Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller
The Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington, established in 1994 to perpetuate the philanthropic legacy of Mr. and Mrs. Miller. The foundation was granted charitable status in January 1997 and operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.4M
+12.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$817K
+0.5% YoY
Grant Count
17
-10.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+12.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established to continue the philanthropic activities that Mr. and Mrs. Miller supported generously during their lifetimes. The foundation focuses on the Pacific Northwest, making grants primarily to civic and cultural institutions that serve the general public.
Primary funding interests include:
- Gardens and Horticulture — with particular emphasis on botanical gardens and plant preservation
- Education — including research funding and educational initiatives
- Arts & Culture
- Environment
- History of the Northwest — supporting the study, research, and acquisition of books and papers relating to regional history
Grantmaking
Grants may be made to eligible nonprofit organizations that received gifts from Pendleton or Elisabeth Carey Miller during their lifetimes. The foundation also considers requests from nonprofit organizations to support the study, research, and acquisition of books and papers relating to the history of the Northwest, regardless of prior relationship with the Millers.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding internationally, with a primary focus on the Pacific Northwest region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $16,377,421
- Total Revenues: $712,773
- Total Expenses: $928,552
- Total Giving: $813,614
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $18,356,891
- Total Giving: $817,390
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,356,891 | $16,377,421 | $16,632,012 |
| Revenue | $830,203 | $712,773 | $411,227 |
| Expenses | $940,319 | $928,552 | $870,731 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $854,983 | $853,145 | $798,407 |
| Net Investment Income | $752,955 | $643,386 | $353,415 |
| Distributable Amount | $896,960 | $811,036 | $847,613 |
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
94 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD TED ANDREWS | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| GEOFFREY REVELLE | President | 1 | — |
| FRANK MINTON | Vice President | 1 | — |
| JOHN WM BILL ZOOK JR | Secretary | 5 | $28,920 |
| STEPHEN D FISHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALLISON PARKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN NEVLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARKA WAECHTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROL LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELLEN LOOK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation supports ongoing initiatives including:
**Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden** — The foundation maintains connections to the Miller Garden, which features educational programming and botanical research
Elisabeth Carey Miller Scholarships in Horticulture ...**Great Plant Picks** — Supporting plant selection and preservation initiatives
**Butterfly House & Pollinator Garden** — Funding maintenance and renewal of pollinator-focused botanical spaces
**Native American Resources** — Supporting two online databases addressing Native American topics
**Horticulture Scholarships** — Elisabeth Carey Miller Scholarships in Horticulture are available through affiliated programs
Elisabeth Carey Miller Scholarships in Horticulture ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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