Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross
Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to educational, cultural, and other organizations, with recipients in Texas, California, New York, Tennessee, and Michigan.
Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross at a glance
In short: Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross gave $38K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,756
- -48.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -68.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,432
- +62.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,606,986
- +10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen Warren Miles
Mailing address: 2424 Hazard, Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 526-3230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Houston ($10K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 20% to California, 11% to New York, and 3% to Tennessee. Michigan accounted for 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 32% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $74K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Houston, TX | General Purpose | $10,250 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Houston, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Timken Museum of Art San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Houston Symphony Houston, TX | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Kipp Schools San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | General Purpose | $1,700 |
| Chi Omega Memphis, TN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Patrons of Prado - Park of SD San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $550 |
| Hobby Center Foundation Houston, TX | General Purpose | $156 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,606,986 | $314,349 | $44,959 | $37,756 | 11 | $39,732 | $109,625 | $122,489 |
| 2023 | $2,361,492 | $303,312 | $82,872 | $73,783 | 35 | $73,783 | $92,408 | $103,591 |
| 2022 | $2,139,173 | $263,913 | $63,965 | $56,309 | 42 | $56,309 | $56,651 | $93,443 |
| 2021 | $1,937,147 | $57,856 | $29,151 | $22,249 | 34 | — | $50,846 | $83,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross reported a distributable amount of $122K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $37,756. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,250, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards were $10,250 to the University of Houston and $10,000 to Barbara Bush Houston Literacy, both for general purposes. Other grants included $5,000 to the Timken Museum of Art, $4,000 to Cornell University, $3,000 to Houston Symphony, and $2,000 to KIPP Schools; each was listed for general purposes.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: It accepts unsolicited requests. Contact Stephen Warren Miles. The filing lists no application form or materials and no restrictions on awards. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen Warren Miles as president and treasurer, Marilyn Ross Miles as vice president and secretary, and Stephen Warren Miles Jr and Edward Ross Miles as directors.
Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross is led by Stephen Warren Miles, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Warren Miles
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Ross Miles
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Warren Miles Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Ross Miles
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross
How much does Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross give each year?
Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross gave $38K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 35 grants.
What is Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross's typical grant size?
Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,432, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross that year got $4K on average.
Where does Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross give grants?
Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross's largest grantees?
Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross's largest 2024 grantees include University of Houston ($10,250), Barbara Bush Houston Literacy ($10,000) and Timken Museum of Art ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross?
Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross?
Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross's EIN?
Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2187638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Stephen Warren Miles & Marilyn Ross accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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