The Elinor and TW Miller Jr
The Elinor and T.W. Miller, Jr. Foundation is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. It supports community-building efforts in the Winter Park, Florida, and Ashland, Ohio, areas, with a stated commitment to education, health care, athleticism, spiritual health, and community engagement.
The Elinor and TW Miller Jr at a glance
In short: The Elinor and TW Miller Jr gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Florida. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,082,500
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,676
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $14,898,630
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Elinor and TW Miller Jr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website says eligible organizations may send a letter of inquiry with the requested amount, grant purpose, and basic organizational information. Applications are by invitation only: the board reviews potential invitations at regularly scheduled meetings, and selected organizations receive instructions to register and submit an application. The foundation has no submission deadlines. After a denial, the same grant request ordinarily will not be considered again, though a different request may be submitted unless the organization is unqualified for support.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 540777, Orlando, FL 32854
Phone: (407) 420-9005
Website: https://twmillerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Elinor and TW Miller Jr
Who The Elinor and TW Miller Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rollins College ($250K). Together the top 10 received $875K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 77 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic focus is Winter Park, Florida, and Ashland, Ohio, including surrounding areas; the eligible area must include one of those cities. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Florida recipients (95%) and also to Nebraska recipients (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Elinor and TW Miller Jr open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $620K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rollins College Winter Park, FL | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Jobs Partnership of Florida Winter Park, FL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| United Against Poverty Orlando, FL | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Orlando, FL | Charitable | $85,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Floria Orlando, FL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Lift Orlando Inc Orlando, FL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Bach Festival Society of Winter Park Maitland, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Boys Town Central Florida Boys Town, NE | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Christian Service Center Orlando, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission Orlando, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants; it reported 12 in 2024 and 11 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,898,630 | $1,362,314 | $1,304,882 | $1,082,500 | 17 | $1,175,069 | $1,261,622 | $1,084,164 |
| 2024 | $14,841,198 | $1,254,604 | $1,118,714 | $934,000 | 12 | $1,025,487 | $1,161,377 | $1,052,172 |
| 2023 | $14,705,308 | $589,209 | $1,087,837 | $907,400 | 11 | $991,502 | $493,077 | $957,005 |
| 2022 | $15,203,936 | $577,761 | $1,178,697 | $963,100 | 15 | $1,050,374 | $481,865 | $972,918 |
| 2021 | $15,804,872 | $1,340,288 | $934,941 | $738,712 | 22 | $829,419 | $1,237,687 | $1,057,079 |
| 2020 | $15,398,055 | $-346,351 | $790,560 | $620,000 | 5 | — | $163,991 | $868,169 |
| 2019 | $16,524,807 | $663,609 | $1,196,661 | $1,024,395 | 8 | — | $571,336 | $907,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elinor and TW Miller Jr reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enhance Winter Park, Ashland, and surrounding areas through causes Elinor and Bill Miller cared about: education, health care, athleticism, spiritual health, and community engagement. Its website gives special consideration to projects in those areas and says many grants are dollar-for-dollar matches intended to help organizations increase donors and improve service to their communities.
The foundation accepts applications from tax-exempt organizations under Internal Revenue Code Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a), provided their work benefits the Winter Park or Ashland areas. Its 2025 grants included a range of organizations. For example, Rollins College describes its mission as educating students for global citizenship and responsible leadership; Shepherd’s Hope says it helps provide health care access for uninsured people; and Crew Boosters of Winter Park says it promotes rowing at Winter Park High School.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,082,500. Grants ranged from $12,500 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest were Rollins College ($250,000), Jobs Partnership of Florida ($100,000), United Against Poverty ($90,000), AdventHealth Foundation ($85,000), Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida ($75,000), and LIFT Orlando ($75,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold Ward, Esq., Donald Brown, Marilyn Becker, and Graham White, Esq., as trustees.
The Elinor and TW Miller Jr's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Graham White Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Harold Ward Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Marilyn Becker
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Harold Ward ESQ (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Elinor and TW Miller Jr
How much does The Elinor and TW Miller Jr give each year?
The Elinor and TW Miller Jr gave $1.1M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $934K across 12 grants.
What is The Elinor and TW Miller Jr's typical grant size?
The Elinor and TW Miller Jr's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $63,676, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Elinor and TW Miller Jr that year got $43K on average.
Where does The Elinor and TW Miller Jr give grants?
The Elinor and TW Miller Jr gives mostly in Florida: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winter Park, FL (7 grants) and Orlando, FL (7 grants).
Does The Elinor and TW Miller Jr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Elinor and TW Miller Jr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants).
Who are The Elinor and TW Miller Jr's largest grantees?
The Elinor and TW Miller Jr's largest 2025 grantees include Rollins College ($250,000), Jobs Partnership of Florida ($100,000) and United Against Poverty ($90,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Elinor and TW Miller Jr?
The Elinor and TW Miller Jr reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Elinor and TW Miller Jr fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enhance Winter Park, Ashland, and surrounding areas through causes Elinor and Bill Miller cared about: education, health care, athleticism, spiritual health, and community engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elinor and TW Miller Jr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Elinor and TW Miller Jr's EIN?
The Elinor and TW Miller Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3508428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Elinor and TW Miller Jr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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