Private foundation · EIN 92-6555242 · Columbus, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sylvia Miller Philanthropic Fund

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: 3 grants paid, $81K total, median $27K. 67% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$81K
Median grant
$27K
Stays in OH
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYGeneral operating$27K
Boys & Girls Club of MassillonMassillon, OHGeneral operating$27K
Habitat for Humanity East Central OhioCanton, OHGeneral operating$27K

By state: Ohio 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Sylvia Miller Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Sylvia Miller Philanthropic Fund 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 Sylvia Miller Philanthropic Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $81K across 3 grants, a median of $27K.

Where does Sylvia Miller Philanthropic Fund give?

Ohio (2 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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