Grace Charitable Foundation Inc
Grace Charitable Foundation Inc (also known as Doreen Downs Miller Foundation Inc) is a private independent foundation classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is located in Garden City, New York and has been tax-exempt since May 2004. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.2M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$425K
-26.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
-76.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$106K
+213.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general purpose grants to a diverse range of charitable organizations. Based on recent grant activity, the foundation supports organizations across multiple sectors including animal welfare, community development, education, youth development, food security, religious institutions, and private schools.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$250 to $250,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $24,067 for general purpose grants
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states including California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023 (ending June 2023):
- Total Assets: $11,943,960
- Total Revenue: $539,501
- Total Expenses: $657,050
- Total Giving: $585,516
- Investment Income and Dividends: $317,917
As of Fiscal Year 2024 (ending June 2024):
- Total Assets: $12,154,654
- Total Revenue: $708,398
- Total Expenses: $497,704
- Investment Income and Dividends: $331,075
The foundation has no liabilities and generates revenue primarily through investment income and dividends.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,154,654 | $11,943,960 | $12,061,509 |
| Revenue | $708,398 | $539,501 | $1,193,509 |
| Expenses | $497,704 | $657,050 | $900,766 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $436,034 | $585,516 | $826,997 |
| Net Investment Income | $648,178 | $485,570 | $1,127,785 |
| Distributable Amount | $637,893 | $603,102 | $679,088 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Doreen Downs – Director, President, Treasurer (5 hours per week, no compensation)
- Andrew Miller – Officer (7.5 hours per week, no compensation)
- Peter Miller – Officer (7.5 hours per week, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW MILLER | OFFICER | 10 | — |
| PETER MILLER | OFFICER | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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