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James & Lila Miller Charitable Trust is a private trust based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 0000. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $687K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, James & Lila Miller Charitable Trust has made 60 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $23K. Annual giving has grown from $155K in 2021 to $323K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $653K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $150K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Florida, New York, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$38K
Average Grant
$39K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
James & Lila Miller Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 60 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, FL, NY.
James & Lila Miller Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.5M across 60 grants. The median grant size is $23K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $150K.
James & Lila Miller Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James & Lila Miller Charitable Trust is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April L Miller | Trustee | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Ted Miller | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Miller | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$399K
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
$6.9M
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
$323K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$99K
Distribution Amount
$251K
Total: $4.8M
Total Grants
60
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$23K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ContingentORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $100K | 2024 |
| KmhoorgORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $68K | 2024 |
| George Fox UniversityORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Newberg, OR | $60K | 2024 |
| KizimaniORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $25K | 2024 |
| Rose HavenORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $25K | 2024 |
| Maybelle Center For CommORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $15K | 2024 |
| Water AfricaORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Lake Oswego, OR | $10K | 2024 |
| Kairos Prison Ministry International IncORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Winter Park, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| Oregon Volunteer Firefighters AssociatioORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Salem, OR | $5K | 2024 |
| Harbor Rural Fire Protection DistrictORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Harbor, OR | $3K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Couch ParkORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Eugene, OR | $3K | 2024 |
| Razom IncORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| FaraORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Teddington | $25K | 2023 |
| Food For The Poor IncORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Coconut Creek, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Anza-Borrego FoundationORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Borrego Springs, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Northest Piolet ProjectORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Urban GleanersORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Union Gospel MissionORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Beaverton, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland Rescue MissionORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $9K | 2023 |
| Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Orlando, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Partners In HealthORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Team Western Ky Tornado ReliefORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Frankfort, KY | $25K | 2022 |
| Pdx Diaper BankORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |