Midler Family Foundation
The Midler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in Native education, modern dance, wildlife protection, public green space, and toxic-free landscaping.
Midler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Midler Family Foundation gave $52K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,500
- -83.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,583
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $384,141
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Midler Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 12Th Avenue South Suite 201, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 320-9161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Midler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Indian College Fund ($22K). Together the top 6 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 70 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (43%), New York (38%), and California (19%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Midler Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2024) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | General Donation | $22,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Foundation New York, NY | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Wild Is Life USA Los Angeles, CA | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Broadway Mall Association New York, NY | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Perfect Earth Project East Hampton, NY | General Donation | $3,500 |
| The Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | General Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $384,141 | $48,214 | $52,788 | $51,500 | 6 | $51,500 | $38,214 | $1,055 |
| 2023 | $388,715 | $66,568 | $313,893 | $310,000 | 14 | $310,000 | $51,568 | $1,380 |
| 2022 | $636,040 | $270,088 | $681,613 | $678,000 | 16 | $678,000 | $270,088 | $254 |
| 2021 | $1,047,565 | $211,748 | $686,486 | $684,000 | 18 | — | $211,748 | $3,457 |
| 2020 | $1,522,303 | $118,646 | $1,237,345 | $1,232,000 | 16 | — | $118,646 | $8,376 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Midler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supported: the American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education; Wild Is Life USA says it works to save orphaned baby elephants and supervise their controlled reintroduction into the wild; and the Paul Taylor Dance Foundation describes its work as honoring Paul Taylor’s legacy and investing in American modern dance. The Broadway Mall Association says it maintains Broadway median strips as public open space, while Perfect Earth Project says it promotes toxic-free lawns and landscapes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 6 grants totaling $51,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $22,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest grants were $22,000 to the American Indian College Fund, $10,000 to the Paul Taylor Dance Foundation, and $10,000 to Wild Is Life USA. Other listed grants were $5,000 to the Broadway Mall Association, $3,500 to Perfect Earth Project, and $1,000 to The Fresh Air Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bette Midler is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Midler Family Foundation is led by Bette Midler, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bette Midler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Midler Family Foundation
How much does Midler Family Foundation give each year?
Midler Family Foundation gave $52K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $310K across 14 grants.
What is Midler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Midler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,583, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Midler Family Foundation give grants?
Midler Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Midler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Midler Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Midler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Midler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Indian College Fund ($22,000), Paul Taylor Dance Foundation ($10,000) and Wild Is Life USA ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Midler Family Foundation?
Midler Family Foundation reported $384K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Midler Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Midler Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Midler Family Foundation's EIN?
Midler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7437183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Midler Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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