Private foundation · EIN 85-3609416 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elsa Miller Foundation Inc

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: 24 grants paid, $848K total, median $30K. 21% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$848K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in NY
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda FoundationRWHealthystart research project (office space costs)$79K
Menomee Range Historical FoundationIron Mountain, MITo support foundation in establishing a museum park in iron mountain$75K
Ukraine House DC FoundationWashington, DCOlena zelenska foundation for the superhero schools$75K
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda FoundationRWHealthy start seminar in october 2025$65K
African Mission Healthcare FoundationDeland, FLSt bakhita health training insititute in nuba mountains, sudan$60K
Tip Global HealthAptos, CAE-heza tool moficifation to reflect rct requirements and training$54K
Camp MolinaireChanning, MICamp site renovation$50K
Finlandia Foundation NationalPortland, ORSupporting finlandia folk school and art gallery in hanckock, mi$50K
Landmine Relief FundVan Nuys, CAUnrestricted grant$50K
Tip Global HealthAptos, CAFor e-heza development$50K
1000 Days FoundationIDFeasibility study in stunting prevention$35K
Baraka Community PartnershipsShepperton, UKTo continue operating the book boats and learning centres in laos$35K
Landmine Relief FundVan Nuys, CAFor cambodian self help demining$25K
Myriad USA - Aka King Boudouin Foundation US IncNew York, NYPatient flow project in rwanda, nyamata hospital$25K
St Joseph Mission SchoolSan Fidel, NMTo support and improve the school library in san fidel, new mexico$25K
Ukraine House DC FoundationWashington, DCOlena zelenska foundation for the superhero schools$20K
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYFinnish language program$19K
North Dickinson County SchoolM Felch, MIMusic instruments for the school band$15K
Council on Foreign RelationsNew York, NYAnnual fund$10K
Positive Exposure ProductionsNew York, NYUnrestricted grant for photo projects$10K
KaryaFRHealth clinic and pharmacy project in the karnali district in the mountains in nepal$7,285
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda FoundationRWPurchase and delivery of medical equipment to king faisal hospital in kigali, rwanda, including six baby scales, carrying cases and bags fo…$5,991
General Architecture CollaborativeIthica, NYAalto collaborative with rwanda university and art supplies$5,600
University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CACamp winning hands: comms radios$2,500

By state: INTL 6 · California 5 · Michigan 3 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 5 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Elsa Miller Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Luz & Carr, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Elsa Miller Foundation Inc 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 Elsa Miller Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $848K across 24 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Elsa Miller Foundation Inc give?

INTL (6 grants), California (5 grants), Michigan (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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