Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation
The Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation is a private foundation based in Rye, New Hampshire. Its 2024 filing reports 194 grants totaling $349,675 to organizations including educational, human-services, religious, and health-related grantees.
Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation at a glance
In short: Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation gave $350K across 194 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $349,675
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 194
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,802
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $11,125,462
- +29.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (14 of 85, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter application to Linda Milley, with no award restrictions. It states that the foundation has no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda Milley
Mailing address: 1056 Ocean Boulevard, Rye, NH 03870
Phone: (212) 297-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regina Cleri ($75K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
660 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 645 grants of 660 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Massachusetts received 53% of grant dollars, followed by New York (10%), Tennessee (9%), South Carolina (5%), and New Hampshire (4%). The listed grants also include recipients in Maine, Illinois, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 194 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 85 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $675 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $311K (2023) to $404K (2021). In 2024 it made 194 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regina Cleri Boston, MA | Donation | $75,000 |
| Friends of Harvard Hockey Boston, MA | Donation | $50,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Boston Brighton, MA | Donation | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Donation | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Formation Project N Charleston, SC | Donation | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Catholic Appeal Manchester, NH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Courage Lives Brewer, ME | Donation | $2,500 |
| Damien House Chicago, IL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Friends of Harvard Baseball Boston, MA | Donation | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,125,462 | $3,194,786 | $555,704 | $349,675 | 194 | $369,025 | $3,008,107 | $386,812 |
| 2023 | $8,568,117 | $1,857,266 | $592,003 | $311,050 | 159 | $330,300 | $1,595,563 | $302,535 |
| 2022 | $7,424,337 | $795,687 | $455,494 | $388,559 | 174 | $401,366 | $741,559 | $342,672 |
| 2021 | $7,634,234 | $435,749 | $420,126 | $404,250 | 94 | $412,188 | $427,811 | $381,696 |
| 2020 | $7,421,302 | $306,865 | $358,250 | $358,250 | 39 | — | $306,865 | $417,271 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $387K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing varied needs. For example, The Formation Project describes its mission as providing safety, stability, and connection for survivors of human trafficking. New Generation Inc. says it provides shelter and support for homeless pregnant women and mothers with children. Damien House says it provides medical care for people with Hansen’s disease through support of the Fundación de Padre Damián clinic.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 194 grants totaling $349,675. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $75,000, with a median of $500. Among the largest listed grants were $75,000 to Regina Cleri, $50,000 to Friends of Harvard Hockey, $50,000 to Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, and two grants to St. Jude Children’s Hospital totaling $30,000. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexander Milley as chair and treasurer, and Linda Milley as vice chair and secretary.
Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation is led by Alexander Milley, Chair & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander Milley
Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Milley
Vice Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation
How much does Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation give each year?
Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation gave $350K across 194 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $311K across 159 grants.
What is Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation's typical grant size?
Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,802, across 194 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation give grants?
Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Garrison, NY (12 grants), Chicago, IL (11 grants) and Boston, MA (7 grants).
Does Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 194 grants with a stated purpose on Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (194 grants).
Who are Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation's largest grantees?
Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Regina Cleri ($75,000), Sisters of St Joseph of Boston ($51,000 across 2 grants) and Friends of Harvard Hockey ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation?
Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $369K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $387K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing varied needs. For example, The Formation Project describes its mission as providing safety, stability, and connection for survivors of human trafficking. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation?
The filing lists a letter application to Linda Milley, with no award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation's EIN?
Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2877497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alexander-and-linda-milley-foundation-morg_fb77868759fe4cf8a294e278d9f185d2
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