraBaltimore, MDIn suppoort of the arts and sciences$10K
Enoch Pratt Free LibraryBaltimore, MDEducation$10K
Legal Aid BureauBaltimore, MDLegal aid services$10K
Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MDNutrition and food insecurity$10K
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTProtecting children from harm$10K
The Baltimore Museum of ArtBaltimore, MDIn support of the arts and sciences$10K
The Walters Art MuseumBaltimore, MDIn support of the arts and sciences$10K
University of Baltimore School of LawBaltimore, MDEducation$10K
Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's CapitalWashington, DCEnvironmental preservation and conservation$5,000
Health Care for the HomelessBaltimore, MDHealthcare$5,000
Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research CenterBaltimore, MDIn suppoort of the arts and sciences$5,000
Umbc FoundationBaltimore, MDEducation$5,000
Blue Water BaltimoreBaltimore, MDEnvironmental preservation and conservation$2,500
Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, MDEnvironmental preservation and conservation$2,500
Planned Parenthood of MDBaltimore, MDHealthcare$2,500
Whcp Mid-Shore Community RadioCambridge, MDEducation$2,500
World Central KitchenWashington, DCNutrition and food insecurity$2,500
Baltimore Center StageBaltimore, MDIn suppoort of the arts and sciences$1,500
Baltimore Theater ProjectBaltimore, MDIn suppoort of the arts and sciences$1,500
BarcsBaltimore, MDAnimal welfare$1,500
Everyman TheaterBaltimore, MDIn suppoort of the arts and sciences$1,500
Fells Point Creative AllianceBaltimore, MDIn suppoort of the arts and sciences$1,500
Ladew Topiary GardensMonkton, MDIn support of educational, scientific, and cultural pursuits$1,500
Lake Roland Nature CouncilBaltimore, MDEnvironmental preservation and conservation$1,500

By state: Maryland 23 · New York 1 · Connecticut 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Sally S & Decatur H Miller Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Baltimore, Maryland, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Sally S & Decatur H Miller Private Foundation 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 Sally S & Decatur H Miller Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $178K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Sally S & Decatur H Miller Private Foundation give?

Maryland (23 grants), New York (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Baltimore that accept applications

All in Maryland
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
The Abell Foundation Incsince 1955 Baltimore, MD $13M391 grants · 2024 $20KYes $335M
France-Merrick Foundation Incsince 1967 Baltimore, MD $10M184 grants · 2024 $22KYes $193M
Robert W Deutsch Foundation Incsince 1992 Baltimore, MD $3.8M76 grants · 2024 $20KYes $136M
Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation Incsince 1959 Baltimore, MD $10M220 grants · 2024 $35KYes $123M
Email me matching grants