Miller Oil Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHESAPEAKE, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 19 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $35K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+2152.2% YoY
Grant Count
19
+58.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
+1322.4% YoY
About Miller Oil Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Miller Oil Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHESAPEAKE, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 19 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,203,543 | $1,314,697 |
| Revenue | $-22,903 | $-52,654 | $482,686 |
| Expenses | $1,197,287 | $57,009 | $185,272 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,171,700 | $52,025 | $74,460 |
| Net Investment Income | $35,261 | $5 | $288,761 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $53,771 | $58,638 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include The Wild Cherry Fund ($224,000), Michael James and Maryann Elsasser Miller Fund ($224,000), The Jeff Miller Fund ($112,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABILITY CENTER OF VIRGINIA VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING SUPERIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES THROUGHOUT HAMPTON ROADS. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INCLUSION, PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE, HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES, AND SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT. | $2,000 |
| FAMILIES OF AUTISM COMING TOGETHER (FACT) VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | TO AID IN PROVIDING IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES. CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOW FACT TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SOCIALIZATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. | $6,000 |
| HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC (HER SHELTER) PORTSMOUTH, VA | TO AID IN PROVIDING SAFE AND WELCOMING SPACES FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEEING SITUATIONS OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS, OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING. | $2,400 |
| HORIZONS HAMPTON ROADS NORFOLK, VA | TO HELP CHILDREN OF POVERTY IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATION AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. | $7,500 |
| LEE'S FRIENDS HELPING PEOPLE LIVE WITH CANCER NORFOLK, VA | TO AID IN OFFERING PERSON-TO-PERSON HELP AND NEEDED EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE FACING THE CRISIS OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANCER. | $5,000 |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF EASTERN VIRGINIA NORFOLK, VA | TO ASSIST IN PROMOTING THE EQUAL APPLICATION OF JUSTICE AND REMOVE IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIRNESS FOR THE LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE FAMILIES OF EASTERN VIRGINIA. | $2,500 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CHESAPEAKE, VA | ASSIST IN PROVIDING A PATHWAY TO FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY OF TRAINING AND SUPPORT. | $6,000 |
| ST MARY'S HOME FOR DISABLED CHILDREN NORFOLK, VA | TO AID IN PROVIDING A LOCATION FOR QUALITY, PERSONALIZED CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. | $2,800 |
| THE ELIZA HOPE FOUNDATION VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | TO AID IN CREATING AND SUSTAINING A CENTER THAT MEETS EVERY NEED OF A CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM AND OTHER RELATED DISORDERS. | $5,000 |
| TOGETHER WE CAN FOUNDATION VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | TO AID IN PROVDING PROGRAMMING TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT ADULT LIFE AND THE WORKFORCE IN HAMPTON ROADS AND SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA. PROGRAMS ASSIST IN ENSURING THAT THEY ARE BETTER PREPARED, MORE CONNECTED, AND HAVE A GREATER SENSE OF OPTIMISM ABOUT THEIR FUTURE. | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY G MILLER | PRESIDENT & CHAIRMEN | 5 | — |
| WANDA SHEFFIELD | VP & COMMUNITY DEV | 5 | — |
| MATT MILLER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| CAZANDRA FERGUSON | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller Oil Foundation?
Miller Oil Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHESAPEAKE, VA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Miller Oil Foundation operate?
Miller Oil Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana, Virginia, Vermont.
What size grants does Miller Oil Foundation award?
In 2023, Miller Oil Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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