Miller Oil Foundation
Miller Oil Foundation was a private foundation based in Chesapeake, Virginia. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and states that the foundation was terminated and liquidated by December 29, 2023; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Miller Oil Foundation at a glance
In short: Miller Oil Foundation gave $1.2M across 19 grants in 2023 (avg $62K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,171,700
- +2152.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 19
- +58.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $61,668
- +1322.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- Indiana (76% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Miller Oil Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing does not describe an application process, and the foundation has been terminated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 Bruton Court Suite 100, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Phone: (757) 623-6600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Miller Oil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Wild Cherry Fund ($224K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 60 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 24% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Miller Oil Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1043% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2022) to $1.2M (2023). In 2023 it made 19 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wild Cherry Fund Indianapolis, IN | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $224,000 |
| Michael James and Maryann Elsasser Miller Fund Norfolk, VA | Sponsored by hampton roads community foundation; to aid in grants for local charities | $224,000 |
| The Jeff Miller Fund Indianapolis, IN | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| The Joanna Miller-Miller Fund Indianapolis, IN | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| ACM Fund Indianapolis, IN | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| ACM CF Donor Fund Indianapolis, IN | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| Matt Miller Fund Indianapolis, IN | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| Sheffield Foundation Indianapolis, IN | A direct contribution to the donor's donor-advised fund, sponsored by a qualified 501(c)(3) | $112,000 |
| Horizons Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA | To help children of poverty improve their education and break the cycle of poverty. | $7,500 |
| Western Tidewater Free Clinic Suffolk, VA | To aid in provididing and sustaining resources for free and charitable clinics to help increase their capacity to serve those with unmet healthcare needs. | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-22,903 | $1,197,287 | $1,171,700 | 19 | $1,171,700 | $35,261 | — |
| 2022 | $1,203,543 | $-52,654 | $57,009 | $52,025 | 12 | $52,025 | $5 | $53,771 |
| 2021 | $1,314,697 | $482,686 | $185,272 | $74,460 | 15 | $74,460 | $288,761 | $58,638 |
| 2020 | $1,085,688 | $162,993 | $103,365 | $102,530 | 14 | — | $41,292 | $3,760 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included contributions to donor-advised funds and support for organizations working in areas including education, health care, services for people with autism or disabilities, employment training, youth, and legal assistance.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Western Tidewater Free Clinic says it provides high-quality, non-emergency health care to people who cannot otherwise afford it; Horizons Hampton Roads says it advances educational equity through partnerships and learning experiences outside school; and Neighborhood says it provides skill training and community support to help residents obtain living-wage careers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,171,700. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $224,000, with a median of $7,500. Among the largest grants were $224,000 to The Wild Cherry Fund and $224,000 to the Michael James and Maryann Elsasser Miller Fund. The filing describes the former as a direct contribution to a donor-advised fund and the latter as supporting local charity grants through the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. Six other listed donor-advised or named funds received $112,000 each.
Other 2023 recipients included Horizons Hampton Roads ($7,500), Western Tidewater Free Clinic ($7,500), Families of Autism Coming Together ($6,000), and Neighborhood ($6,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Jeffrey G. Miller as President & Chairmen, Wanda Sheffield as VP & Community Dev, Matt Miller as Treasurer, and Cazandra Ferguson as Secretary.
Miller Oil Foundation is led by Jeffrey G. Miller, President & Chairmen since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jeffrey G. Miller
President & Chairmen
President & Chairman → President & Chairmen, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cazandra Ferguson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Sheffield
Vice President & Community Development
Vice President & Community Development Chair → Vice President & Community Development, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: August C Miller (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Lindsay S Pryor (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Mark Pryor (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Miller Oil Foundation
How much does Miller Oil Foundation give each year?
Miller Oil Foundation gave $1.2M across 19 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $52K across 12 grants.
What is Miller Oil Foundation's typical grant size?
Miller Oil Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $7,500, and its average grant was $61,668, across 19 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Miller Oil Foundation give grants?
Miller Oil Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (7 grants), Norfolk, VA (5 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (4 grants).
Does Miller Oil Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Miller Oil Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Miller Oil Foundation's largest grantees?
Miller Oil Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include The Wild Cherry Fund ($224,000), Michael James and Maryann Elsasser Miller Fund ($224,000) and The Jeff Miller Fund ($112,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Miller Oil Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included contributions to donor-advised funds and support for organizations working in areas including education, health care, services for people with autism or disabilities, employment training, youth, and legal assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miller Oil Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Miller Oil Foundation's EIN?
Miller Oil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1258584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Miller Oil Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). Miller Oil Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/miller-oil-foundation-morg_9dde45ac68434788bf883b01ffdaf136
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