Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller
The Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation is a private foundation established in 2004 in Kentucky and currently based in Sarasota, Florida. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$394K
+2.1% YoY
Grant Count
43
-12.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+16.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Recreation and sports programs
- Environmental conservation
Grantmaking
The foundation made 42 grants in 2024, with total giving of $393,500. Typical grant awards range from $500 to $168,000.
Ready to take the next step with Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Kentucky, Florida, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,553,923
- Total Revenues: $579,965
- Total Expenses: $516,877
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,553,923 | $4,490,835 | $4,848,181 |
| Revenue | $579,965 | $139,030 | $220,779 |
| Expenses | $516,877 | $496,376 | $595,505 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $395,600 | $389,450 | $473,820 |
| Net Investment Income | $458,761 | $36,667 | $116,815 |
| Distributable Amount | $435,317 | $390,563 | $401,654 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISDEE WRIGLEY MILLER | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| BRIAN MCNALLY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SLOAN M HANEY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JAMES MATHER MILLER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the foundation made a significant $2.5 million gift to the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information to support a renovation project at the institution.
$2.5 million gift from Wrigley Miller to support UK College of CommunicationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Virgil P Warren Fdn Tr Ua
ORLANDO, FL
Assets
$4.2M
Grants
14
Total Given
$96K
The Fritch Foundation
FT LAUDERDALE, FL
Assets
—
Grants
17
Total Given
$167K
Leiman Asterisk Foundation Inc
DELRAY BEACH, FL
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
2
Total Given
$62K
Rachel Memorial Foundation
SANTA RSA BCH, FL
Assets
—
Grants
6
Total Given
$10K
My Brother'ssister's Keeper Charitable
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL
Assets
$462K
Grants
1
Total Given
$50K
The Shore Lane Family Foundation Inc
BOCA GRANDE, FL
Assets
$335
Grants
20
Total Given
$430K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities