Private foundation · EIN 94-3315964 · Long Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

G Willard Miller 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: 30 grants paid, $425K total, median $6,250. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$425K
Median grant
$6,250
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
John Muir Medical Ctr FoundationWalnut Creek, CAContribution$100K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAContribution$75K
Stanford Women's Cancer CtrPalo Alto, CAContribution$55K
The Riekes CenterMenlo Park, CAContribution$23K
One (orinda Network for Education)Orinda, CAContribution$15K
M-A Foundation for the FutureAtherton, CAContribution$15K
Carondelet High SchoolConcord, CAContribution$10K
Commit FoundationBozeman, MTContribution$10K
Friends of Jaclyn FoundationHopewell Junction, NYContribution$10K
George Mark Children's FundSan Leandro, CAContribution$10K
Redeemer SchoolLos Angeles, CAContribution$10K
Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VAContribution$10K
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CAContribution$10K
Child and Family InstituteMenlo Park, CAContributioncontribution$7,500
Peninsula Ball FoundationMenlo Park, CAContribution$7,500
Angels for Angels FoundationAurora, COContribution$5,000
De LA Salle High SchoolConcord, CAContribution$5,000
Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CAContribution$5,000
Whole School NindfulnessWrentham, MAContribution$5,000
Marquette University Men's Lacrosse TeamMilwaukee, WIContribution$5,000
Canvas Church San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAContribution$4,000
FiloliWoodside, CAContribution$4,000
Nps Fnd Amer HerosPebble Beach, CAContribution$4,000
Ravenswood Educational FundMenlo Park, CAContribution$4,000
Menlo Atherton Football AssnMenlo Park, CAContribution$3,500
Mobilize LoveSan Francisco, CAContribution$3,500
Grateful GatheringsBerkeley, CAContribution$3,000
Palo Alto Medical FoundationPalo Alto, CAContribution$2,500
Children's Hosp of Okland-Hill BranchOakland, CAContribution$2,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyUpland, CAContribution$2,000

By state: California 24 · Montana 1 · New York 1 · Virginia 1 · Colorado 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

G Willard Miller Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Long Beach, California, administered in care of G Willard Miller, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 G Willard Miller 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 G Willard Miller Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $425K across 30 grants, a median of $6,250.

Where does G Willard Miller Foundation give?

California (24 grants), Montana (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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