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James F & Marion L Miller Foundation

Portland, Oregon  ·  EIN 030373895  ·  Private foundation

James F & Marion L Miller Foundation is a Oregon-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $13.7M in annual giving against $149.1M in assets. This page documents the 1,260 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for James F & Marion L Miller Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$13.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$149.1M
Total assets
1,260
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What James F & Marion L Miller Foundation funds

James F & Marion L Miller Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Higher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for James F & Marion L Miller Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Portland State University Foundation
2008-081 SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Portland, OR$3.7M2017
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
ONE YEAR PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LARGE-SCALE REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY
Ashland, OR$2.0M2023
Portland Art Museum
THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ART MUSEUM
Portland, OR$1.2M2023
Oregon Symphony
THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA
Portland, OR$1.2M2023
Oregon Symphony
THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA
Portland, OR$1.2M2024
Children's Institute
FIVE YEAR PROJECT SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY PROGRAM THROUGH MILLER EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE
Portland, OR$875K2024
Children's Institute
EARLY SCHOOL SUCCESS INITIATIVE
Portland, OR$828K2019
Portland Art Museum
THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ART MUSEUM
Portland, OR$800K2024
Children's Institute
FIVE YEAR PROJECT SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY PROGRAM THROUGH MILLER EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE
Portland, OR$750K2023
Children's Institute
FIVE YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY PROGRAM THROUGH MILLER EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE
Portland, OR$750K2022
Children's Institute
EARLY SCHOOL SUCCESS INITIATIVE
Portland, OR$750K2020
Children's Institute
MILLER FOUNDATION INITIATIVE
Portland, OR$640K2017
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE 2020, 2021 AND 2022 SEASONS
Ashland, OR$600K2020
Portland Opera
THREE YEAR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR OPERA COMPANY
Portland, OR$600K2023
Oregon Symphony
GRANT FOR TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
Portland, OR$575K2017

James F & Marion L Miller Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$12.2M
2019$8.3M
2020$12.9M
2022$9.0M
2023$15.4M
2024$11.1M

How to apply for funding from James F & Marion L Miller Foundation

From James F & Marion L Miller Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE POSTED PERIODICALLY AT WWW.MILLERFOUND.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at millerfound.org.

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Frequently asked questions about James F & Marion L Miller Foundation

Does James F & Marion L Miller Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — James F & Marion L Miller Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does James F & Marion L Miller Foundation fund?
James F & Marion L Miller Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Portland State University Foundation, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Portland Art Museum. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does James F & Marion L Miller Foundation give in grants?
James F & Marion L Miller Foundation reported $13.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $68.8M over 1,260 grants.
Where is James F & Marion L Miller Foundation located?
James F & Marion L Miller Foundation is based in Portland, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 030373895.
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About this profile. This page is built from James F & Marion L Miller Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with James F & Marion L Miller Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.