The Miley Foundation
The Miley Foundation is a private foundation based in Ocala, Florida. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Maine.
The Miley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Miley Foundation gave $187K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Maine. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $186,883
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,028
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,371,544
- +8.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (79% 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 The Miley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3468 Nw 85Th Terrace, Ocala, FL 34482
Phone: (352) 368-2863
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Miley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northern Light Mercy Hospital Foundation ($110K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 159 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Maine recipients received 79% of grant dollars, Florida recipients 13%, Virginia recipients 4%, Massachusetts recipients 2%, and Maryland recipients 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Miley Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2020) to $187K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital Foundation Portland, ME | EndowmentRestricted Fund | $100,000 |
| Blessed Trinity Ocala, FL | Village School | $14,000 |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital Foundation Portland, ME | Annual campaignGeneral Support | $10,000 |
| United Recovery Fund Portland, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Saving Mercy Blessed Trinity Ocala, FL | Tiny House Homelessness Project | $7,500 |
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | National Sailing AcademyGeneral Support | $7,283 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Westbrook, ME | General Support | $5,000 |
| Project Grace Scarborough, ME | General Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Portland, ME | General Support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Longcreek Youth Development Center South Portland, ME | DesignatedCreek to College Program | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,371,544 | $419,581 | $217,325 | $186,883 | 31 | $189,175 | $90,154 | $208,121 |
| 2023 | $4,020,885 | $738,000 | $205,185 | $178,690 | 29 | $180,721 | $69,797 | $189,300 |
| 2022 | $3,509,666 | $225,422 | $183,965 | $165,930 | 29 | $167,192 | $99,479 | $177,623 |
| 2021 | $4,118,119 | $403,054 | $191,172 | $177,120 | 29 | $178,745 | $149,497 | $189,325 |
| 2020 | $3,626,146 | $205,204 | $165,049 | $151,600 | 41 | — | $125,029 | $154,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Miley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, United Recovery Fund says it aims to support people affected by substance use disorder and incarceration on the path to sustainable employment. Blessed Trinity Housing describes its mission as providing affordable housing and services to qualified low-income older adults. The Saco River Theatre describes its mission as art, culture, and community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $186,883. Grants ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest grants included $100,000 to Northern Light Mercy Hospital Foundation for an endowment-restricted fund; $14,000 to Blessed Trinity for Village School; and $10,000 each to Northern Light Mercy Hospital Foundation for its annual campaign and United Recovery Fund for general support. Other grants included $7,500 to Saving Mercy Blessed Trinity for a tiny-house homelessness project and $7,283 to CAF America for National Sailing Academy general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Miley as president and Brenda Miley, John Miley, and Ben Miley as directors.
The Miley Foundation is led by David Miley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Miley
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Miley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Miley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Miley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Miley Foundation
How much does The Miley Foundation give each year?
The Miley Foundation gave $187K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $179K across 29 grants.
What is The Miley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Miley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,028, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Miley Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Miley Foundation give grants?
The Miley Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (7 grants), Ocala, FL (3 grants), Auburn, ME (3 grants) and Cape Elizabeth, ME (3 grants).
Does The Miley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of The Miley Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Miley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Miley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Northern Light Mercy Hospital Foundation ($110,000 across 2 grants), Blessed Trinity ($14,000) and United Recovery Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Miley Foundation?
The Miley Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (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.
What does The Miley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, United Recovery Fund says it aims to support people affected by substance use disorder and incarceration on the path to sustainable employment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Miley Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it 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 Miley Foundation's EIN?
The Miley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2007116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Miley Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Miley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-miley-foundation-morg_000277bd3a704e02b2f97f2c17e0b46f
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