The Elinor and Tw Miller Jr
The Elinor and T.W. Miller, Jr. Foundation is a family foundation based in Orlando, Florida. The foundation was established in 2004 following the passing of Bill Miller, and operates to honor the philanthropic vision and legacy of Elinor and T.W. Miller, Jr. The foundation is dedicated to enhancing the communities where the Millers lived and worked.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.8M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$934K
+2.9% YoY
Grant Count
12
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$78K
-5.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to ensure that the Millers' resources continue to enhance Winter Park, Florida; Ashland, Ohio; and the surrounding areas. The foundation is dedicated to the causes Bill and Elinor loved most:
- Education (including higher and undergraduate education)
- Health care
- Athleticism
- Spiritual health
- Community engagement
- Philanthropy and foundations
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications exclusively from 501(c)(3) organizations that align with its mission. However, the foundation only accepts applications from grantseekers that have been specifically invited to apply—unsolicited applications are not accepted.
Grant Range
$370
Average Grant
$370
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- Florida: Apopka, Maitland, Orlando, Winter Park
- Ohio: Ashland
- California: Rancho Palos Verdes
- Nebraska: Boys Town
- Oregon: Enterprise
Primary focus areas are Winter Park, Florida and Ashland, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $14,705,308
- Annual Expenses: $1,087,837
- Annual Revenue: $589,209
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,841,198 | $14,705,308 | $15,203,936 |
| Revenue | $1,254,604 | $589,209 | $577,761 |
| Expenses | $1,118,714 | $1,087,837 | $1,178,697 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,025,487 | $991,502 | $1,050,374 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,161,377 | $493,077 | $481,865 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,052,172 | $957,005 | $972,918 |
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
65 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Elinor and Tw Miller Jr
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by four trustees:
- Harold Ward, Esq.
- Donald Brown
- Marilyn Becker
- Graham White, Esq.
Each trustee works 5 hours and receives compensation of $12,000.
Contact: Donald Brown, donbrown@familyofficeinfo.com, 407-420-9005
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAROLD WARD ESQ | TRUSTEE | 5 | $12,000 |
| DONALD BROWN | TRUSTEE | 5 | $12,000 |
| MARILYN BECKER | TRUSTEE | 5 | $12,000 |
| GRAHAM WHITE ESQ | TRUSTEE | 5 | $12,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced significant grant initiatives, including Spark Awards for artists. The foundation has granted $1.6 million to local nonprofits and announced $500,000 in Spark Awards, with a second round of $1.5 million in artists' Spark Awards.
Elinor and T.W. Miller, Jr. Foundation: Impacting Generation of ChildrenData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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