Miles E J & E L Mem FD
Miles E J & E L Mem FD is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $174K. Net investment income was $145K.
Miles E J & E L Mem FD at a glance
In short: Miles E J & E L Mem FD gave $174K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $173,584
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,396
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,877
- Total assets
- $2,979,056
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Miles E J & E L Mem FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Virginia ($113K). Together the top 4 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 20 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Miles E J & E L Mem FD gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2021) to $190K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Operating | $112,830 |
| Eastern Mennonite University Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $54,779 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $4,975 |
| Agusta Regional SPCA Inc Staunton, VA | General Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,979,056 | $170,530 | $212,124 | $173,584 | 4 | $189,000 | $145,253 | $171,865 |
| 2024 | $3,020,369 | $80,954 | $203,769 | $163,609 | 4 | $177,917 | $59,491 | $160,824 |
| 2023 | $3,142,869 | $294,441 | $204,308 | $165,073 | 4 | $178,878 | $273,733 | $150,790 |
| 2022 | $3,054,377 | $257,671 | $231,846 | $190,343 | 4 | $206,599 | $231,752 | $173,946 |
| 2021 | $3,028,650 | $144,621 | $201,023 | $160,479 | 4 | — | $123,924 | $172,821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miles E J & E L Mem FD reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Miles E J & E L Mem FD's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$34K (2021) → $39K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $39K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Miles E J & E L Mem FD
How much does Miles E J & E L Mem FD give each year?
Miles E J & E L Mem FD gave $174K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $164K across 4 grants.
What is Miles E J & E L Mem FD's typical grant size?
Miles E J & E L Mem FD's median grant in 2025 was $29,877, and its average grant was $43,396, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Miles E J & E L Mem FD give grants?
Miles E J & E L Mem FD gives mostly in Virginia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (32%).
Does Miles E J & E L Mem FD give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Miles E J & E L Mem FD's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Miles E J & E L Mem FD?
Miles E J & E L Mem FD reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Miles E J & E L Mem FD?
Miles E J & E L Mem FD is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Miles E J & E L Mem FD's EIN?
Miles E J & E L Mem FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7822847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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