The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley is a private foundation based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In 2023, it made 108 grants totaling $7,357,380, including support for cultural institutions, a college, civic organizations, journalism, and other nonprofits.
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley at a glance
In short: The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley gave $7.4M across 108 grants in 2023 (avg $68K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 19% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $7,357,380
- +116.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 108
- +3.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $68,124
- +108.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $12,574,726
- -22.3% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (20 of 108, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (81% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1111 Barberry Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: (610) 525-3778
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Philadelphia Museum of Art ($3.2M). Together the top 10 received $6.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
422 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 369 grants of 422 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 14% to Massachusetts, 2% to New Jersey, and 1% each to Maryland and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 20 of 108 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 370% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2022) to $7.4M (2023). In 2023 it made 108 grants totaling $7.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | General Funds | $3,183,552 |
| Mount Holyoke College Hadley, MA | General Funds | $1,000,000 |
| Kimmel Cultural Campus Philadelphia, PA | General Funds | $807,140 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia, PA | General Funds | $558,000 |
| Calder Gardens Co Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Funds | $500,000 |
| American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA | General Funds | $177,500 |
| Opera Company of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Funds | $175,000 |
| Two River Theater Company Red Bank, NJ | General Funds | $115,000 |
| 1 Love for Animals King of Prussia, PA | General Funds | $106,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Ctr for Innovative Medicine Baltimore, MD | General Funds | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,574,726 | $3,445,487 | $7,562,895 | $7,357,380 | 108 | $7,357,380 | $3,359,972 | $1,987,670 |
| 2022 | $16,175,957 | $5,743,474 | $3,582,158 | $3,397,854 | 104 | $3,397,854 | $5,659,408 | $2,125,657 |
| 2021 | $12,577,432 | $11,277,490 | $5,149,395 | $4,943,379 | 108 | $4,943,379 | $3,940,272 | $1,928,973 |
| 2020 | $11,217,741 | $10,321,557 | $4,482,861 | $4,381,645 | 102 | — | $2,257,517 | $1,180,165 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The American Philosophical Society says it promotes “useful knowledge”; the Lenfest Institute for Journalism says it supports quality local journalism serving communities; and Play On Philly says it provides underserved Philadelphia children with transformative music education. Other grantees describe work in civic engagement and public policy (Committee of Seventy), environmental protection (Sierra Club Foundation), and using music to create opportunities for young people (Project 440).
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 108 grants totaling $7,357,380. Grant amounts ranged from $98 to $3,183,552, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest reported grants included $3,183,552 to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, $1,000,000 to Mount Holyoke College, $807,140 to Kimmel Cultural Campus, $558,000 to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and $500,000 to Calder Gardens Co Barnes Foundation. Each was listed for general funds.
Other 2023 grants included $177,500 to the American Philosophical Society, $50,000 to the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, $35,000 to Play On Philly, and $13,800 to Committee of Seventy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Leslie A. Miller and Richard B. Worley as trustees.
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Leslie A. Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard B. Worley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley
How much does The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley give each year?
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley gave $7.4M across 108 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $3.4M across 104 grants.
What is The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley's typical grant size?
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $68,124, across 108 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley give grants?
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (49 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Gladwyne, PA (2 grants).
Does The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (108 of 108) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley's largest grantees?
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley's largest 2023 grantees include Philadelphia Museum of Art ($3,183,552), Mount Holyoke College ($1,000,000) and Kimmel Cultural Campus ($807,140), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley?
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley's EIN?
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7862650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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